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
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)
Downy Mildew Detection, Epidemiology, and Biopesticide Evaluation
Characterization and Detection Methods for Lettuce Dieback associated Virus
Lettuce Breeding and Genetics (2021)
Monitoring and Cultural Strategies to Reduce the Impact of Thrips-Transmitted INSV Affecting Lettuce on the Central Coast of CA
CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRY COMMISSION, WATSONVILLE, CA
Management of Diseases Caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae and Macrophomina phaseolina (Year 3)
Optimization Of Techniques For Detection And Quantification Of Soilborne Pathogens Using Molecular Techniques
FOOD & AGRICULTURE, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF, SACRAMENTO, CA
Identifying the Basis of Lettuce Drop Resistance to Develop Cultivars with Superior Resistance
Characterization of Resistance to Verticillium dahliae Races 1 and 2 for Improved Iceberg Germplasm Development
Improved Management of Strawberry and Lettuce Soilborne Plant Pathogens using Microbiome-Based Disease Prediction
Identifying Sources of Thrips Vector Populations that Pose a Risk for Transmitting Impatiens necrotic spot virus to Lettuce in the Salinas Valley
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
Understanding the Role of Lettuce Leaf Lipid Composition in Salinity Tolerance
Identification of Baby Leaf Lettuce Varieties and Genes for Rapid and Uniform Growth, High Quality, and Disease Resistance
A Metagenomics Marker System for Identification of All Fusarium oxysporum Taxa in Field Soils
Detection, Biology, and Management of the Expanding Whitefly-transmitted Cucurbit Virus Disease Complex in California
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
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE, U, Kansas City
Leveraging Population Genomics to Understand the Migration and Evolution of the Causal Pathogens of Boxwood Blight
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY, CORVALLIS, OR
Systematic Identification of Oomycete Plant Pathogens Important to California Specialty Crops
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE, UNIVERSITY PARK, PA
A Metagenomics Marker System for Identification of all Fusarium oxysporum Taxa in Field Soils
PLANT SCIENCES, INC., Watsonville
The Impact of Plastic Type on Soil Temperature, Yield, and Disease Severity in Strawberry Production
REGENTS OF THE UNIV. OF CALIFORNIA AT RIVERSI, RIVERSIDE, CA
Characterization of Resistance in Melon to Sweetpotato Whitefly
Interregional Surveillance of Spinach and Lettuce Downy Mildew in California to Improve Management Practices - Coachella Valley
Enhancing Virus Control in Lettuce and Melons by Optimizing Immunity Priming Approaches
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
Integration of Host Plant Resistance with Immunity Modification for Management of Established and Emerging Virus Threats to Melons
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
Interregional Surveillance of Spinach and Lettuce Downy Mildew in California to Improve Management Practices - Imperial Valley
UNIVERSITY CORPORATION AT MONTEREY BAY, SEASIDE, CA
Site-specific Soil Pest Management in Strawberry & Vegetable Cropping Systems - Remote Sensing
Geographic Patterns in Cropland Use in Strawberry Producing Regions of California
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
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS, DAVIS, CA
Enhancing Resource Utilization for Sustainable Lettuce Production in Changing Climates
Site-Specific Soil Pest Management in Strawberry & Vegetable Cropping Systems - Fumigation and Weed Management
Identifying the Basis of Lettuce Drop Resistance to Develop Cultivars With Superior Resistance
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
Advanced Breeding for Broad Genetic Resistance to Downy Mildew in Spinach for Organic Production
Pathogenomics-based Development of Crop-specific Diagnostics Tools for Emerging and Expanding Fungal Diseases in the U.S.
Host Resistance and Fumigation Alternatives for Control of Macrophomina Phaseolina in Strawberry - Strawberry Genomics
Site-Specific Soil Pest Management in Strawberry & Vegetable Cropping Systems - Yield Monitoring
Site-specific Soil Pest Management in Strawberry & Vegetable Cropping Systems - Economic Analysis
Beet Leafhopper Genome and Transcriptome Research
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, Gainesville, FL
Improving Lettuce Cultivars against Bacterial Leaf Spot (BLS) through Breeding, Genetics, and Study of the BLS-Lettuce Interaction
USDA, APHIS, PPQ, S&T, RALEIGH, NC
Molecular Diagnostic Development for Tomato torrado virus (ToTV) and Other Torradoviruses in Seeds and Plant Material of Related Vegetable Crops