Inga Zasada Research Plant Pathologist 3420 NW Orchard Avenue Corvallis, OR  97330 Office: (541) 738-4051 Fax: (541) 738-4025 Inga.Zasada@ars.usda.gov
The long term objective of our research program is to develop sustainable plant-parasitic nematode management systems for the small fruit industries.  Our specific goals are to:
Develop economic thresholds for plant-parasitic nematodes important to small  fruits and understand under which conditions these thresholds apply; Develop production systems which promote root health and encourage the establishment of plant-parasitic nematode suppressive environments, and; Continue to provide information on the efficacy of current plant-parasitic nematode management strategies (nematicides, resistance, cover crops, etc.) relevant to the industries.