Awardee Name
Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides
Grant Type
State
Project Title
Biological Control of Potato Virus Y
Awardee State/Territory
Idaho
Involved States/territories
Idaho
End Date
Award Amount
$49,885.00
Project Background
The project will conduct field demonstrations of a biological control for Potato Virus Y in seed potato production in eastern Idaho. Use of biological controls will help reduce the use of insecticides for aphid vector control and negative impact on pollinators and other beneficial insects. BmJ (Bacillus mycoides isolate J) is a microbial disease control agent that has proven effective in early blight control, and research shows the product is also effective for control of PVY in organic potato production. Field days will be conducted each year and a technical bulletin will be developed.
Project targeted to Historically Underserved producers?
No