Innovative Research

Nematology Program // R&D Field Trials

Led by Kristi Sanchez, PhD, Senior Researcher and Nematologist, TriCal Diagnostics
Helping growers diagnose nematode issues and provide support on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) decisions.

Pre-plant measures
Fumigation
Post plant treatment, nematicides

Conducting thorough investigations on plant parasitic nematode (PPN) evaluations pre/post fumigation, post planting through the seasons to determine nematicidal efficacy of the fumigants/nematicides, and monitoring tree growth. This critical multi-year field trial research is:

Evaluating integrated nematode management programs
Investigating nematicidal efficacy of fumigants TriClor and TELONE™ through the seasons – showcasing the benefits of nematode control

TRIAL HIGHLIGHTS

California Grape Trial

Multiyear Trial, initiated in 2019
Goal: To fully investigate the nematicidal efficacy of Chloropicrin as well as TELONE™ through the seasons providing suppression of key plant parasitic nematodes that are known to impact grape – such as dagger, ring, root knot, root lesion, stunt, and spiral.

California Citrus Trial

Multiyear Trial, initiated in 2019
Goal: To examine the performance of TriClor in Citrus to determine nematistatic effects on key plant parasitic nematodes – such as citrus nematode (Tylenchulus semipenetrans), sheath, root lesion, and root knot nematode. This trial is testing TriClor at three different rates: 200lbs, 175lbs, and 150lbs.

California Almond Replant Trial

Multiyear Trial, initiated in 2019
Goal: To investigate Tri-Clor and TELONE™ nematistatic effects, and with contact nematicide Salibro to examine the value of providing an integrated nematode management program for growers. This trial is evaluating nematicidal efficacy and tree growth metrics.