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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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Planning Research Using Novel Plant and Habitat Systems for Sustainable Pest Control in Vegetable Production

November 13, 2010

Through this planning project UVM scientists will collaborate with Egyptian researchers to assess current practices used to control thrips and whiteflies by vegetable growers in both countries and develop ways to use habitat plants and other environmentally sound approaches to encourage populations of natural enemies in and near the crops through habitat manipulation. Lead Department: [...]

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A Comprehensive, Interdisciplinary Vermont Extension IPM Program Addressing Stakeholder Priorities and Needs

August 23, 2010

Lead Department or Center: Plant and Soil Science (PSS) UVM Partners: Ann Hazelrigg, Margaret Skinner, Sid Bosworth, & Darby, H., PSS Community Partners: Various Grower Associations, NOFA-VT, Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets More Info: Lorraine Berkett, Extension Professor, PSS, Lorraine.Berkett@uvm.edu

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Apple Research and Extension

August 23, 2010

See website: http://orchard.uvm.edu/ Lead Department or Center: Plant and Soil Science (PSS) Community Partners: VT Tree Fruit Growers Association & apple growers Project Timing: May 1, 2010 – April 31, 2011 More Info: Lorraine Berkett, Extension Professor, PSS, Lorraine.Berkett@uvm.edu

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Specialty Crops – Apple and Grape IPM

August 23, 2010

See website:  http://pss.uvm.edu/grape/ Lead Department or Center: Plant and Soil Science (PSS) Community Partners: Vermont apple and wine grape growers;  Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets Project Timing: December 1, 2009 – October 1, 2012 More Info: Lorraine Berkett, Extension Professor, PSS, Lorraine.Berkett@uvm.edu

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NE1020 Multi-State Evaluation of Winegrape Cultivars and Clones

August 23, 2010

See website:  http://pss.uvm.edu/grape/ Lead Department or Center: Plant and Soil Science (PSS) Community Partners: Vermont Grape and Wine Council & Wine grape growers Project Timing: October 1, 2008 – September 31, 2011 More Info: Lorraine Berkett, Extension Professor, PSS, Lorraine.Berkett@uvm.edu

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Achieving Adoption of Ecologically-Based IPM and Reducing Pesticide Risks in Cold Climate Winegrape Production in Northern New England

August 23, 2010

See website:  http://pss.uvm.edu/grape/ Lead Department or Center: Plant and Soil Science (PSS) Community Partners: Vermont Grape and Wine Council & Wine grape growers Project Timing: July 10, 2008 – March 31, 2011 More Info: Lorraine Berkett, Extension Professor, PSS, Lorraine.Berkett@uvm.edu

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Origins of pest lineages of Colorado Potato Beetle

August 23, 2010

Genotype pest and non-pest Colorado potato beetles in the US and Mexico to identify possible source populations. Lead Department or Center: Plant and Soil Science (PSS) Community Partners: Dave Hawthorne, University of Maryland; Segura Obdulia Leon, Colegio de Postgraduados; George Roderick, University of California, Berkeley Project Timing: September 30, 2011 More Info: Yolanda Chen, Assistant [...]

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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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Novel Approaches to Improve Energy Efficiency in Northern New England Greenhouses

August 23, 2010

Two novel greenhouse insulation systems will be tested for their energy saving capabilities; Energy audits will be conducted and workshops on energy conservation will be held in ME, NH & VT. Lead Department or Center: Plant and Soil Science (PSS) UVM Partners: Margaret Skinner & Vern Grubinger, UVM Extension Community Partners: Craig Metz, EnSave; P.N.Skinner, [...]

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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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Winter Pasture and Bedded Pack Management for Vermont Dairy Farms

August 23, 2010

Develop economically optimal winter grazing and bedded pack management for enhanced pasture land quality and reduced energy and feed costs. Neher’s group is responsible for enumerating whole communities of soil nematodes to genus to compute a maturity index, quantify soil aggregate structure and organic carbon. Lead Department or Center: Plant and Soil Science (PSS) UVM [...]

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