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Course Description

Aspergillus flavus AF36 Prevail has been proven to be an effective commercial tool to control aflatoxin in the almond, cotton, pistachio, and other industries. ABC funded research has confirmed its efficacy in reducing the population of toxic aspergillus strains. This training will cover the latest research findings and industry experience with applications of AF36. It will cover how and when AF36 is applied and used in pistachios, how the industry wide pistachio program could apply to almonds. The affect and benefit it can have on reducing dangerous aflatoxin levels in almond orchards, and how it works with a normal IPM program.

Course Objectives:

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

  • Learn the efficacy of AF36 Prevail in commercial almond and pistachio orchards in various regions of California
  • Describe how AF36 is used in pistachios, and how the industry wide adoption helps with their aflatoxin levels
  • Describe AF36: background, synthesis of the technology, goals, dispersal/application, and some California specific results

Course Details

Credit Type
CCA-Integrated Pest Management, DPR-Other
Course Length
1 Hour
Industry Involvement
Grower, PCA, QAL, PA
Orchard Stage
Not Available
Source
Other
Topics
Orchard Management, Pest Management

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