Diversity of Pseudomonas syringae and diagnosis and management of bacterial canker on blueberry
Bacterial canker caused by the bacterial pathogen Pseudomonas syringae is characterized by killed buds and stems.
It takes a village: Understanding barriers to regional cooperatives for pest and disease management
abstract An individual grower’s response to pests and diseases in their vineyard can have consequences for an entire growing region. Collective action strategies can help align disease responses to achieve…
Developing a Spray-Induced Gene Silencing (SIGS) method for the control of Grape Powdery Mildew (Erysiphe necator)
abstract The project aims to develop a methodology to turn off specific grapevine genes (susceptibility genes [MLO]) and Powdery Mildew-related genes essential for the pathogen’s life cycle. Since September 2021,…
Sweet SWD control: non-target effects and field trials with erythritol
abstract Erythritol is a non-caloric sugar used in artificial sweeteners such as Truvia and is safe for human consumption. Formulations with erythritol have induced mortality among spotted-wing drosophila (SWD) adults…
Dissecting the cause of reoccurring blueberry shock disease
abstract In recent years, there has been an emergence of shock-like disease in previously BlShV-affected fields. The recurring disease has been observed for several years in Oregon and Washington, with…
