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Entomopathogenic Fungi for Management of Pear Thrips, Western Flower Thrips and Other Related Insect Pests with Soil: Inhabiting Stages in Greenhouses and Forests

by fconte on November 13, 2010

Thrips are found worldwide and represent a serious threat to several important economic crops in the US, including, vegetables, greenhouse grown ornamentals and forest trees. Entomopathogenic fungi show promise as part of a total integrated pest management (IPM) approach to thrips. This project addresses several aspects of developing fungi as an effective component of biological control, including conducting research to increase the thermotolerance of select isolates to improve their effectiveness in response to impending climate changes.

Lead Department: Plant & Soil Science Entomology Research Laboratory (PSS)

More Info: Bruce L. Parker, Professor, PSS, bparker@uvm.edu

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Biology, Distribution, and Pest Status of the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug in Agronomic, Fruit and Vegetable Crops and Urban Areas

by fconte on November 13, 2010

The brown marmorated stink bug is an emerging exotic invasive pest found in all of the states surrounding Vermont. It is causing serious damage to tree fruits and vegetable crops in several states to the south. It also seeks shelter in homes in the fall, making it a significant nuisance pest in homes. It is only a matter of time before it surfaces here threatening crops and homes. We are assessing the potential of using insect-killing fungi as a non-chemical approach to managing this pest.

Lead Department: Plant & Soil Science Entomology Research Laboratory (PSS)

More Info: Bruce L. Parker, Professor, PSS, bparker@uvm.edu

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Evaluation of Novel Control Practices Addressing Key Health Problems Facing the Organic Dairy Industry

September 21, 2010

There is a need to address key health problems that impact the health, welfare, and productivity of dairy cattle managed under organic production systems, while simultaneously meeting the philosophical principles of environmental sustainability that underlies the emergence and growth of this production system.   The objective of this research is to quantify the potential efficacy [...]

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Rapid Detection of Food-Borne Pathogens Using Novel Mass Spectrometry

August 23, 2010

We investigate the volatile organic compound signature of bacteria from the Genus Escherichia, Salmonella, and Campylobacter using secondary electrospray ionization mass spectrometry. Lead Department or Center: Center for Complex Systems UVM Partner: School of Engineering (SOE) Project Timing: 2010 – 2014 More Info: Jane Hill, Assistant Professor, SOE,  jane.hill@uvm.edu

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A Modern Approach Towards Developing Vaccines for Critical Bovine Diseases Impacting Smallholder Farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa

August 23, 2010

The livelihoods of smallholder farmers  in rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) often depend on their livestock. Cattle, and especially dairy cattle, are an important agricultural resource to smallholder farmers in SSA providing a source of animal protein to farm families, as well as increased market opportunities through local sales.  Infectious diseases are a major [...]

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Ecological Management for Sustained Maple Forest Health and Productivity

August 23, 2010

Testing the effect of different management practices on insect and disease damage levels in sugarbushes in three coldhardiness zones. Lead Department or Center: Plant and Soil Science (PSS) UVM Partners: Margaret Skinner & Donald Tobi, PSS Community Partners: Several maple syrup producers in VT, NH and NY Project Timing: September 1, 2008 – August 30, [...]

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Entomopathogenic Fungi and Predators for IPM of Western Flower Thrips

August 23, 2010

The efficacy of plant-mediated IPM systems, combining marigold plants with experimental isolates of insect-killing fungi and predatory mites is being tested for use against thrips in greenhouse crops. Lead Department or Center: Plant and Soil Science (PSS) UVM Partners: Bruce L. Parker, Jae Su Kim, Vladimir Gouli, & Svetlana Gouli, PSS Community Partners: Local growers [...]

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Training for agricultural service providers in the diagnosis, visual assessment, and management of plant-parasitic nematodes

August 23, 2010

Held 13 workshops over 3 years in the northeast region to train agricultural service providers to diagnosis nematode diseases of vegetable, berry and fruit crops. Lead Department or Center: Plant and Soil Science (PSS) UVM Partners: Ann Hazelrigg & Vern Grubinger, UVM Extension Community Partners: George Abawi, Cornell University; Beth Gugino, Pennsylvania State University; James LaMondia, [...]

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Ecology of Nematode-Suppressive Soils in Midwest Soybean-Cropping Systems

August 23, 2010

Quantifying the effects of crop rotation and tillage on soil suppressiveness to soybean cyst nematode (Heterodera glycines). Neher’s group is responsible for soil community composition and food web structure of predaceous, fungivorous and bacterivorous nematodes and microbes associated with associated with biocontrol agents. Lead Department or Center: Plant and Soil Science (PSS) Community Partner: Senyu [...]

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Compost for Management of Plant Pathogens and Weed Seeds

August 23, 2010

We will demonstrate that compost, properly made, will kill disease early blight inoculum and weed seeds during the composting process, and that the resultant compost can be used to suppress foliar pathogens of vegetable crops in the field. Both weed seeds and plant pathogens present economic and management challenges to growers, and low-input methods for [...]

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Assessing Fusarium Head Blight of Organic Wheat

August 19, 2010

The plot area will be seeded by PI and graduate student. Lead Department or Center: Horticulture Research Center UVM Partner: Plant & Soil Science (PSS) Project Timing: April 2010 – September 2010 More Info: Sid Bosworth, Extension Associate Professor, PSS, Sid.Bosworth@uvm.edu

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Evaluation of a Fungal Biopesticide Using a New and Novel Application Method in Commercial Tart Cherry and Apple Production

July 1, 2010

This project is testing the effect of fungus-treated mats for managing plum curculio in fruit tree crops. Lead Department or Center: Plant & Soil Science (PSS) UVM Partners: Margaret Skinner, Jae- Su Kim, Vladimir Gouli, & Svetlana Gouli, PSS Community Partner: Mark Whalon, Department of Entomology, Michigan State University Project Timing: June 1, 2010 – [...]

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