To help control the fungal disease phytophthora, which causes severe damage to roots and stem of the pepper plant. Molecular studies will determine which specific genes control resistance to isolates of the phytophthora fungus
Project Number: 00-02-032
Funding Round: 1 (1999-2000)
Research Focus Area: Biotechnology
ARI Member Campus: California State University, Fresno
Director: Prince, James P.
Examine the genetic codes of certain soil microorganisms to determine how efficiently they metabolizet he 2, 4-D compounds. Information gained could lead to the development of bioremediation strategies for pollutants that persist in the environment.
Project Number: 00-02-042
Funding Round: 1 (1999-2000)
Research Focus Area: Biotechnology
ARI Member Campus: California State University, Fresno
Director: Wright, Alice
Project Number: 00-03-005
Funding Round: 1 (1999-2000)
Research Focus Area: Biotechnology
ARI Member Campus: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Director: Beckett, Jonathon
To test a newly-developed biological nematocide product for effectiveness in navel and Valencia orange orchards. The citrus nematode is a widespread citrus pest in California, reducting tree growth, fruit size and quanitity. Pesticides currently avaliable to combat this organism are highly toxic.
Project Number: 00-03-023
Funding Round: 1 (1999-2000)
Research Focus Area: Biotechnology
ARI Member Campus: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Director: McNeil, Robert
To characterize the ability of botanicals such as saw palmetto to inhibit the growth of prostate cancer cells that mimic the initial and advanced states of prostate carcinoma in vitro. The effects of botanicals on growth, induction of apoptosis and modulation will also be determined.
Project Number: 00-04-002
Funding Round: 1 (1999-2000)
Research Focus Area: Biotechnology
ARI Member Campus: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Director: Bidlack, Wei W.
To develop a DNA fingerprint of different lettuce types using AFLP mapping techniques. These maps will be used to increase breeding efficiency for improved seed quality, nutritional content and other horticultural attributes.
Project Number: 00-04-021
Funding Round: 1 (1999-2000)
Research Focus Area: Biotechnology
ARI Member Campus: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Director: Still, David
To measure metabloic and energy conservation priniciples in horses during the transition from gait or stride to gallop. Research data will provide information to aid in the study of lameness and mechanical breakdown in horses.
Project Number: 00-04-024
Funding Round: 1 (1999-2000)
Research Focus Area: Biotechnology
ARI Member Campus: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Director: Wickler, Steve
To determine the effect of compost produced from livestock manure and rice straw on suppression of plant-based pathogens in straw-berries. Research will feature inoculation of soil with crown wilt and root rot type pathogens and assessment of plant growth and health.
Project Number: 00-05-004
Funding Round: 1 (1999-2000)
Research Focus Area: Biotechnology
ARI Member Campus: California State University, Chico
Director: Daley, Cynthia
To improve the success and economic benefit of biotechnology applications to the livestock industry. Specifically, the study will improve the pregnancy rate associated with transfer of embyros collected via traditional and non-traiditional methods.
Project Number: 00-05-005
Funding Round: 1 (1999-2000)
Research Focus Area: Biotechnology
ARI Member Campus: California State University, Chico
Director: Daley, Cynthia
To continue development of markers that can be used for identification at the molecular level of Eutypa lata, a serious disease of grapevine that causes yield losses and eventual vine death. Diagnosis using current methods can be slow and sometimes unreliable.
Project Number: 01-02-024
Funding Round: 2 (2000-2001)
Research Focus Area: Biotechnology
ARI Member Campus: California State University, Fresno
Director: Prince, James P.
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