Sustainable Pest Management for PCAs

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Which states have reported cases of tar spot fungus in corn?

California and Texas

New York and Pennsylvania

Ohio and Michigan

Illinois and Indiana (correct)

What is the impact of tar spot fungus on corn plants?

It enhances the photosynthetic ability of corn plants

It only affects the stalks of corn plants

It increases grain yield by 20 to 60 bushels per acre

It causes raised black spots on the leaves (correct)

What are stromata in relation to tar spot fungus?

Structural forms of the fungus that enable it to survive the winter (correct)

A hidden foe of the fungus

Spores released by the fungus in the spring

A type of corn variety resistant to tar spot fungus

What percentage of the water was Mexico supposed to receive under the 1906 Convention in 2013?

6% Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of enabling Mexico to proportionally reduce Rio Grande deliveries according to drought conditions?

To reduce the impact of drought on both countries Signup and view all the answers

What kind of benefits would cooperation between Mexico and the US deliver?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which river is mentioned in the text as being over-allocated?

Colorado River Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of water shortages on the Rio Grande?

Increased water demand Signup and view all the answers

Which treaty governs the use of water from the Rio Grande?

The 1944 treaty Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested solution to the challenges faced by the 1944 water treaty?

Adopt legally binding amendments Signup and view all the answers

Which organization funded the additional research on biological control of tar spot disease in Peoria?

Illinois Corn Growers Association Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential of Gliocladium catenulatum in preventing germination of tar spot fungus' stromata?

88 percent Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the research conducted by the scientists in Peoria?

Investigating the basic biology and genetic underpinnings of the tar spot fungus Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research in Peoria?

Conducting research on tar spot disease Signup and view all the answers

Which group of professionals will be involved in the development of new educational courses for pest control advisors (PCAs)?

Commodity groups and CDFA scientists Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the project funded by the Sustainable Pest Management Pilot Grant Program?

To promote sustainable pest management in agriculture Signup and view all the answers

What role do PCAs play in promoting sustainable pest management (SPM) in California agriculture?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which crops will be included in the study conducted by the California Association of Pest Control Advisers?

Pistachio, grape, tomato, and lettuce Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is partnering with PCAs, commodity groups, growers, and CDFA scientists to collect and analyze pest control practices in California agriculture?

California Association of Pest Control Advisers Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Sustainable Pest Management Pilot Grant Program?

To assess current pest control practices in California Signup and view all the answers

What role do PCAs play in California agriculture?

They conduct surveys for pests and irrigation issues Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the state's new pest management strategy?

Promoting economic viability in agricultural production Signup and view all the answers