Program Highlights

Research program focused on nematode biology and management

• Statewide program with Farm Advisors on multiple crops.
• Long term/high risk research in nematode biology on annuals, perennials and ornamentals.
• Facilitating the use of cultural approaches for annual and perennial crops
• Reducing fumigant use through prolonging the life of existing orchards.
• Progress towards a nematode resistant transgenic Easter lily.
• Multidisciplinary approach to fumigation research.
• Managing nematodes with currently registered insecticides and fungicides.
• Use of seed treatments to reduce the pesticide load in the environment.
• EPA registration of new biological nematicides.