Fusarium wilt and other soilborne pathogens: Management for organic growers

This workshop focuses on the basic biology, diagnostic process and management tools for soilborne fungal pathogens, especially those causing Fusarium wilt. Private industry, University of California academics, USDA and others provide research-based insight and knowledge for organic growers.

Table of contents

2:36 Survival biology and host range of Fusarium wilt, with applications for crop rotation-based management in tomatoes.
Dr. Cassandra Swett

24:50 Challenges and limitations in diagnosing Fusarium wilt diseases
Steve Koike, Plant Pathologist, TriCal Diagnostics

42:39 How soil health management impacts survival of soilborne plant pathogens.
Kelley Paugh, PhD. Postdoctoral Scholar, Swett Lab, UC Davis

54:39 Managing losses to Fusarium wilt disease with resistant varieties
Peter Henry, PhD. Research Plant Pathologist, USDA-ARS

1:10:58 Grafting tomatoes for production in fields with soilborne pathogens.
Margaret Lloyd, PhD. UCCE Small Farms Advisor for Yolo, Solano and Sacramento Counties

1:27:22 Soil biosolarization as a tool for treating pathogen-infested fields using local byproducts
Jesus D. Fernandez Bayo, PhD. Assistant Professional Researcher, UC Davis

1:45:53 Anaerobic soil disinfestation for managing Fusarium wilt and Verticillium wilt.
Joji Muramoto,PhD. Assistant Cooperative Extension Organic Production Specialist

2:00:19 When and how to sanitize seeds to prevent the spread of soilborne pathogens on your farm.
Hung Kim Doan, PhD. UCCE Small Farms & Specialty Crops Advisor San Bernardino & Riverside Counties

2:12:51 Biologically-based approaches for the management of soilborne fungal diseases: A case study of Verticillium wilt in the Salinas Valley.
Dan Chellemi, PhD. Director, Research and Development, Agricultural Solutions