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Contribution of Local Inoculum Sources to Regional Atmospheric Population of G. Zeae

Objective

Conduct a series of experiments with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) above a clonal inoculum source of Gibberella zeae in Virginia. The ultimate goal of the research effort is to determine where inoculum for FHB comes from and how far it travels.

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Approach: Elucidate the contribution of a local inoculum source of G. zeae to the temporal and spatial development of regional FHB epidemics; and test and implement a long-distance transport model for disease forecasting/risk assessment.

Investigators
Walker-Simmons, M. Kay
Institution
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2007
End date
2009
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
0500-00053-002-69G
Accession number
411994
Categories
Risk Assessment, Management, and Communication
Bacterial Pathogens