Prevalence, Diversity, Pathogenicity, and Infection Phenology of Botryosphaeriaceae causing Avocado Branch Canker in California
The overall goal of this research was to gain further insights on the etiology and epidemiology of ABC and anthracnose, which are critical to developing and providing disease management recommendations for the industry. Botryosphaeria branch canker and dieback of avocado (Persea americana Mill.) has expanded in avocado growing areas in recent years and currently represents a threat for avocado production worldwide because of the important economic losses resulting from reduced yield of affected trees and their premature death.
Development of avocado rootstock varieties resistant to Phytophthora cinnamomi and salinity by the implementation of molecular breeding approaches for genomic selection
The overall goal of this program is to develop and provide elite rootstock material that is highly tolerant to Phytophthora root rot (PRR) and salinity. To address this goal we have divided the program into specific areas: 1) Screening for PRR tolerant rootstock varieties, 2) Screening for rootstock varieties with high tolerance to salinity and understanding PRR x salinity interactions to select for both PRR and salinity tolerant rootstocks, 3) Field testing, 4) Implementation of molecular-assisted breeding, and 5) outreach, education, and commercial release of elite rootstocks.
Development of Rapid Isothermal Amplification Assays for Detection of Phytophthora spp. in Plant Tissue
Several isothermal amplification techniques recently have been developed that are tolerant of inhibitors present in many plant extracts, which can reduce the need for obtaining purified DNA for running diagnostic assays. One such commercially available technique that has similarities with real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for designing primers and a labeled probe is recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA).
Reducing the Threat of Laurel Wilt Disease to the California Avocado Industry
The objective of this project is to educate and inform California avocado growers on laurel wilt disease symptoms and the risks of introduction to California.
AVOCADO SAMPLE ESTABLISHMENT AND PRODUCTION COSTS AND PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS FOR VENTURA, SANTA BARBARA, AND SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTIES ORGANIC PRODUCTION PRACTICES
In this study, we provide up to date costs of establishment and production and profitability; benchmark indicators for evaluating the viability and sustainability of organic avocado production. This study is based on assumptions of organic avocado orchard establishment and production practices that are considered typical in Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties and is based on 10 acres orchard. Data regarding production practices, inputs and prices was collected from growers, the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) farm advisor, agricultural institutions, and supply and equipment dealers.
AVOCADO SAMPLE ESTABLISHMENT AND PRODUCTION COSTS AND PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS FOR VENTURA, SANTA BARBARA AND SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTIES, CONVENTIONAL PRODUCTION PRACTICES
In this study, we provide up to date costs of establishment and production and profitability; benchmark indicators for evaluating the viability and sustainability of avocado production. This study is based on assumptions of orchard establishment and production practices that are considered typical in Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties and is based on 20 acres orchard. Data regarding production practices, inputs and prices was collected from growers, the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) farm advisor, agricultural institutions, and supply and equipment dealers.
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