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Research Project:
DEV. OF A DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR MANAGING VIRAL WATERMELON VINE DECLINE & OTHER VEG. DISEASES CAUSED BY WHITEFLY-TRANSMITTED VIRUSES
Location: Vegetable Research
Project Number: 6659-22000-026-02
Project Type:
Reimbursable
Start Date: Sep 01, 2008
End Date: Aug 31, 2013
Objective:
Develop sustainable management strategies to manage watermelon vine decline.
Approach:
Using a combination of reflective plastic mulch, resistant pollinators, and pesticde sprays (oils and insecticides) to manage whitefly vector populations, thus resulting in management of SQVYV that causes watermelon vine decline.
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Last Modified: 05/25/2013
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