Research

This project is a continuation of the previously funded prairie crop disease monitoring network that was funded as part of the ICAC cluster from 2018-2023. This project will emphasize further development and refinement of the PCDMN, including
developing new methods and improving existing protocols for disease/pathogen monitoring, enhancing information dissemination online, and strengthening coordination of annual biovigilance efforts primarily via annual in-person meetings. This represents a significant improvement over the current project, which due to COVID-19 and logistical issues wasn’t done as part of the current PCDMN. Moreover, it will enhance monitoring protocols, and awareness regarding disease biology, identification and risk assessment, and key management strategies. An improved suite of awareness and risk assessment tools will be part of the proposed project and represents an advancement, while also providing significant additional value over the current project.

Objectives

1. Further development formalization of the PCDMN network, including annual in-person and/or online meetings.
2. Further development & Refinement of survey protocols as well as continued work on disease information & awareness initiatives
3. PCDMN Quick Disease Reporter Tool refinement, and development of disease assessment/risk tools and blackleg pathogen mapping
4. Extension and technology transfer