Project Number: 5302-22000-006-01
Project Type: Specific C/A

Start Date: Aug 18, 2003
End Date: May 30, 2005

Objective:
1)Enhance management of citrus tristeza based on disease suppression; 2) Determine diversity of CTV strain; 3) Develop improved methods to detect, identify, and distinguish CTV strains.

Approach:
1) Isolate, identify and characterize CTV isolates in California with respect to pathogenicity vector and transmissibility, serology, and molecular structure and organization; 2) Adapt existing and develop new biological, serological, and molecular-based methods to detect, identify, and distinguish CTV strains in California; 3) Determine factors that affect epidemiology of CTV in California. Documents SCA with Citrus Research Board.

Project Team

Yokomi, Raymond Ted Batkin - Manager 559-596-2990

Project Annual Reports

FY 2003

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