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Research Project:
Identification and Characterization of Emerging Foreign Plant Pathogenic Fungi
Location:
Foreign Disease-Weed Science
Project Number: 1920-22000-027-00
Project Type:
Appropriated
Start Date: Feb 12, 2003
End Date: Feb 11, 2008
Objective:
For foreign and emerging fungal pathogens of major U.S. crops, objectives are: 1) to characterize pathogenic and genetic variability and host resistance; devise accurate and rapid means for identification, detection and comparative analysis of pathogen strains, and 2) to determine information on pathogen biology, life cycles, and environmental requirements for establishment and survival needed for development of improved control/management strategies and for pest risk assessment. Develop and field validate molecular assays for SOD and develop marker assays. Develop and test P. ramorum soil baiting methods for field/forest and nursery container soils, and survey eastern region for P. ramorum. Incorporate molecular methods into surveys.
Approach:
Utilize specialized containment facilities to investigate and characterize virulence, epidemiology, host range, and survival of foreign and emerging fungal pathogens of major U.S. crops. Establish pathogen collections and compare exotic and endemic isolates for morphology, virulence, and other genetic characteristics using a variety of scientific methods. Develop detection technologies based on PCR and other DNA-based methodologies. Investigate genetics of pathogens and host plant resistance using classical and molecular approaches. BSL exempt 1/17/2002. (Recertification currently being requested)
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