Project Number: 5306-22000-012-09
Project Type: Reimbursable

Start Date: Jul 02, 2002
End Date: Jan 31, 2004

Objective:
1)Characterize and asses importance of different Phytophthora spp. on California strawberries. 2)Improve genetic strategies for management of Phytophthora-induced diseases on California strawberries. 3)Improve cultural strategies for management of Phytophthora-induced diseases on California strawberries. 4)Improve chemical strategies for management of Phytophthora-induced diseases on California strawberries.

Approach:
1)Will use AFLP-based genetic fingerprinting and standard pathogenicity tests to evaluate genetic and pathogenetic variation of Phytophthora from strawberry. 2)Will conduct field evaluations of resistance to P. cactorum in strawberry cultivars. 3)Will determine effects of inoculum and planting depth, feasibility of drip nursery culture. 4)Will test efficacy of drip and foliar applications of phosphorates for management of Phytophthora. Documents Reimbursable with CA Strawberry Commission. Log 22560.

Project Team

Browne, Gregory

Project Annual Reports

FY 2003

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