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Title: Blueberry viruses present in the PNW and suggestions for management

Author
item Martin, Robert

Submitted to: Experiment Station Bulletins
Publication Type: Experiment Station
Publication Acceptance Date: 2/15/2015
Publication Date: 3/16/2015
Citation: Martin, R.R. 2015. Blueberry viruses present in the PNW and suggestions for management. Experiment Station presentation for Blueberry School, March 16-17, 2015, Corvallis, Oregon.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: This presentation will review the viruses that have been reported in the Pacific Northwest and highlight which are of major concern. The vectors for each of the will be highlighted since, once the plants are in the ground management is based on vector control. Virus management strategies will be presented that cover blueberry growing from site selection and preparation to having fields in full production. A short description of viruses not present in the PNW will also be presented to highlight efforts that should be taken to protect the industry in the PNW from these viruses, since the most effective management is to keep this viruses out of our production region.