Project Number: 5302-22000-008-13
Project Type: Specific Cooperative Agreement

Start Date: Sep 25, 2007
End Date: Jul 14, 2009

Objective:
1. Assess the incidence and diversity of Xylella fastidiosa in alfalfa, almond, and grape. 2. Determine abundance and seasonal population dynamics of potential vectors.

Approach:
Conventional molecular methods will be used to assess the incidence of Xylella fastidiosa in alfalfa and surrounding crops of interest (i.e., grape and almond). Standard insect sampling techniques will be used to determine the abundance and seasonal population dynamics of potential vectors. Documents SCA iwth UC-Berkeley.