Location: Crop Improvement and Protection Research
Title: Area-wide monitoring of thrips/INSV and RNAi technologyAuthor
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Submitted to: Meeting Abstract
Publication Type: Other Publication Acceptance Date: 10/13/2021 Publication Date: 10/13/2021 Citation: Hasegawa, D.K. 2021. Area-wide monitoring of thrips/INSV and RNAi technology. California Leafy Greens Research Program Mid-Year Meeting, October 13, 2021 (virtual). Interpretive Summary: Technical Abstract: Lettuce production in the Salinas Valley was severely impacted by Impatiens necrotic spot virus (INSV). INSV is transmitted by the Western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis, a prolific pest in the region that is challenging to manage using conventional tactics. This presentation will provide an update on the knowledge that has been gained from research on thrips and INSV. Topics include Salinas Valley monitoring strategies, field surveys to identify alternative host crops for INSV, roguing strategies to reduce the spread of INSV in lettuce fields, and progress made towards developing RNA interference technology to improve the management of thrips and INSV. This research addresses the pressing need to understand insect and insect-transmitted viruses that have economic impacts on lettuce production in the Central Coast of CA and provides updates on research to improve integrated pest management strategies. |
