2006 IR-4 Seed Treatment initiative
Plans for the 2006 IR-4 Seed Treatment Initiative are to continue
the 2005 research in brassica vegetables and cucurbits in Washington
and California (Phoma spp. control of crucifers), and cucumber beetle
control on cucrbits in North Carolina, New York and Ohio. Studies
will also continue with multiple pest control products in Texas-grown
onions, carrots, radish and cabbage, as well as control of insects
in spinach, collards and other brassica vegetable in Arkansas, Tennessee,
and Virginia. Additionally a number of tests which target plant parasitic
nematodes in tomato, pepper and cucurbits will be run in Florida,
Alabama, and possibly other locations. Efforts will also focus on
the support of special labeling to address immediate pest conrol needs
in the Pacific Northwest (24C label for thiabendazole to conrol Black
Leg) and Section 18 emergency use for fipronil to control onion maggot.
