Project Number: 5305-21000-011-03
Project Type: Trust

Start Date: Jul 01, 1999
End Date: Jun 30, 2004

Objective:
Control the artichoke plume moth, powdery mildew and other insects, diseases and pests through biological and chemical means, resistant cultivars and cultural practices. Develop cultural procedures to optimize production.

Approach:
Develop synthetic diet, IPM procedures, pheromone techniques, monitoring procedures for managing plume moth reproduction and controlling activity. Test chemicals and cultural practices for control of powdery mildew. (Documents Trust Agreement with Artichoke Research Association). Formerly 5305-21000-010-03T (9/03)

Project Team

McCreight, James - Jim

Project Annual Reports

FY 2003   FY 2002   FY 2001   FY 2000   FY 1999

Related National Programs

Plant, Microbial & Insect Genetic Res., Genomics, & Genetic Improv. I (301)   Plant Diseases (303)