Crop rotation to reduce persistence of soil-borne Fusarium pathogens of tomato
Crop rotation studies underway for several Fusarium pathogens aim to inform crop selection and rotation duration, and to provide decision support tools for soil detection. This work combines studies of survival biology, cryptic host ecology, infection biology and soil sampling and testing.
Funded projects:
Fusarium wilt race 3 of tomato
Fusarium falciforme–a poorly understood pathogen in annual cropping systems
Crop rotation to reduce persistence of soil-borne Fusarium pathogens of tomato
Genetic resistance and tolerance screenings are a major emphasis for emerging and expanding pathogens, including Fusarium wilt race 3 and F. falciforme. This includes screening of both commercial and private lines in collaboration with seed companies, screening of wild lines, and testing of resistance gene stability under stress.
Funded projects
Fusarium falciforme–a poorly understood pathogen in annual cropping systems
Fusarium wilt race 3 of tomato