W1008 Committee Updates

IYSV & Thrips

National Allium Research Conference Update

 

Due to competing meetings at the Hotel, it is important that you Register and Reserve Your Hotel Room as soon as possible. 

 

Airfare connections could also be affected by pressure from other travellers, so book flights early.

 

Poster and Oral Abstract deadline has now been extended to October 1, but submit soon to guarantee space.

 

NARC Home Page:   http://www.unce.unr.edu/adhoc/narc2010/

 

“Biology and Management of Iris yellow spot virus (IYSV) and Thrips in Onions”

 

 

Goal:  Promote the national network of onion and other allium researchers, extension personnel and industry reps in relation to the following objectives:

 

·  Screen onion germplasm for improved levels of tolerance to Iris yellow spot virus and thrips.

 

·   Develop onion production systems that consider the interaction of multiple pests, plant  stresses, and production practices.

 

·   Identify onion responses to varying levels of thrips and Iris yellow spot virus infection; and identify cultural and biological tactics that can reduce or replace insecticides for thrip and Iris yellow spot management.

 

·   Biology and epidemiology of Iris yellow spot virus.

 

·   Information transfer of progress dealing with IYSV and thrips biology and IPM strategies to the onion industry and other interested parties.