Project Number: 5302-13220-004-04
Project Type: Specific Cooperative Agreement

Start Date: Sep 04, 2007
End Date: Dec 31, 2009

Objective:
Facilitate an area-wide shift from pre-plant shank MB/Pic injection to effective alternative systems for control of key diseases and weeds by California cut flower and ornamental bulb producers.

Approach:
Demonstrate alternative fumigation systems at on-farm trials and greenhouses to facilitate the implementation of alternative pest management strategies by the California cut flower and ornamental bulb industry, and to establish an outreach and educational program on alternative pest management practices that decreases the methyl bromide dependency of the cut flower industry, minimizes fumigant rates and emissions, while maintaining or increasing agricultural productivity and/or economical viability.Documents SCA with UC-Davis. Formerly 5302-13220-003-21S (2/08).