Location: Citrus and Other Subtropical Products Research
Project Number: 6034-22000-046-024-T
Project Type: Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement
Start Date: Jun 1, 2024
End Date: May 31, 2027
Objective:
The objective of the research project is to evaluate culturing and application strategies for the biological control agent, Verticillium nonalfalfae.
Approach:
A series of laboratory and greenhouse studies will be conducted to determine the optimal culturing conditions and application methods for optimal efficacy of Verticillium nonalfalfae as a biological control agent for Ailanthus altissima (Tree-of-heaven).