3a - Entomology and Integrated Pest Management
determine whether CPB population in the Eastern and Western US differ in terms of standing genetic variation. We also intend to determine the ancestry of the pest populations. Such knowledge is essential to begin understanding how the beetles continue to evolve resistance to all major insecticides so rapidly.
Genetic factors associated with insecticide resistance in Colorado potato beetle
CHEN 3a
develop integrated pest management strategies for hops to improve economic and environmental sustainability of this crop in the northeast
Hop varietal tolerance to potato leafhopper (Empoasca fabae)
DARBY 3a
develop an integrated pest management (IPM) program that addresses current and emerging disease, arthropod pest and weed problems in a wide range of crops using management options with the least impact on the environment, human health and non-target organisms.
A Comprehensive, Interdisciplinary Vermont Extension IPM Program Addressing Stakeholder Priorities and Needs
HAZELRIGG 3a
deliver an integrated pest management (IPM) program in a wide range of crops important to Vermont's economy with the ultimate goal to use management options that have the least impact on the environment, human health and non-target organisms.
The Transdisciplinary Vermont Extension IPM Program Addressing Stakeholder Priorities and Needs for 2013-2016
HAZELRIGG 3a
provide a timely resource for identification and management of disease, arthropods and weeds important to Vermont agriculture, home gardens and landscapes to decrease unnecessary pesticide use
National Plant Diagnostic Network for the Food and Agriculture Defense Initiative
HAZELRIGG 3a
scout vegetable and berry farms in Vermont and provide weekly pest and disease information to the growers through newsletters and listserves in the northeast to help reduce the unnecessary use of pesticides.
Fruit and Vegetable Pest Scouting Calendar
HAZELRIGG 3a
compare three orchard disease and arthropod management systems using standard organic fungicides and novel agricultural biostimulants to identify new disease/pest management tools for organic apple growers in the northeast.
Comparison of Three Organic Apple Managment Systems on Disease and Arthropod Pests
HAZELRIGG 3a
identify alternative uses of anaerobic digester products in response to the diversion of organic wastes from landfills.
Plant Toxicity Tests
NEHER 3a
gain an understanding of the biological diversity associated with improved soil quality and function
Plant-Parasitic Nematode Management as a Component of Sustainable Soil Health Programs in Horticultural and Field Crop Production Systems
NEHER 3a
assess the potential of fungi for management of thrips in forests and greenhouse ornamental crops.
Entomopathogenic Fungi for Management of Pear Thrips, Western Flower Thrips and Other Related Insect Pests with Soil - Inhabiting Stages in Greenhouses and Forests
PARKER 3a
conduct a pilot training program on scouting and pest and disease ID to encourage growers to implement IPM.
Scouting to Reduce Chemical Pesticide Use in Greenhouse Ornamentals
SKINNER 3a
assess the virulence, persistence and spread of select fungal isolates applied to hemlock woolly adelgid.
Dynamics of Naturally Occurring Fungal-Induced Epizootics of Hemlock Wooly Adelgid
SKINNER 3a
conduct a trapping program for western bean cutworm in corn-growing areas in Vermont to assess this pest threat.
Developing an IPM Program for Western Bean Cutworm, a New Corn and Dry Bean Pest in the NE Region
SKINNER 3a
13 projects
3b - Nutrient Runoff and Water Quality
designing, constructing, and monitoring a bioretention raingarden for treating stormwater runoff in a parking lot in Waitsfield, Vermont.
Implementing Low Impact Development in Waitsfield, Vermont
HURLEY 3b
develop a better understanding of carbon and nutrient dynamics in Vermont soils
Multistate Research Coordination Northeastern Region
ROSS 3b
2 projects
3c - Environmental Management
determine the potential of native and introduced perennial grasses for biomass production for thermal energy in Vermont
Grass Biomass Project
BOSWORTH 3c
1 project
3d - Forest Resources
investigating fire feedbacks on ecological communities.
Linking Models to Data to Investigate Patterns and Process in Savannas
BECKAGE 3d
forecasting forest composition and carbon sequestration in response to global climate change
Projecting climate change impacts on Vermont forests using dynamic vegetation models
BECKAGE 3d
2 projects