Project Number: 212-22000-019-03
Project Type: Specific C/A

Start Date: Sep 22, 2000
End Date: Sep 21, 2005

Objective:
The objective of this cooperative research project is to develop technology and methodology for the sustainable management of agricultural systems suited to Mediterranean climates.

Approach:
Tools for site specific management of crops, such as olives, grapes, wheat, cotton and guayule, suited for growth in various Mediterranean climatic regions will be evaluated and developed. Specific tools to be developed include biological control agents for use against insect pests, particularly fruit fly, and remote sensor technology, incorporating devices which measure crop condition and soil nutrient status. Biological control candidates will be identified and characterized. Characterizations will include habitat ecology, chemical ecology and genetic/molecular comparisons. Remote sensors will be coupled to interactive data management systems to evaluate their ability to predict crop yield.

Project Team

Widmer, Timothy Stamatis Stamatiadis - Director, Soil Ecology & Biotechnology Lab 301-504-4545

Project Annual Reports

FY 2003   FY 2002

Related National Programs

Crop Protection & Quarantine (304)