One of the goals of the SFH program is to develop improved horticultural tools for soilborne disease management in red raspberry. We take a diverse approach, investigating:
- Alternative application techniques of fumigants
- Alternative fumigants (including biofumigants)
- Root and crown inoculum removal in replanted red raspberry systems
- Cover cropping for improved soilborne disease management and soil quality
- Characterizing soil microbial ecology in red raspberry replant situations
- Integration of plasticulture and alternative mulch films in fumigated systems
We collaborate with many scientists within this area of focus. Review the videos and articles below to learn about our on-going research.
Learn More:
- VIDEO of Dr. DeVetter and Team presenting a summary of the root removal project
- VIDEO of Dr. DeVetter presenting a research update on 2015-2016 fumigation research in red raspberry
- VIDEO of Dr. Zasada summarizing her nematology research in red raspberry
- VIDEO of Dr. Weiland presenting research on screening Phytophthora rubi for fungicide resistance
- VIDEO of Dr. Weiland presenting research on Verticillium in Washington raspberry
- Impacts of Alternative Fumigation Practices and Chemistries on Root Lesion Nematodes and Plant Growth: Year 1 Results and Update on Root REMOVAL Project (Presented by Dr. DeVetter at the 2016 Washington Small Fruit Field Day and published in the Whatcom Ag. Monthly)
- Update on Fumigation Trials (Presented by Dr. Walters at the 2016 Washington Small Fruit Field Day and published in the Whatcom Ag. Monthly)
- Fungicide Sensitivity of Phytophthora rubi from Washington Red Raspberry Production Fields (Presented by Dr. Weiland at the 2016 Washington Small Fruit Field Day and published in the Whatcom Ag. Monthly)
- Cover Crops and Nematodes (Presented by Dr. Zasada at the 2016 Washington Small Fruit Field Day and published in the Whatcom Ag. Monthly)
- Updates on Red Raspberry Alleyway Cover Crop and Biofumigation Projects (Presented by Ms. Rudolph, PhD Student in DeVetter and Zasada’s programs, at the Washington Small Fruit Field Day and published in the Whatcom Ag. Monthly)