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Research Project: Epidemiology, Vector-Host Plant Interactions, and Biology of Vegetable and Cucurbit Viruses

Location: Crop Improvement and Protection Research

Title: Assessing the impact of weeds as reservoirs for INSV

Author
item Hasegawa, Daniel
item DEL POZO, ALEJANDRO - University Of California - Cooperative Extension Service
item SMITH, RICHARD - University Of California - Cooperative Extension Service

Submitted to: Meeting Abstract
Publication Type: Other
Publication Acceptance Date: 4/15/2020
Publication Date: N/A
Citation: N/A

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: Western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) is the primary insect vector for Impatiens necrotic spot virus (INSV), a prevalent disease affecting lettuce production in the Salinas Valley. This seminar will review the current research currently being conducted on thrips and INSV in the Salinas Valley, with a focus on identifying secondary host plant reservoirs for INSV and their impact on commercial lettuce production.