Collaborations

The Crop Improvement and Protection Research has a long and productive history of collaborative research involving stakeholders.

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Current collaborators and projects:

BEET SUGAR DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, DENVER, CO

Investigation of the Relationship between the Obligate Pathogen Polymyxa betae and its Hosts

CAL POLY CORPORATION, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA

Host Resistance and Fumigation Alternatives for Control of Macrophomina Phaseolina in Strawberry - Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation

CALIFORNIA LEAFY GREENS RESEARCH BOARD, SALINAS, CA

Lettuce Breeding and Genetics (2020)

Identification of Additional Viruses Contributing to Lettuce Dieback Disease

Detection, Epidemiology, and Control of Spinach Downy Mildew

CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRY COMMISSION, WATSONVILLE, CA

Management of Diseases Caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae and Macrophomina phaseolina (Year 2)

Optimization of Techniques for Detection and Quantification of Soilborne Pathogens using Molecular Techniques

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

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

Identification of Baby Leaf Lettuce Varieties and Genes for Rapid and Uniform Growth, High Quality, and Disease Resistance

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

OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY, CORVALLIS, OR

Systematic Identification of Oomycete Plant Pathogens Important to California Specialty Crops

PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE, UNIVERSITY PARK, PA

Molecular Detection and Quantification of Fusarium Oxysporum Vascular Wilt Pathogens

REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT RI, RIVERSIDE, CA

Characterization of Resistance in Melon to Sweetpotato Whitefly

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

Identifying Genetic Sources of Virus And Vector Resistance in Cucumis Melo for New Cultivar Development

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

Host Resistance and Fumigation Alternatives for Control of Macrophomina Phaseolina in Strawberry - Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation Testing

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

Site-specific Soil Pest Management in Strawberry & Vegetable Cropping Systems - Economic Analysis

Site-Specific Soil Pest Management in Strawberry & Vegetable Cropping Systems - Yield Monitoring

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

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

Enumeration of Fusarium oxysporum f sp. Fragariae in Soil

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

Molecular Detection and Quantification of Fusarium oxysporum Vascular Wilt Pathogens

Nitric Oxide Fumigation for Postharvest Pest Control on Fresh Commodities

Host Resistance and Fumigation Alternatives for Control of Macrophomina Phaseolina in Strawberry - Strawberry Genomics

Detection and Disease Forecasting for Downy Mildew Pathogens

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