Modeling and Managing Powdery Mildew of Sweet Cherry
Author: G. G. Grove, R. A. Spotts
Published: 2006
Summary: The objectives of this project were: I. Develop a risk index model (utilizing rainfall, irrigation, temperature, relative humidity, and pathogen presence/activity) for initiating fungicide spray programs and adjusting subsequent spray intervals. II. Develop means of detecting, identifying, and quantifying airborne propagules of P. clandestina early in epidemic progress. III. Develop and refine economically viable conventional and organic powdery mildew management programs. IV. Determine the effects of temperature and wetness on acute petroleum oil phytotoxicity. Determine the chronic effects of oils on tree health (reported in 2005).
