Project Number: 5306-22000-014-02
Project Type: Specific Cooperative Agreement

Start Date: Sep 29, 2005
End Date: Sep 30, 2009

Objective:
Develop methods to effectively control root-lesion and root-knot nematodes in ornamental production systems. Reduce transmission of root disease pathogens via irrigation water.

Approach:
Isolate, identify and evaluate microbial antagonists, and develop and evaluate cultural practices, to effectively control plant parasistic nematodes in production systems. Develop cultural practices to mitigate transmission of root disease pathogens via irrigation water. Documents SCA with UC-Davis. Formerly 5306-22000-013-01S. FY2006 Fund Transfer $62,748. FY2006 Fund Transfer $30,000. FY2007 Fund Transfer $62,748. Formerly 5306-22000-013-10S (10/07). FY2008 Fund Transfer $62,748.