While overall infestations still remain relatively low, instances of branched broomrape in California have been on the rise. Industry efforts have also been ramping up in recent years to try …
Cover Crops Demonstrating Success in Combatting Morning Glory
Morning glory can be a problematic weed for many growers, with it being a significant issue in the San Joaquin Valley. Seeds can remain viable in the soil for long …
Addressing Resistance-Breaking Strain of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus
The tomato industry is continuing to look for a solution to address the issues created by the resistance-breaking strain of tomato spotted wilt virus. The SW5 gene had been a …
Tomato Growers Asked to Assist with Fusarium Wilt Research
Tomato growers are being asked to assist with ongoing research looking at the interaction between root-knot nematodes and fusarium wilt. Researchers have hypothesized that applications of nematicides in fields with …
Resistance-Breaking Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Continues to Spread
A type of resistance-breaking tomato spotted wilt virus is continuing to spread through production areas of California. The virus has been an issue for growers for a number of decades, …
Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Overcoming Resistant Genes
A strain of tomato spotted wilt virus that has the ability to overcome the resistance of the Sw5 gene is continuing to give growers issues. Beginning in 2016 significant levels …
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