Blueberry biotic stresses

We are developing protocols that can be used to effectively screen for host resistance against biotic stresses such as blueberry phytophthora root rot,  flower thrip and stem blight. This research focus is part of the research project of our Ph D student Sindoora Nalajala.

A blueberry flower cluster damaged by flower thrips. Picture was taken at the UGA blueberry research farm, Alapaha, GA.