Collaborations

The Horticultural Crops Disease and Pest Management Research Unit has a long and productive history of collaborative research involving stakeholders.

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Current collaborators and projects:

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, CLEMSON, SC

Detection and Management of Phytophthora species in Nurseries and Greenhouses

DELAWARE VALLEY UNIVERSITY, DOYLESTOWN

Fungicide Resistance, Hormesis, and Fungal Pathogens in Controlled Environment Crops

DIVISION OF AGRICULTURE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF, FAYETTEVILLE, AR

Strawberry Nursery Production in the U.S.: What are the High Risk Viruses Circulating in the System? (Arkansas)

GYEONGGIDO AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EXTENSION

Identification of the Physiological Mechanism of Pheromone Biosynthesis in Thrips and Development of Biological Control Methods

HORTICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC, COLUMBUS

Communication Development for the Floriculture and Nursery Research Initiative

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, EAST LANSING, MI

Evaluation of the Hop Cyst Nematode, Heterodera Humuli, an Emerging Pathogen of United States Hop (Humulus Lupulus) Production

BLUE-DYNAMO: An Interactive Platform to Deliver Blueberry Disease and Horticultural Management Strategies for Fruit Rots

Advancing Novel Tactics and Triaging Fungicide Resistance for Botrytis cinerea and other Profit-limiting Pathogens

NORTHWEST BERRY FOUNDATION, PORTLAND

Areawide Management of Spotted-wing Drosophila and Adoption of Sustainable Practices (NBF)

Pest Management for Spotted Wing-Drosophila - Area Wise Pest Managament

Sustainable Management of Arthropod Pests in Horticultural Crops

Assessing the Role of Gnomoniopsis Idaeicola and Other Fungal Cane Blight Pathogens in Blackberry Collapse

OREGON DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, SALEM, OR

Areawide Management of Spotted-wing Drosophila and Adoption of Sustainable Practices (ODA)

OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY, CORVALLIS, OR

Pulse Electricity: A Non-Chemical Approach for the Management of Nematodes, Pathogens, and Weeds in Nurseries

Managing Phytophthora ramorum in the Pacific Northwest

Phytophthora ramorum Genomics, Monitoring and Management

Far-UV (222 nm) Technology for Controlling Pre- and Post-harvest Fruit Decay and Reducing Food Safety Risks of Berries

Boxwood Blight Presence and Management in Oregon Nurseries

Understanding the Extent of Symphylan Damage in Strawberry Production

Influence of Pathogen Genotypes and Environment on Boxwood Blight

Monitoring of Insects Using Deep Learning and Automated Systems

Investigating Native Populations of Biocontrol Agents from PNW Vineyards towards Developing Region Specific Biocontrol for Grapevine Diseases

Optimizing Mineral Nutrition in Container-Grown Crops in Soilless Substrates

A Systems Approach for Managing Bacterial Blight of Carrot

Prevalence of Cranberry Fruit Rots in Commercial Production Beds in Oregon and Washington

Identification of Biological Targets and Application to Existing and Invasive Pests

Plant-Parasitic Nematodes of the Pacific Northwest Nursery Industry

Breeding Hazelnuts for Resistance to Eastern Filbert Blight

Improving Nursery Plant Health for Nurseries in the Pacific Northwest

Biological Fungicides Tank Mixed with Sulfur for Management of Grape Powdery Mildew

Erythritol Efficacy and Non-target Effects

Distribution and Abundance of Plant-Parasitic Nematodes in Oregon Vineyards

Improvement of a Novel Plant-Based Deterrent Against Drosophila Suzukii

Spotted Wing-drosophila Area Wide and Emerging Pests Project

National Clean Plant Network

Development of Biologically-based Pest Control Strategies for Invasive Pests

Impedance Flow Cytometry to Characterize Pollen

Areawide Management of Spotted-wing Drosophila and Adoption of Sustainable Practices (OSU)

Fungal Microbiome Associated with Grapevine Trunk Diseases in Oregon Vineyards

Whole Genome Sequencing for Epidemiology, Population Structure, and Fungicide Resistance of Botrytis spp. in the Pacific Northwest

Improving Plant Health in Nursery Production Through Genomic Approaches

REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO, MOSCOW, ID

Crop Rotation and Development of Resistance for Control of Globodera pallida

Identifying Huckleberry Pollinators and the Impact of Soil Amendment Treatments

Natural Nematicidal Compounds from Litchi Tomato

Characterization and Epidemiology of Grapevine Trunk Diseases (GTD) in Idaho

Systems Approach to Controlling Nematodes in US Potato Production

Screening for Viruses Pathogenic to Potato Cyst Nematode

Potato Cyst Nematode (Globodera spp.) Genetic Diversity

REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Evaluation of Novel Cold Hardy Grape Rootstocks for Use in the Pacific Northwest

THE AMERICAN PHYTOPATHOLOGICAL SOCIETY, SAINT PAUL, MN

Professional Support for the 2024 Virtual Phytophthora Meeting, The Genus Phytophthora: Don't Change a Winning Concept

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS, DAVIS, CA

Strawberry Nursery Production in the U.S.: What are the High Risk viruses Circulating in the System? (UC Davis)

Optimizing Certification and Quarantine Protocols for Fragaria and Rubus Nursery Production and Plant Material Movement (UC Davis).

Detection of Phytophthora Infections in West Coast Nurseries

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, GAINESVILLE, FL

TomSPOT - an Integrated Toolbox for Managing Tomato Bacterial Diseases in North America

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, ORONO, ME

On-Farm Integration of Organic Management of Spotted-Wing Drosophila in Fruit Crops

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM, MADISON, WI

Systems Approach to Managing the Expression (Same) of Cranberry Fruit Rot

Natural Nematicidal Products from Litchi Tomato

USDA, APHIS, PPQ, S&T, RALEIGH, NC

Optimizing Certification and Quarantine Protocols for Fragaria and Rubus Nursery Production and Plant Material Movement

Strawberry Nursery Production in the U.S.: What are the High Risk Viruses Circulating in the System?

Combating PCN through Genetic Diversity and Resistance

NCPN Berries -Corvallis

Optimizing Certification and Quarantine Protocols for Fragaria and Rubus Nursery Production and Plant Material Movement

VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE & STATE UNIVER, BLACKSBURG, VA

Improving Boxwood Blight Mitigation through Innovation, Economic Analysis and Education

WALTERS, THOMAS WILLIAM, ANACORTES

Trials of Advanced Raspberry Selections to Evaluate Suitability for IQF Processing and to Promote Adoption

Assessing and Managing Blueberry Scorch Virus in Washington and Oregon

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY, PULLMAN, WA

Monitoring Botrytis Fungicide Resistance on Blueberries in Washington and Oregon

Spotted Wing-Drosophila Areawide Project

Genomic Prediction for Quantitative Resistance to Root Lesion Nematode in Raspberry

Genomic Prediction for Quantitative Resistance to Root Lesion Nematode in Raspberry

Grapevine Trunk Diseases: Achieving Sustainable Management through Structural Biology of Scion-rootstock-pathogen Interactions

Improving IPM Programs for Blueberries and Raspberries in the PNW

Determining Critical Stages for Botrytis Infection in Highbush Blueberries

What is Old is New Again: Effects of UV-C Germicidal Light, and Sulfur, on Powdery Mildew Management

Areawide Management of Spotted-wing Drosophila and Adoption of Sustainable Practices (WSU)

A Genomics-based, Real-time Tracking and Surveillance System to Manage Grapevine Leafroll Disease in Pacific Northwest Vineyards.

Improved Pathogen detection and the Management of Bulb and Nursery Diseases

WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, BELLINGHAM

Establishment and Cultivar-Specific Associations of Mycorrhizal Fungi in Newly-Turned Raspberry Fields