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FAWCETT LAB
University of California
Riverside, CA 92521

Adaskaveg, Jim

Professor & Plant Pathologist

College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences

Plant Pathology


Biography

Degrees

PhD Plant Pathology 1986

University of Arizona

MS Plant Pathology 1984

University of Arizona

BS Agronomy 1982

University of Connecticut

Research Area

Our research includes investigations on the biology, ecology, epidemiology, and management of diseases on tree crops grown in California. Specifically, our research focuses on the epidemiology and management of foliar diseases caused by fungal and bacterial tree pathogens. Research includes ultra-structure of host-pathogen relationships, biology of wood decay fungi, biological and molecular techniques for the detection and identification of fungi, and development of innovative management practices for pre- and postharvest disease control of fruit crops. We have developed exciting, new strategies for management of pre- and postharvest diseases of tree fruit using reduced risk fungicides and disease forecasting programs in California.

Publications


Adaskaveg, J. E., H. Förster, and N. F. Sommer. 2002. Principles of postharvest pathology and management of decays of edible horticultural crops. IN: Postharvest Technology of Horticultural Crops, 4th Edition, Edited by A. Kader. DANR Publication 3311, University of California, Oakland, CA. Pages 163-195.

Soto-Estrada, A. and J.E. Adaskaveg. 2003. New Fungicides and Inoculum-precipitation Based Application Strategies for Managing Peach Rust in California. Plant Dis. 87:1094-1101.

Diéguez-Uribeondo, J., Förster, H., and Adaskaveg, J. E. 2003. Digital image analysis of internal light spots of appressoria of Colletotrichum acutatum. Phytopathology 93: 923-930.

Soto-Estrada, A. and J.E. Adaskaveg. 2003. Analysis of Disease Progress on Leaves and a Temporal Model for Stem Canker Development of Peach Rust in California. Phytopathology, in press.