Collaborations

The Horticultural Crops Disease and Pest Management Research Unit has a long and productive history of collaborative research involving stakeholders.

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Current collaborators and projects:

AGRAGENE, INC., SAINT LOUIS

Testing Sterile Males for Controlling Spotted-wing Drosophila

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, CLEMSON, SC

Protecting the Ornamental Horticulture Industry from Species of Phytophthora

DELAWARE VALLEY UNIVERSITY, DOYLESTOWN

Monitoring of Pathogens of Floricultural Crops Pre- and Post-harvest Using Metagenomic Diagnostics

GYEONGGIDO AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EXTENSION

Identification of the Physiological Mechanism of Pheromone Biosynthesis in Thrips and Development of Biological Control Methods

Identification of the Physiological Mechanisms of Pheromone Biosynthesis in Thrips and Development of Biological Control Methods for Pest Thrips

HORTICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC, COLUMBUS

Communication Development for the Floriculture and Nursery Research Initiative

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, EAST LANSING, MI

BLUE-DYNAMO: An Interactive Platform to Deliver Blueberry Disease and Horticultural Management Strategies for Fruit Rots

Increase the Profitability of U.S. Flowering Crops by Increasing Plant Health

OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY, CORVALLIS, OR

Using Plant Pathogen Prevalence and Biology to Inform Disease Control for Nursery Crops

Identification of Biological Targets and Application to Existing and Invasive Pests

Implementation of a Computational Pipeline for Detection of Viruses Using High Throughput Sequence Data

Areawide Management of Spotted-wing Drosophila and Adoption of Sustainable Practices (OSU)

Distribution and Abundance of Plant-Parasitic Nematodes in Oregon Vineyards

Whole Genome Sequencing for Epidemiology, Population Structure, and Fungicide Resistance of Botrytis spp. in the Pacific Northwest

Pomace-Derived Antifungal Extracts for Disease Management in Strawberries

Monitoring of Insects Using Deep Learning and Automated Systems

Characterizing Newly Emerging Hybrids of the Sudden Oak Death Pathogen

Enhancing Pollination in Blueberries by Improving Honey Bee Health and Colony Strength

Improving Plant Biosecurity Through Genomic Approaches for Emerging Plant Pathogens

Novel Biologically-Based Control Method for Invasive Insect Pests

Distribution and Abundance of Plant-Parasitic Nematodes in Oregon Vineyards

Phytophthora ramorum Genomics, Monitoring and Management

Far-UV (222 nm) Technology for Controlling Pre- and Post-harvest Fruit Decay and Reducing Food Safety Risks of Berries

Breeding Hazelnuts Resistant to Eastern Filbert Blight

Biosurveillance of Small Fruit and Horticultural Crops Using Aerial Sampling and Metagenomic Approaches

Novel Biologically-Based Control Method for Invasive Insect Pests

Plant-Parasitic Nematodes of the Pacific Northwest Nursery Industry

National Clean Plant Network

Improving Plant Health in Nursery Production Through Genomic Approaches

Investigating Native Populations of Biocontrol Agents from PNW Vineyards towards Developing Region Specific Biocontrol for Grapevine Diseases

Influence of Pathogen Genotypes and Environment on Boxwood Blight

Expand Toxicants and Refine Attract-and-Kill for Spotted-Wing Drosophila

Develop Monitoring Tools Such As Identifying Pheromones for Western Flower Thrips and Grey Garden Slug

REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO, MOSCOW, ID

Systems Approach to Controlling Nematodes in US Potato Production

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS, DAVIS, CA

Characterizing and Managing Pathogen Populations Associated with Ornamental Crops Grown in California

Detection of Phytophthora Infections in West Coast Nurseries

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, GAINESVILLE, FL

TomSPOT - an Integrated Toolbox for Managing Tomato Bacterial Diseases in North America

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, ORONO, ME

On-Farm Integration of Organic Management of Spotted-Wing Drosophila in Fruit Crops

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM, MADISON, WI

Systems Approach to Managing the Expression (Same) of Cranberry Fruit Rot

USDA, APHIS, PPQ, S&T, RALEIGH, NC

Optimizing Certification and Quarantine Protocols for Fragaria and Rubus Nursery Production and Plant Material Movement

Development of a Biologically-Based Control Method for Spotted Lanternfly and Box Tree Moth

Protecting the Blueberry Industry by Developing and Implementing RT-qPCR Tests for Blueberry Shock and Blueberry Scorch Virus

Development of a Biologically-Based Control Method for Spotted Lanternfly and Box Tree Moth

WALTERS, THOMAS WILLIAM, ANACORTES

Assessing and Managing Blueberry Scorch Virus in Washington and Oregon

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY, PULLMAN, WA

What is Old is New Again: Effects of UV-C Germicidal Light, and Sulfur, on Powdery Mildew Management

Areawide Management of Spotted-wing Drosophila and Adoption of Sustainable Practices (WSU)

A Genomics-based, Real-time Tracking and Surveillance System to Manage Grapevine Leafroll Disease in Pacific Northwest Vineyards

Pathogen Monitoring and Disease Management within a Vineyard FRAMEwork

Grapevine Trunk Diseases: Achieving Sustainable Management through Structural Biology of Scion-rootstock-pathogen Interactions

Elucidating Cultivar-Dependent Tolerance to Grapevine Leafroll-Associated Virus 3 in Vitis Vinifera Cultivars

A Genomic Tool To Improve Insecticide Efficacy and Facilitate Genetic Control Technologies for Spotted Wing Drosophila

March of the Mutants: Assessing Fitness of Fungicide-Resistant Botrytis for Improved Gray Mold Management in Blueberries