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Project Title:
Development of a Pest Management Strategic Plan for Leafy Brassica Greens for South Carolina and Georgia |
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Lead State: SC Lead Organization: Clemson University |
| Undesignated Funding: $8,840 |
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Start Date: Jul-01-2007 End Date: Jun-30-2008 |
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Summary:
Georgia and South Carolina account for over 50% of the leafy brassica greens produced in the United States with 20,000 acres in Georgia and 4000 acres in South Carolina. The annual value of these crops in the two states is $59 million. Although, USDA does not collect acreage for these crops on a regular basis any longer, indications are that acreage is increasing in both states. The majority of the acreage in both states is destined for fresh market, but there is some processing acreage in each state. Weeds, diseases, and insect problems are important aspects of production of these crops. Currently, insecticide resistance in diamondback moth populations and bacterial disease are causing increased problems. With the close proximity of the two states , many problems are common; regional cooperation and information exchange would foster improved understanding of pest and production problems. However, there is no Pest Management Strategic Plan for leafy brassica greens in place for either state. Development of such a plan would foster communication between the states and improve research and management capacities for addressing both traditional and emerging pest problems for this important group of crops. We propose to develop a Pest Management Strategic Plan for Leafy Brassica Greens for the two states. A workshop is planned for fall 2007 to finalize the PMSP and encourage continued cooperation.
Objectives: 1. Develop under Southern Region IPM Center guidelines a Pest Management Strategic Plan for Leafy Brassica Greens for South Carolina and Georgia. |
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