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Research Programs and Projects at this Location

ARS research is organized into National Programs. Within each National Program are research projects. Listed below are  the National Programs and research projects currently conducted at this location.

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Plant Genetic Resources, Genomics and Genetic Improvement (NP #301)
Breeding Prunus and Vitis Scions for Improved Fruit Quality and Durable Pest Resistance
(In-House Appropriated)
Geographic Distribution of Isolate Virulence in Xylella Fastidiosa Collected From Grape in California and its Effect on Host Resistance
(Cooperative Agreement)
Novel Field-Based Diagnostic Strategies for Management of Powdery Mildew in California Specialty Crops
(Cooperative Agreement)
Evaluation of Vitis Rootstocks with Partial Resistance to Vine Mealybug
(Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement)
FRAME: Fungicide Resistance Assessment, Mitigation and Extension Network for Wine, Table and Raisin Grapes
(Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement)
Geographic Distribution of Isolate Virulence in Xylella Fastidiosa Collected From Grape in California and its Effect on Host Resistance
(Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement)
Managing Fungicide Resistance in Botrytis Cinerea on Wine and Table Grape, Strawberry, and Blueberry
(Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement)
Novel Field-Based Diagnostic Strategies for Management of Powdery Mildew in California Specialty Crops
(Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement)
VitisGen2: Application of Next Generation Technologies to Accelerate Cultivar Development
(Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement)
Fludioxonil Resistance in Botrytis Cinerea
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Breeding and Evaluation of Seedless Table Grapes Including Types Resistant to Powdery Mildew
(Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement)
Breeding and Evaluation of Seedless Table Grapes with Superior Quality Including Types Resistant to Powdery Mildew
(Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement)
Breeding and Evaluation of Seedless Table Grapes with Superior Quality Including Types Resistant to Powdery Mildew
(Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement)
Developing molecular markers and a vocabulary for breeding fruit texture in table grapes
(Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement)
Development and Mitigation of Powdery Mildew Fungicide Resistance on Table Grape Production in California
(Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement)
Development and Mitigation of Powdery Mildew Fungicide Resistance on Table Grape Production in California – Second Year
(Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement)
Plant Diseases (NP #303)
Characterization and Management of Citrus Pathogens Transmitted by Phloem-Feeding Insect Vectors
(In-House Appropriated)
Identification of Novel Management Strategies for Key Pests and Pathogens of Grapevine with Emphasis on the Xylella Fastidiosa Pathosystem
(In-House Appropriated)
Identification, Assessment, and Delivery of Antimicrobial Compounds for the Management of Citrus Huanglongbing
(Interagency Reimbursable Agreement)
An NGS-based System for Unambiguous Detection of HLB Pathogen
(Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement)
Duplex qPCR for Simultaneous Diagnosis of HLB and Stubborn Disease
(Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement)
Genomics Based Technology for Identification, Tracking, Insecticide Resistance Surveillance, and Pest Management of Vine Mealybug in Vineyards
(Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement)
Managing Fungicide Resistance in Botrytis Cinerea on Wine and Table Grape, Strawberry, and Blueberry
(Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement)
VitisGen2: Application of Next Generation Technologies to Accelerate Cultivar Development
(Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement)
Development of Vine Mealybug Genomic Resources for Species Identification, Tracking, and Insecticide Resistance Surveillance
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Identification of Behavioral Mechanisms for Potential Suppression of Black Widow Spiders, Lactrodectus hesperus Chamberlin and Ivie, in Vineyards
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Breeding and Evaluation of Seedless Table Grapes with Superior Quality Including Types Resistant to Powdery Mildew
(Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement)
Evaluating Imidacloprid Resistance in Vine Mealybug: Collections, Assay Development, and Surveys
(Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement)
Identification of Behavioral Mechanisms for Potential Suppression of Black Widow Spiders, Latrodectus Hesperus Chamberlin and Ivie, in Vineyards
(Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement)
Improved Sensitive Detection of the HLB Pathogen by New Gene Primers for Real Time and Droplet Digital PCR Analyses
(Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement)
Product Quality and New Uses (NP #306)
Breeding Prunus and Vitis Scions for Improved Fruit Quality and Durable Pest Resistance
(In-House Appropriated)
Geographic Distribution of Isolate Virulence in Xylella Fastidiosa Collected From Grape in California and its Effect on Host Resistance
(Cooperative Agreement)
Novel Field-Based Diagnostic Strategies for Management of Powdery Mildew in California Specialty Crops
(Cooperative Agreement)
Evaluation of Vitis Rootstocks with Partial Resistance to Vine Mealybug
(Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement)
FRAME: Fungicide Resistance Assessment, Mitigation and Extension Network for Wine, Table and Raisin Grapes
(Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement)
Geographic Distribution of Isolate Virulence in Xylella Fastidiosa Collected From Grape in California and its Effect on Host Resistance
(Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement)
Novel Field-Based Diagnostic Strategies for Management of Powdery Mildew in California Specialty Crops
(Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement)
Fludioxonil Resistance in Botrytis Cinerea
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Breeding and Evaluation of Seedless Table Grapes Including Types Resistant to Powdery Mildew
(Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement)
Breeding and Evaluation of Seedless Table Grapes with Superior Quality Including Types Resistant to Powdery Mildew
(Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement)
Developing molecular markers and a vocabulary for breeding fruit texture in table grapes
(Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement)
Development and Mitigation of Powdery Mildew Fungicide Resistance on Table Grape Production in California
(Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement)
Development and Mitigation of Powdery Mildew Fungicide Resistance on Table Grape Production in California – Second Year
(Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement)