Completed Competitive Grant

Integrating biologically rational strategies for control of anthracnose fruit rot of strawberries

Project ID: 1999-64

Abstract

Anthracnose poses a serious threat to Iowa's strawberry harvest. Several biologically friendly strategies were tested for their effectiveness in controlling anthracnose and positive impacts on yields.

Lead investigator: Mark Gleason, ISU Plant Pathology, et al

Year of grant completion: 2002

This competitive grant project was part of the Leopold Center's Initiative.

Topics: Biocontrol and Integrated Pest Management, Fruit and vegetables

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