Collaborations
The Crop Improvement and Protection Research has a long and productive history of collaborative research involving stakeholders.
Current collaborators and projects:
BEET SUGAR DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, DENVER, CO
Investigation of the Relationship between the Obligate Pathogen Polymyxa betae and its Hosts
CALIFORNIA LEAFY GREENS RESEARCH BOARD, SALINAS, CA
Lettuce Breeding and Genetics (2020)
Detection, Epidemiology, and Control of Spinach Downy Mildew
Identification of Additional Viruses Contributing to Lettuce Dieback Disease
FOOD & AGRICULTURE, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF, SACRAMENTO, CA
Understanding the Role of Lettuce Leaf Lipid Composition in Salinity Tolerance
Identifying the Basis of Lettuce Drop Resistance to Develop Cultivars with Superior Resistance
Identification of Baby Leaf Lettuce Varieties and Genes for Rapid and Uniform Growth, High Quality, and Disease Resistance
Molecular Detection and Quantification of Fusarium oxysporum Vascular Wilt Pathogens
Improved Management of Strawberry and Lettuce Soilborne Plant Pathogens using Microbiome-Based Disease Prediction
Detection, Biology, and Management of the Expanding Whitefly-transmitted Cucurbit Virus Disease Complex in California
Characterization of Resistance to Verticillium dahliae Races 1 and 2 for Improved Iceberg Germplasm Development
Exploring Genetic Control of Plant Metabolome for Developing Drought Resilient Lettuce Cultivars
Host Resistance and Fumigation Alternatives for Control of Macrophomina Phaseolina in Strawberry
Interregional Surveillance of Spinach and Lettuce Downy Mildew in California to Improve Management Practices
Systematic Identification of Oomycete Plant Pathogens Important to California Specialty Crops
FOOD ORIGINS INC., Salinas
Site-specific Soil Pest Management in Strawberry & Vegetable Cropping Systems - Food Origins Yield Quantification
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, EAST LANSING, MI
CucCAP 2: Harnessing Genomic Resources For Disease Resistance And Management In Cucurbit Crops – Bringing The Tools To The Field
A Production System for High Value Crops at Risk from Downy Mildew: Integrating Detection, Breeding, Extension, and Education
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE, UNIVERSITY PARK, PA
Molecular Detection and Quantification of Fusarium Oxysporum Vascular Wilt Pathogens
REGENTS OF THE UNIVER OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE, RIVERSIDE, CA
Identifying Genetic Sources of Virus And Vector Resistance in Cucumis Melo for New Cultivar Development
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT RI, RIVERSIDE, CA
Development of Site-Specific Management of Soil Pests Using Molecular Quantification, Remote Sensing, and Field Scouting
Site-specific Soil Pest Management in Strawberry and Vegetable Cropping Systems – Oxnard Trials
Characterization of Resistance in Melon to Sweetpotato Whitefly
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, THE, Oakland, CA
Site-specific Soil Pest Management in Strawberry & Vegetable Cropping Systems - Santa Maria
Site-specific Soil Pest Management in Strawberry & Vegetable Cropping Systems – Oxnard Plot Management
Detection, Biology, and Management of the Expanding Whitefly-Transmitted Cucurbit Virus Disease Complex in California
UNIVERSITY CORPORATION AT MONTEREY BAY, SEASIDE, CA
Site-specific Soil Pest Management in Strawberry & Vegetable Cropping Systems - Remote Sensing
Remote Sensing Support for Precision Fumigation in Strawberry Production
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS SYSTEM, FAYETTEVILLE, AR
Developing Genetic and Molecular Resources to Improve Spinach Production and Management
Epidemiology of Spinach Downy Mildew Pathogen Peronospora effusa
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS, DAVIS, CA
Detection and Disease Forecasting for Downy Mildew Pathogens
Enumeration of Fusarium oxysporum f sp. Fragariae in Soil
Improved Management of Strawberry and Lettuce Soilborne Plant Pathogens Using Microbiome-Based Disease Prediction
Site-Specific Soil Pest Management in Strawberry & Vegetable Cropping Systems - Fumigation and Weed Management
Molecular Detection and Quantification of Fusarium oxysporum Vascular Wilt Pathogens
Pathogenomics-based Development of Crop-specific Diagnostics Tools for Emerging and Expanding Fungal Diseases in the U.S.
Identifying the Basis of Lettuce Drop Resistance to Develop Cultivars With Superior Resistance
Nitric Oxide Fumigation for Postharvest Pest Control on Fresh Commodities
New Lettuce Cultivars with Resistance to Lettuce Drop
Advancements Towards Precision Fumigation in Strawberry Production
Methyl Bromide Alternatives for Weed and Disease Control in Strawberry Production
Detection, Biology, and Management of the Expanding Whitefly-Transmitted Cucurbit Virus Disease Complex in California
Site-Specific Soil Pest Management in Strawberry & Vegetable Cropping Systems - Yield Monitoring
Site-specific Soil Pest Management in Strawberry & Vegetable Cropping Systems - Economic Analysis
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, DIVISION OF SPONSORED, Gainesville
Improving Lettuce Cultivars against Bacterial Leaf Spot (BLS) through Breeding, Genetics, and Study of the BLS-Lettuce Interaction