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Predict likelihood of ACP/HLB dispersal into CA commercial citrus under different control protocols

Project ID:

5300-200

Principal Investigator:

Roger Magarey

Principal Investigator Affiliation:

North Carolina State University

Co-Investigators:

N/A

Collaborators:

  • Timothy Gottwald
  • Weiqi Luo
  • Neil McRoberts

Start Date:

2018

Estimated Duration:

2 year(s)

Completed Date:

N/A

Annual Funding:

N/A

Each CA citrus landscape (residential/commercial/mixed) and infestation/infection locations present different drivers of ACP/HLB development and dispersal. As HLB+ detections arise, timely and efficient management decisions are required to have any success in slowing spread and preserving commercial citrus. Our stochastic model readily analyzes ACP/HLB management efficacy in large-scale landscapes facing different epidemic pressures or resource capabilities through scenario-based simulations and cost-benefit analyses. Outputs assist CA growers and regulatory agencies in designing cost-effective control protocols and prioritizing resources/efforts/controls as the ACP/HLB situation develops.

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