DEVELOPING A SOLANUM SISYMBRIIFOLIUM BASED BIOSPESTICIDE FOR PLANT PARASITIC NEMATODE CONTROL

The goal of this proposal is to develop new formulations of Solanum sisymbriifolium as biopesticides for controlling plant parasitic nematodes in high value crops such as potatoes and grapes. To achieve this goal, there are three main objectives. First, we will determine the efficacy of S. sysimbriifolium formulations against root-knot and cyst nematodes, both of which are significant threats to potato and grape production in the Pacific Northwest region of the USA. Secondly, we will assess the economic viability of using S. sysimbriifolium to control plant-parasitic nematodes on these crops, compared to current conventional control measures. Lastly, we will disseminate our findings to industry, growers, and academic peers. This will allow us to develop recommendations for incorporation of S. sysimbriifolium and the S. sysimbriifolium formulations developed in this proposal as part of an integrated nematode management program.