Project Number: 5310-21000-005-06
Project Type: Specific C/A

Start Date: Sep 15, 2000
End Date: Jun 30, 2005

Objective:
Control soil-borne pathogens in recycled irrigation water using biosurfactants.

Approach:
Evaluate efficiency of naturally-occurring, biosurfactant producing bacteria (as well as the purified biosurfactant) for the control of zoosporic pathogens in recycled irrigation water. Evaluate a microbial fermentation device as an onsite fermentation/injection unit for application of biosurfactant-producing bacteria (or the purified biosurfactant) into the recycled irrigation water. Evaluate the significance of insect vectors in the spread of root-infecting pathogens in commercial greenhouses and strategies for their control. Documents SCA with UC-Riverside. Formerly 5310-21000-004-07S (8/02).

Project Team

Krueger, Robert Michael Stanghellini - Plant Pathologist 909-787-4399

Project Annual Reports

FY 2003   FY 2002   FY 2001

Related National Programs

Plant, Microbial & Insect Genetic Res., Genomics, & Genetic Improv. I (301)