Entomology and Biologicals
Surendra Dara, the UCCE Entomology and Biologicals Advisor, works with growers to address challenges and opportunities in crop production by carrying out applied research, extending knowledge through educational meetings and publications, and by assisting with the diagnosis of crop production problems.
NEWLY PUBLISHED!
Biology and Management of Spider Mites in Strawberry also available in Spanish: Biología y Manejo del Ácaro Araña en la Fresa
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Evaluating biological fungicides against Botrytis and other fruit rots in strawberry
Several crown, fruit, and foliar diseases cause significant yield losses to strawberry. Gray mold or Botrytis fruit rot caused by Botrytis cinerea, mucor fruit rot by Mucor spp., and Rhizopus fruit rot by Rhizopus spp. are common fungal diseases...
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Impact of drip application of fungicides on strawberry health and yields
Strawberry, a high-value specialty crop in California, suffers from several soilborne, fruit, and foliar diseases. Verticillium wilt caused by Verticillium dahliae, Fusarium wilt caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae, and Macrophomina...
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Improving strawberry yields with biostimulants and nutrient supplements: a 2019-2020 study
Balanced nutrient inputs are essential for optimal plant growth and yields. Depending on the soil, crop, and environmental conditions, certain nutritional supplements further enhance crop performance. While macro- and micro-nutrients are...
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Improving strawberry yields with biostimulants: a 2018-2019 study
Biostimulants are beneficial microorganisms or substances that can be used in crop production to improve plants' immune responses and their ability to perform well under biotic and abiotic stresses. Biostimulants induce plant resistance to stress...
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A sustainable way of producing strawberries using the new IPM model
A strawberry field in Nipomo (Photo by Surendra Dara) The traditional Integrated Pest Management (IPM) model is focused on maintaining ecological balance in the cropping system with some attention to the economics of pest management related to...