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Project Leaders: Margery Daughtrey, Senior
Extension Associate, Dept. of Plant Pathology, Cornell University, Long
Island Horticultural Research & Extension Center
Jana Lamboy, Ornamentals IPM Coordinator,
and Debra Marvin, Technical Assistant, New York State Integrated Pest
Management Program, Cornell University, Geneva, NY
Cooperators: Talmage Farm, Riverhead,
NY; The Plantage, Jamesport, NY; Glover Perennials, Aquebogue, NY; Ben
Brook Farm, Erie Co.; Margot Becktell, graduate student; Maria Tobiasz,
technician
Type of grant: Pest-resistant crops
Project location: Ithaca, NY; findings
may be applied nationally
Abstract:
Plants that perform without pesticide inputs
are attractive to gardeners. Commercial growers need to be shown specific
examples of what they can offer to the public. We showcased native garden
plants and perennials resistant to powdery mildew to growers, nurserymen
and landscapers at the Cornell Greenhouse Horticulture Open House and
Field Day, in Ithaca, and reported on the results of our trial at numerous
grower meetings regionally and nationally.
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