Collaborations
The Temperate Tree Fruit and Vegetable Research has a long and productive history of collaborative research involving stakeholders.
Current collaborators and projects:
AGRICULTURE, WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF, OLYMPIA, WA
Biological Control of Insect Pests in Non-Crop Habitats
Genetic Insights into Leafhopper/Phytoplasma Interactions and Gene-Based Immunization for Plant Disease Control
Advancement of Disease Resistant Germplasm using Quantitative Genetics and Marker Assisted Selection
Regional Sampling Network for Insect Pests of Potato in the Columbia Basin of WA
Support for the Investigation of Emerging and Persistent Potato Diseases in the Northwest
Dev of Better Methods to Det Cultivar Resist to Internal Discoloration from Heat Necrosis, After-Cooking Darkening, Blackheart and Hollow Heart
Identifying Biological Controls of Insect Vectors in Non-Crop Habitats of the Columbia Basin
Exploring Alternatives to Neonicotinoids for Insect-Vectored Virus Management in Potatoes
Pyramiding of Potato Virus Y and Columbia Root-Knot Nematode Resistances using Greenhouse and Molecular Marker Screening
AGRICULTURE, WASHINGTON STATE DEPT OF, MOSES LAKE, WA
Applying Molecular Markers To Select For Promising Virus Resistant Germplasm
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, FORT COLLINS, CO
Tools for the Accurate Diagnosis of Two Tuber Necrotic Viruses, Potato Mop-Top Virus, and Tobacco Rattle Virus
FUNDACAO DE ESTUDOS AGRARIOS LUIZ DE QUEIROZ
Determining the Threat and Spread of New and Novel South American Ca. Liberibacter Species to North American Potato Crops and Wild Potato Germplasms
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, EAST LANSING, MI
Enhancing Integrated Insect Pest Management Strategies for U.S. Potato Production Systems
MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY, BOZEMAN
Developing Best Practices for Releasing Lacewings in Apples
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE, U, KANSAS CITY
Factors mediating long term success in a biological control introduction
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY, CORVALLIS, OR
Biopesticides for the Potato Psyllid
Discovery and Application of Click Beetle Attractants Toward Management of Wireworms in Oregon
Phenotyping or Optimizing Management of New Potato Lines with Improved Disease Resistance, Yield, or Quality
OREGON SWEET CHERRY COMMISSION, HOOD RIVER, OR
Precision Agriculture: Innovating Cherry Disease Management with Direct Plant Infusion
Experimental Orchard for X-Disease and Little Cherry Disease Research
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT RI, RIVERSIDE, CA
Threat and Spread of New and Novel South American Ca. Liberibacter Species
Discovery and Application of Click Beetle Attractants for IPM of Wireworms in Potatoes
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO, MOSCOW, ID
Characterization of Novel Viruses Pathogenic to the Powdery Scab Pathogen Spongospora subterranea
Green Peach Aphid–Plant Interactions in Southern Idaho
Characterization of Novel Viruses Pathogenic to Potato Psyllid
Development Of Sustainable System-Based Management Strategies For Two Vector-Borne, Tuber Necrotic Viruses In Potato
Evaluating Phenotypes or Optimizing Management of New Potato Lines with Improved Disease Resistance, Yield, or Quality
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY, SAINT LOUIS, MO
Exploring Pathogenicity Factors of Phytoplasma Causing Potato Purple Top Disease in the Northwestern U.S.
STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, OLYMPIA, WA
RNA-Based Pesticides To Manage Insect-Vectored Plant Pathogens In Potato
TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE RESEARCH, COLLEGE STATION, TX
Integrative Approaches to Understanding How Vector Proteins Affect Plant Defense and Plant-Insect Interactions
THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Molecular Analysis of the Psyllids Potentially Vectoring Ca. Liberibacter Species to North American Potato Crops and Wild Potato Germplasms
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS, DAVIS, CA
Quality Assurances Services and Support for IR-4 Minor Use Pesticides Residue Laboratory in Wapato, Washington
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA,(UCANR), Davis
The Development of an Effective Trapping System for the Invasive Greater Banded Hornet, Vespa tropica, in Guam
UNIVERSITY OF GUAM, MANGILAO, GU
The Development of an Effective Trapping System for the Invasive Greater Banded Hornet, Vespa tropica, in Guam
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, URBANA, IL
Discovery and Application of Click Beetle Attractants for IPM of Wireworms in Potatoes
USDA, APHIS, PPQ, S&T, RALEIGH, NC
Identification of new ‘Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum’ Haplotypes and Their Psyllid Vectors and Plant Hosts in the Northwest United States
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY, PULLMAN, WA
Spotted Wing-Drosophila Areawide Project - Phase II
Assessing Whether Potato Leafroll Virus Transmission and Feeding Behavior of the Green Peach Aphid in Potatoes is Altered by Afidopyropen
Areawide Management of Insect Vectors in the Columbia Basin of Washington
Identifying the Sources of Aphids and Aphid-vectored Viruses Afflicting Potato Fields
Understanding Differences in P. allius Populations from North Dakota and Washington State, and their Role in TRV Transmission in Potato
USDA-ARS/Washington State University Little Cherry Disease Research Partnership
Developing New Tools to Predict Migration of Insect Vectors into Potato Crops
Assessing Traits or Optimizing Management of New Potato Lines with Improved Disease Resistance, Yield, or Quality
Biological Control of Insect Pests
The Whirligig Mite and New Biological Control Opportunities in Potatoes
Application of Image Analysis Techniques to Quantify Potato Processing Quality and Disease Symptomatology
Improved Lure Development and Models to Aid in Eradication of Northern Giant Hornet
Field Testing of Minor Use Pesticides
Extension Activities for Best Practices for Releasing Lacewings in Apples
WASHINGTON TREE FRUIT RESEARCH COMMISSON, WENATCHEE, WA
Tactics To Improve Natural Enemy Releases In Tree Fruit
Novel Control of Codling Moth with RNA Interference
What Factors Impact Mite Outbreaks In Pear?
Genetic Engineering of Moth Viruses for Enhanced Insecticidal Efficacy
Calibrating Current NE Action Thresholds with Lure-Baited Trap Catch
Whirligig Mite: A New Biocontrol Agent for Apples and Pears
Best Practices for Releasing Lacewings in Apples
Sustainable Cherry Protection with SYMBIONT