Project Objectives
1. Implement and evaluate a Pilot IPM scouting program for the WSCB in snap beans
2. Evaluate WSCB seasonal aggregation and movement patterns within diversifi ed vegetable cropping
systems
3. Evaluate the potential for “trap and kill” strategies as cultural control components of an IPM program
for the...
Objective 1: Evaluate commercial sweet corn varieties and inbred germplasm in small plots for susceptibility to root rot, stalk node rot, and crown rot. Objective 2: Examine the relationship between Western Spotted Cucumber Beetle reproduction and seed microbial communities.
Project Objectives
1. Develop and evaluate a Pilot IPM scouting program for the WSCB in snap beans
2. Determine the seasonal aggregation and movement patterns within diversified vegetable cropping systems
3. Evaluate the potential for “trap and kill” strategies as cultural control components of an IPM program for the WSCB...
Objective 1: Evaluate sweet corn inbred germplasm for colonization of silks by Fusarium species and subsequent seed infection/contamination.
Objective 2: Evaluate biological applications to silks and subsequent Fusarium presence in ears.
Objective 3: Evaluate seed disinfestation and location of remaining Fusarium on or in seed.
Objective 4: Examine the yield...