Collaborations

The Crops Pathology and Genetics Research has a long and productive history of collaborative research involving stakeholders.

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Current collaborators and projects:

ALMOND BOARD OF CALIFORNIA, MODESTO, CA

Integrated Conventional and Genomic Approaches to Almond Rootstock Development

Integrated Conventional and Genomic Approaches to Almond Rootstock Development

CALIFORNIA RICE RESEARCH BOARD, YUBA CITY, CA

Application of Forward and Reverse Genetics to Rice Improvement (continuing project)

CALIFORNIA WALNUT COMMISSION, FOLSOM, CA

Putting phenotypic and genotyplc tools to work for improving walnut rootstocks (2023-2024)

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, CLEMSON, SC

Solutions to the Armillaria Root Rot Threat Affecting the U.S. Stone Fruit Industry

FOOD & AGRICULTURE, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF, SACRAMENTO, CA

Stacking RNAi-based Resistance to Phytophthora, Crown Gall, and Nematodes in Almond and Walnut Rootstocks

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS, DAVIS, CA

Stacking RNAi-based Resistance to Phytophthora, Crown Gall, and Nematodes in Almond and Walnut Rootstocks

Ecobiology, Impact and Management of Grapevine Red Blotch Virus and Its Vector(s) in California and Oregon Vineyards

Impact of Wildfire Smoke Taint and Key Trunk Pathogens on Grapevine Wood and Grape Chemistry

Impact of Wood-infecting Fungi on Horticultural Crops

Development of RNA Interference-based Resistance in Almond and Walnut Rootstocks Against Phytophthora Pathogens

Evaluating the Physiological Responses of Superior Juglans Germplasm to Drought Stress

Evaluating New Technology and Grapevine Genotypes to Improve Vineyard Water Use Sustainability

Identify Novel Compounds Associated with Smoke Taint in Grapes, Musts, and Wine Sampled in California Vineyards

Pest Management in Floriculture Crops Through Applications of Optical Sensing and Other Innovative Technologies

Measuring Grape Smoke Exposure Impact

Defining Soil Health for Winegrape Production