Early Detection

Baumgartner_SCRIupdateDetection-p1agaqv3dk17odh09dqv56p1o1mKendra Baumgartner
Our goal is to develop a new method to detect trunk diseases by sampling asymptomatic leaves. We revealed a unique set of grape genes expressed in asymptomatic leaves in the early phase of infection, using Botryosphaeria dieback pathogen Neofusicoccum parvum as a model to study host responses to a trunk pathogen.  Tests are in progress to confirm specificity of these grape genes to Neofusicoccum infection, in inoculations with other trunk pathogens, common foliar pathogens, and to rule out possible interactions with drought stress.
Link to presentation:Early Detection

Evaluating grapevine germplasm for resistance to Eutypa Dieback

PixRenaudSCRI_website_2016BoardRenaud Travadon & Kendra Baumgartner

We developed methodologies to rapidly and reliably screen grapevines in the greenhouse.  Now we are examining cultivars and germplasm for sources of resistance to trunk diseases, specifically Eutypa dieback and Phomopsis dieback.

Link to presentation: Evaluating grapevine germplasm for resistance to Eutypa Dieback.

Molecular determinants of wood colonization by trunk pathogens

Cantu_SCRImeeting2016Dario Cantu
This is a presentation about the progress we made in understanding the mechanisms underlying grape trunk diseases with the objective to (i) facilitate the development of more accurate diagnostic tools and (ii) assist the effort to identify genetic sources of tolerance in the grape germplasm.
Link to presentation: Molecular determinants of wood colonization by trunk pathogens

 

Identifying biochemical and anatomical markers of resistance in grape, almond, and pistachio wood.

Rolshausen_SCRImeeting2016IntroPicturePhilippe E. Rolshausen

The use of varieties resistant to trunk pathogens could mitigate some yield losses encountered by the grape, almond, and pistachio industries. The goal of our research is to identify resistant varieties and to understand the basis of resistance.

Link to presentation:”Identifying-biochemical-and-anatomical-markers-of-resistance-in-grape-almond-pistachio-wood (3)

Economic benefits of disease prevention in young vineyards.

Kaplan_picJonathan Kaplan
This is a presentation about some of the progress we’ve made on the economic benefits of adoption of preventative practices in young vineyards years before trunk disease symptoms might appear in the vineyard. We set out to determine whether growers might benefit from using these practices in young and mature vineyards.

Link to presentation: Economic benefits of disease prevention in young vineyards

Identifying biochemical and anatomical markers for resistance in grape, almond, and pistachio wood

Rolshausen_picPhilippe E. Rolshausen

Rohslausen discusses how cell wall chemical composition and differences in wood anatomy could be responsible for variance in susceptibility between different cultivars.

Link to the presentation: “Identifying biochemical and anatomical markers of resistance in grape, almond & pistachio wood

Development of web application of grapevine trunk diagnostic tool

Web app picMizuho Nita, and Sabrina Hartley

Progress update on development of web and mobile diagnostic application that will enable growers to properly diagnose trunk vine diseases and in return help determine proper management practices for the specific trunk disease identified.

Link to the presentation: Development of web application of grapevine trunk diagnostic tool

Detection of trunk pathogen inoculum in young vineyards to encourage adoption of preventative practices.

Lawrence.screenshotDaniel Lawrence

Objectives are:
-Possible pathogen detection tools for growers.
-Evaluate and improve culture and molecular detection methods.
-Promote preventative practices to minimize pruning wound infections.
-Develop prediction models to improve decision making processes for pruning times and possible treatments.

Link to the presentaiton: “Detection of trunk pathogen inoculum in young vineyards to encourage adoption of preventative practices