Problem Code: |
Organic/PPWS
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Requesting State(s): |
Gebiola,Marco (CA)
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Potential Products: |
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Reason for Need - Comments: |
Criniviruses and mosaic viruses are threatening the CA melon industry. Max allowable sprays of neonicotinoid insecticides are the only marginally effective controls. Priming plant defenses with chitin/chitosan-based inducers is a viable alternative.
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