Tom A Turini

Vegetable Crops Advisor

Cooperative Extension Fresno County
550 E. Shaw Avenue, Suite 210-B
(559) 241-7515
Fresno, CA 93710
559-375-3147
taturini@ucanr.edu

http://cefresno.ucanr.edu

Also in:
Fresno County
Program Council

Education

M.S. Plant Science, California State University, Fresno. 1997

Awards

• Oscar Lorenz Award
  Presented by UC ANR,  2011

Specialty

Areas of Expertise (click to see all ANR academics with this expertise)

• Ag Commodities and Products - General
• Ag Commodities and Products - Other
• Plant Commodities and Products
• Vegetable Crops
• Peppers
• Tomatoes - Fresh
• Tomatoes - Processing
• Lettuce
• Garlic
• Onions
• Cantaloupes
• Casaba Melons
• Crenshaw Melons
• Honeydew Melons
• Watermelons
• Persian Melons
• Plants and Their Systems
• Plant Product Quality and Utility (Preharvest)
• Plant Management Systems
• Insects, Mites, and Other Arthropods Affecting Plants
• Pathogens and Nematodes Affecting Plants
• Natural Resources and Environment
• Conservation and Efficient Use of Water

Bibliography

Peer Reviewed

• Niyakan, S., Nagashima, Y., Singh, J., Metrani, R., Crosby, K.M., Jifon, J.L., Jayaprakasha, G.K., Ravishankar, S., Brierley, P., Leskovar, D.I., Turini, T.A., Schultheis, J., Coolong, T., Guan, W., Miller, R., Patil, B., Qian, X. and Koiwa, H. (2023). Genetic and geographical inputs that shape Metabolomic and transcriptomic profiles of melon fruits. Scientia Horticulturae. https://doi.org/j.scienta.2023.112337

• Ploeg, A. T., Stoddard, C. S., Turini, T. A., Nunez, J. J., Miyao, E. M., & Subbotin, S. A. (2023). Tomato Mi-gene Resistance-Breaking Populations of Meloidogyne Show Variable Reproduction on Susceptible and Resistant Crop Cultivars. Journal of Nematology, 55(1), 20230043. https://doi.org/10.2478/jofnem-2023-0043

• Singh, J., Metrani, R., Jayaprakasha, G. K., Crosby, K. M. Jifon, J. L., Ravishankar, S., Brierley, P., Leskovar, D.L., Turini, T.A, Schultheis, J., Coolong, T., Guan, W., Patil, B.S. (2022) Profiling carotenoid and sugar contents in unique Cucumis melo L. cultigens harvested from different climatic regions of the United States. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis: Volume 106. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0889157521005068

• Turini, T.A; Stoddard, C.S. and Gilbertson (2022). Biology and management of Sw-5 resistance-breaking tomato spotted wilt virus isolates in Central California. Acta Hortic. 1351:15, 95-101.

• Rodriguez-Ramos, J.C., Turini, T.A., Wang, D. and Hale, L. (2022). Impacts of deficit irrigation and organic amendments on soil microbial populations and yield of processing tomatoes, Applied Soil Ecology, Volume 180, 104625,  ISSN 0929-1393 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2022.104625

• Gao, S., Duan, Y., Wang, D. and Turini, T. (2022). No significant influence of biochar and manure application on nitrogen fate and sequestration by tomato and garlic crops. British Society of Soil Science: Soil Use and Management. V38:1, 676-690. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/sum.12749

• Mondal, S., Jenkins Hladky, L.L., Fashing, P.L., McCreight, J.D., Turini, T.A., Wintermantel, W.M. (2021) First report of cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus and cucurbit chlorotic yellows virus in melon in the Central Valley of California. Plant Disease. Disease Note. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-01-21-0184-PDN

• Suduan, G., Dong, W., Dangi, S.R., Duan, Y., Pflaum, T., Gartung, J., Qin, R. and Turini, T. (2020) Nitrogen dynamics affected by biochar and irrigation level in an onion field. Science of the Total Environment: 714

• Batuman, O., Turini, T.A., LeStrange, M., Stoddard, S., Miyao, E., Aegerter, B.J., Chen, L.F., McRoberts, N., Ullman, D.E. and Gilbertson, R.L. (2020) Development of an IPM Strategy for Thrips and Tomato spotted wilt virus in Processing Tomatoes in the Central Valley of California. Pathogens. 2020 Aug 5;9(8):636. doi: 10.3390/pathogens9080636. PMID: 32764311; PMCID: PMC7459483

• Geisseler, D., Aegerter, B., Aegerter, Miyao, E.M., Turini, T.A. and Cahn, M. (2019) ‘Nitrogen in soil and subsurface drip-irrigated processing tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum) L.) as affected by fertilization level. Scientia Horticulturae 261:108999

• Ottesen, A.; Ramachandrana, P., Reed, E., Gu, G.; Gorham, S., Duchame, D., Newell, M., Rideout, S., Turini, T., Hill, T., Strain, E. and Brown, E. (2019). Metagenome tracking biogeographic agroecology: Phytobiota of tomatoes from Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and California. Food Microbiology. 79, 132-136. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2018.12.001

• Swett, C.L., Putman, A.I., Turini, T.A., and Aegerter, B. J. (June 2019 revision) ‘UC IPM Pest Management Guidelines: Onion/Garlic. Disease section.’  University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Publication 3453. https://www2.ipm.ucanr.edu/agriculture/onion-and-garlic/

• Stoddard, Scott; Turini, Thomas (2018). Management of Fusarium oxysproum race 3 in processing tomatoes with chemical and biofungicides and cultivar resistance. Acta Horticulturae. 1233, 105-112.

• Turini, T.A.; Dara, SK; Ferry-Abee, A; Becker, JO; Godfrey, LD; Smith, R; Aegerter, BJ; Davis, RM; Fennimore, SA; Natwick, ET; Orloff, SB; Westerdahl, BB. (2018). UC IPM Pest Management Guidelines Onion and Garlic. UC ANR Publication 3453. Oakland, CA.

• Lafta, A.; Turini, T., et al.; Sandoya, G.V.; Mou, B. (2017). “Field Evaluation of green and red leaf lettuce genotypes in the Imperial, San Joaquin and Salinas Valleys of California for heat tolerance and extension of the growing seasons.”. HortScience. 52:1, 40-48.
• Batuman, O.; Turini, T.A., et al.; Oliveira, P.V.; Mellinger, H.C.; Adkins, S.; Gilbertson, R. L. (2017). "First report of a resistance-breaking strain of Tomato spotted wilt virus infecting tomatoes with the Sw-5 tospovirus-resistance gene in California." Plant Disease
• Mitchell, J.P.; A., Shrestha, et al.; Hollingsworth, J.; Munk, D.; Hembree, K.; Turini, T (2016). "Precision overhead irrigation is suitable for several Central Valley crops." California Agriculture 70(2): 62-69.
• Yen-Wen, Kuo; Robert, Gilbertson, et al.; Thomas, Turini; Eric, Brennan; Richard, Smith; Steven, Koike (2014). "Iris yellow spot virus on lettuce in Coastal California." Plant Disease 98: 1050-1059.
• Turini, T.; Davis, R., et al.; Aegerter, B.; Gubler, W. (2012). Cucurbits. UC IPM Guidelines. UC ANR. 3445. 2012.
• Klonsky, K.; Mitchell, J., et al.; Miyao, E.; Shrestha, A.; Hembree, K.; Turini, T. (2012). "Evolution of conservation tillage systems for processing tomato production in California¹s Central Valley." HortTechnology 22(5): 617-626.
• Daugovish, O.; Turini, T., et al.; Koike, S.; Osienski, K. (2012). Year-round IPM Program: Cole Crops. UC IPM Guidelines. UC ANR. 3442. 2012.
• Goodell, P.; Stoddard, S., et al.; Natwick, E.; Becker, J.; Henderson, D. (2011). Cucurbit Year-Round IPM Program. UC ANR Publication. 3445. 2011.
• Biscaro, A.; Smith, R., et al.; Cahn, M.; Natwick, E.; Takele, E. (2011). Fresh-market bulb onion production in California. ANR Publication. 7242. 2011.
• Cahn, M.; Turini, T., et al.; Cantwell, M.; Koike, S.; Smith, R. (2011). Iceberg lettuce production in California. ANR Publication. 7215. 2011.
• Cahn, M.; Smith, R., et al.; Daugovish, O.; Natwick, E.; Subberao, K.; Turini, T. (2011). Leaf Lettuce Production in California. ANR Publication. 7216. 2011.
• Strain; Ottensen, et al.; Wang; Turini, T.; Klassen; Brown (2010). Biogeographical Survey of Virginia, Florida and California Tomato Phyllospheres. International Society for Microbial Ecology. Seattle, WA. 2010.
• Turini, T.; Chitrampalam, P., et al.; Matheron, M. (2010). "Effect of sclerotium density and irrigation on disease incidence and on efficacy of Coniothyrium minitans in suppressing lettuce drop caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum." Plant Disease 94(9): 1118-1124.
• Cox, C.; Chitrampalam, P., et al.; Turini, T.; Pryor, B. (2010). "Efficacy of Coniothyrium minitans on lettuce drop caused by Sclerotinia minor in desert agroecosystem." Biological Control 55: 92-96.
• Turini, T.; Davis, R., et al.; Aegerter, B.; Gubler, W. (2009). Cucurbits. UC IPM Guidelines. UC ANR. 3445. 2009.
• Natwick, E.; Turini, T., et al.; Koike, S.; Molinar, R. (2009). UC IPM Lettuce Year Round Plan. 2009.
• Hartz, T.; Baameur, A., et al.; Turini, T.; Takele, E.; Cantwell, M. (2009). Watermelon Production in California. Vegetable Production Series. UC ANR. 7218. 2009.
• Rojas, M.; Hagen, C., et al.; Sudarshana, M.; Natwick, E.; Gilbertson, R. (2008). "Biology and molecular characterization of Cucurbit leaf crumple virus, and emergent cucurbit-infecting Begomovirus in the Imperial Valley of California." Plant Disease 92: 781-793.
• Cantwell, M.; Hartz, T., et al.; Mickler, J.; Turini, T. (2008). Cantaloupe Production in California. Vegetable Production Series. UC ANR. 7218. 2008.
• Turini, T.; Davis, R., et al.; Aegerter, B.; Stapleton, J.; Wintermantel, W. (2008). Cucurbit aphid-borne yellows virus. UC IPM Guidelines. UC ANR. 3445. 2008.
• Turini, T.; Davis, M., et al.; Aegerter, B.; Stapleton, J.; Wintermantel, W. (2008). Cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus. UC IPM Guidelines. UC ANR. 3445. 2008.
• Liu, H.; McCreight, J., et al.; Turini, T. (2008). "Genetic Resistance to Cucurbit Leaf Crumple Virus in Melon." HortScience 43: 122-126.
• Pappu, H.; Poole, G., et al.; Davis, R. (2007). "Increasing outbreaks and impact of Iris yellow spot virus in bulb and seed onion crops in the Imperial and Antelope Valleys of California." Plant Health Progress
• Zhou, Y.; Seo, Y., et al.; Turini, T.; Gilbertson, R. (2006). "Evaluation of cotton germplasm for resistance to the whitefly and Cotton leaf crumple disease and etiology of CLCr in California’s Imperial Valley." Plant Disease 90: 877-884.
• Coffey, M.; McCreight, J., et al.; Turini, T. (2005). "Field Evidence for a New Race of Powdery Mildew on Melon." HortScience 40: 888.
• Turini, T.; Davis, R., et al.; Gubler, W.; Aegerter, B. (2005). Monosporascus vine decline. UC IPM Guidelines. 3445. 2005.
• Liu, H.; McCreight, J., et al.; Turini, T. (2005). "Resistance to cucurbit leaf crumple virus in melon." HortScience 40(4): 1108-1109.
• Waugh, M.; Stanghellini, M., et al.; Radewald, K.; Ferrin, D.; McCaslin, M. (2004). "Crop residue destruction strategies that enhance rather than inhibit reproduction of Monosporascus cannonballus." Plant Pathology 53: 50-53.
• Ferrin, D.; Stanghellini, M., et al.; Kim, D.; Radewald, K.; Ohr, H.; Turini, T. (2003). "Application of preplant fumigants via drip irrigation systems for the management of root rot of melons caused by Monosporascus cannonballus." Plant Disease 87: 1176-1178.
• Subbarao, K.; Koike, S., et al.; Davis, M. (2003). Vegetable diseases caused by soilborne pathogens. UC ANR Communications Services. 8099. 2003.
• Mayberry, K.; Turini, T. (2002). Air pollution. Compendium of Diseases of Carrot, Celery, and other Umbelliferous Crops.L. Datnov and R. Davis. St. Paul, MN, APS Press.
• Turini, T.; Mayberry, K., et al.; Holmes, G. (2002). Alleopathy. Compendium of Diseases of Carrot, Celery, and other Umbelliferous Crops.L. Datnov and M. Davis. St. Paul, MN, APS Press.
• Laemmlen, F.; Turini, T. (2002). Bermudagrass seed production. UC IPM Guidelines. UC ANR. 3472. 2002.
• Azad, H.; Turini, T., et al.; Cooksey, D. (2002). "Effect of desert corn flea beetle on sudangrass bacterial leaf blotch severity." Phytopathology 92(S82)
• Turini, T.; Mayberry, K. (2002). Fertilizer injury. Compendium of Diseases of Carrot, Celery, and other Umbelliferous Crops.L. Datnov and M. Davis. St. Paul, MN, APS Press.
• Natwick, E.; Turini, T., et al.; Cook, G. (2001). "Relative susceptibility of upland cotton cultivars and breeding lines to charcoal rot." Phytopathology 91(6): S90.
• Kim, D.; Stanghellini, M., et al.; Waugh, M.; Sims, J.; Mayberry, K.; McCaslin, M. (2001). "Vine-decline of melons caused by Monosporascus cannonballus: I. Pre-plant disease management strategies." Phytopathology 91(6): S84.
• Stanghellini, M.; Radewald, K., et al.; Kim, D.; Mayberry, K. (2001). "Vine-decline of melons caused by Monosporascus cannonballus: III. Post-harvest disease management strategies." Phytopathology 91(6): S75.
• Suarshana, M.; Guzman, P., et al.; Seo, Y.; Natwick, E.; Mayberry, K. (2000). "A new bipartite geminivirus (begomovirus) causing leaf curl and crumpling in cucurbits in the Imperial Valley of California." Plant Disease 84: 488.
• Teviotdale, B.; Holtz, B., et al.; Turini, T. (1999). "Comparison of models to predict the occurrence of fire blight in the San Joaquin Valley of California." Acta Horticulturae 489: 437-439.

Non-Peer Reviewed

• Swett, C., Collinson, M., Gastellum, M., Aegerter, B., Geiser, D., Turini, T., Vinchesi-Vahl, A., Miyao, E., (2023). Control strategies for F. falciforme, a newly recognized and widespread cause of premature vine decline. California Tomato Research Institute 2022 Annual Reports.

• Shekasteband, R., Rotenberg, D., Whitfield, A.E. and Turini, T.A. (2023). Marker-assisted breeding for polygenic tomato spotted wilt resistance in tomatoes. California Tomato Research Institute Reports.

• Turini, T.A. (2023). Stink bug monitoring with pheromone baited traps. California Tomato Research Institute Reports, 2022 Annual Reports.
• Turini, T.A. (2022). Beet leafhopper efficacy comparison. California Tomato Research Institute Reports, 2021 Annual Reports.
• Hodson, A.; Swett, C., et al.; Turini, T.; Aegerter, B. and Vencesi-Vahl (2022). Diagnosing and co-managing nematode-Fusarium disease complex. California Tomato Research Institute Reports, 2021 Annual Reports.
• Wintermantel, W.M.; Mondal, S., et al.; Turini, T.A. and Gilbertson (2022). Increasing whitefly populations in the Central Valley of California led to introduction and establishment of whitefly-transmitted viruses in melon. Journal of Economic Entomology Abstracts.
• Gilbertson, R.L.; Turini, T.A., et al.; Wintermantel, W.; Vasquez, M.; Cespedes, M. (2022). Monitoring for insect vectors in melons, development of vector-independent screening methods and investigation of late-season outbreaks of aphid-transmitted viruses. California Melon Research Board Annual Reports from 2021 Research.
• Wintermantel, W.M.; Gilbertson, R.L., et al.; McCreight, J.D. (2022). Monitoring the seasonality and incidence of whitefly-transmitted yellowing viruses in Low Desert and Central Valley melon production regions, and determining of the threat of CYSDV and CCYV to Central Valley production. California Melon Research Board Annual Reports from 2021 Research.
• Turini, T.A.; Stoddard, C.S. and Gilbertson (2022). Varietal Response to resistance-breaking Tomato spotted wilt virus and comparison of insecticides for thrips management. California Tomato Research Institute Reports, 2021 Annual Reports.

• Turini., T.A., Stoddard, C.S. and Gilbertson, R.L. (2021) Varietal response to resistance breaking tomato spotted wilt virus California Tomato Research Institute Annual Research Reports, 2020. 52:126-130.

• Gilbertson, R.L., McRoberts, N., Turini, T.A., Vinchesi, A.C., Ullman, D. and Mutschler-Chu, M. (2021). The resistance breaking strain of TSWV in CA processing tomatoes: Monitoring, improved detection and screening for resistance. California Tomato Research Institute Annual Research Reports, 2020. 52: 62-71.

• Nocco, M. and Turini, T. (2021) How do different soil types impact physiology, yield and quality under late-season deficit irrigation? California Tomato Research Institute Annual Research Reports, 2020. 52: 5-12.

• Swett, C., Aegerter, B., Miyao, E., Turini, T., Stoddard, S., Vinchesi-Vahl, A. and Brackrog, A. (2021) Control strategies for F. falciforme, a newly recognized and widespread cause of premature vine decline. California Tomato Research Institute Annual Research Reports, 2020. 52: 76-91.

• Turini, T.A. (2021) Consperse Stink bug IPM update. California Tomato Research Institute Annual Research Reports, 2020. 52: 55-61.

• Turini, T.A. (2021). Beet leafhopper efficacy comparison. California Tomato Research Institute Annual Research Reports, 2020. 52: 72-75.

• Swett, C.S., Aegerter, B., Miyao, G., Turini, T., Stoddard, S., Vinchesi-Vahl, A., Hellman, B., Beulieu, J. (2020) Efficacy of F3 cultivars. California Tomato Research Institute Annual Research Reports, 2019. 51:60-62.

• Turini, T.A. (2020) Consperse Stink bug IPM update. California Tomato Research Institute Annual Research Reports, 2019. 51:30-36.

• Turini, T.A. (2020) Influence of increases of non-managed fallow areas on insect pest and disease pressure.  California Weed Science Society Proceedings. 72:27.

• Turini, T.A. (2020) Management of white rot in onions and garlic and recent research. Progressive Crop Consultant. 5:1.  12-14.

• Gilbertson, R.L., Turini, T.A., Wintermantel, W. and Vasquez-Mayorga, M. (2020) Monitoring an outbreak of B. tabaci whiteflies in melons in 2018 and continued development of vector independent screening for whitefly transmitted viruses infecting melons. California Melon Board Reports.

• Swett, C.S., Martin, F. Gordon, T., Aegerter, B., Miyao, G., Turini, T., Stoddard, S. and Vinchesi-Vahl (2020) Rapid Fusarium wilt diagnosis. California Tomato Research Institute Annual Research Reports, 2019. 51:37-43.

• Gilbertson, R.L., McRoberts, N.,Turini, T., Vinchesi-Vahl, A., Ullman, D. (2020) The resistance breaking strain of TSWV in CA processing tomatoes. California Tomato Research Institute Annual Research Reports, 2019. 51:82-92.

• Turini, T.A., Stoddard, C.S., Aegerter, B., Wang, Z., Gilbertson, R.L. (2020). Varietal response to resistance-breaking Tomato spotted wilt virus. California Tomato Research Institute Annual Research Reports, 2019. 51:93-97.

• Gilbertson, R.L., Rojas, M., Ben-Mahmoud, S., Mutschler-Chen, M., Turini, T. (2019) Resistance breaking strain of Tomato spotted wilt virus in the Central Valley of California: Survey, genetic variability, detection and screening for resistance. California Tomato Research Institute Annual Research Report for 2018. 26-28.

• Gilbertson, R.L., Turini, T.A., Wintermantel, W., Vasquez-Mayorga, M. (2019) Monitoring an outbreak of whiteflies in melons in 2018 and continued development of vector-independent screening for whitefly transmitted viruses infecting melons. California Melon Research Board 2018-2019 Annual Reports 2-6.

• Turini, T.A. (2019) ‘Evaluation of plant growth regulator applications to concentrate fruit set and reduce the period of melon harvest.’ California Melon Research Board 2018-2019 Annual Reports. 21-27.

• Swett, C.S., Martin, G., Gordon, T., Aegerter, B., Miyao, E., Turini, T.A., Stoddard, C.S. and Vinchesi, A. (2019) ‘Fusarium Diseases of Tomato: Varietal selection, diagnosis, soil detection and risk assessment.’ California Tomato Research Institute Annual Research Report for 2018. 16-19.

• Swett, C.S., Miyao, E., Aegerter, B., Turini, T.A., Stoddard, C.S. and Vinchesi, A. (2019) Improving resources for rapidly differentiating tomato crown rot diseases. California Tomato Research Institute Annual Research Report for 2018. 20-21.

• Turini, T.A., Stoddard, C.S. and Gilbertson, R.L. (2019) ‘Tomato resistance-breaking Tomato spotted wilt virus strain: Biology and management in Central California.’ American Soiciety of Agronomy. California Plant and Soil Conference Proceedings. 72-78.

• Turini, T.A., Stoddard, C.S., Aegerter, B. and Gilbertson, R.L. (2019) ‘Varietal Response to resistance-breaking Tomato spotted wilt virus.’ California Tomato Research Institute Annual Research Report, 2018. 28-29.

• Turini, T., Goodell, P. and Zalom, F. (2018) Consperse stink bug detection and management in Central California. 15^th ISHS Symposium on the Processing Tomato. p 29.

• Gilbertson, R.L., Macedo, M.A., Turini, T.A., Rojas, M. (2018) Detection, monitoring and biological properties of the resistance-breaking strain of Tomato spotted wilt virus that has emerged in the Central Valley of California.  California Tomato Research Institute Annual Project Reports for 2017. 25-26.

• Turini, T.A. (2018) Evaluation of plant growth regulator application to concentrate fruit set and reduce the period of melon harvest. California Melon Research Board Reports for 2017. 19-22.

• Stoddard, S. and Turini (2018). Management of Fusarium oxysporum race 3 in processing tomatoes with chemical, bio-fungicide and variety resistance. 15th ISHS Symposium on the Processing Tomato. 16.

• Stoddard, S. and Turini, T. (2018) Management of Fusarium wilt race 3 with chemical and biological transplant drenches. California Tomato Research Institute Annual Project Reports for 2017. 20-21.

• Turini, T.A. (2018). Plant resistance-breaking strain of Tomato spotted wilt virus: What it is, what we know and what we can do. Progressive Crop Consultant. 14-16. Mar/Apr.

• Turini, T., Stewart, D., Murdock, J. and Sumner, D.F. (2018) Sample costs to produce processing tomatoes in San Joaquin Valley South. UC Davis, Agricultural Resource Economics. pp. 1-24.  https://coststudyfiles.ucdavis.edu/uploads/cs_public/2e/7a/2e7a8cf0-b7fd-4207-b945-7b4b8a82625c/17processtomatofresnosdi-final_draft.pdf

• Turini T.A. (2018) Tomato resistance-breaking Tomato spotted wilt virus detected in 2018. Fresno County Vegetable Crops Website and linked through California Tomato Research Institute. March. http://ucanr.edu/sites/Vegetable_Crops/files/281645.pdf

• Turini, T.A.; LeStrange, M., et al.; Gilbertson, R.L. (2017). "Thirps management in processing tomatoes and influence on Tomato spotted wilt virus symptom incidence in Central California". Acta Horticulturae 1159/XIV International Symposium on Processing Tomato.C. Argerich, M. Cámara and S. Colvine. ISHS. 1159, 117-124. 1 May.
• Gilbertson, R.L.; Macedo, M.A., et al.; Turini, T.A.; Rojas, M. (2017). Detection, monitoring and biological properties of the resistance-breaking strain of Tomato spotted wilt virus that has emerged in the Central Valley of California. California Tomato Research Institute Annual Project Reports for 2017. 25-26. Dec.
• Miyao, G.; Aegerter, B., et al.; Stoddard, S.; Turini, T.; Vinchesi, A. (2017). Evaluation of varieties with Fusarium wilt, race 3 resistance. California Tomato Research Institute Annual Project Reports for 2016. 82-95. Dec.

• Miyao, G., Aegerter, B., Stoddard, S., Turini, T. and Vinchesi, A. (2017) Evaluation of varieties with Fusarium wilt, race 3 resistance. California Tomato Research Institute Annual Project Reports for 2016. 82-95.

• Turini, T.A. (2017). Management options for white rot, a persistent challenge for onion and garlic growers. Progressive Crop Consultant. 30-33. Nov/Dec.
• Turini, T.A. (2016). Spotted wilt management in tomatoes. Progressive Crop Consultant. 1:2, 4-9. Jul/Aug.
• Turini, T.A. (2015). Beet curly op virus: Persistent issue in tomatoes. CAPCA Adviser. 18:6, 58-60. Dec.
• Gilbertson, R.; Turini, T., et al.; Le Strance, M.; Stoddard, C.; Ullman, D. (2013). Research-based tomato spotted wilt virus management plan in Central California processing tomatoes. Plant and Soils Conference Proceedings. 17-22. 2013.
• Rodriguez, D.; Turini, T. (2012). Comparison of fungicides for control of powdery mildew on muskmelon, 2011. Plant Disease Management Reports. 6, V057. 2012.
• Rodriguez, D.; Turini, T. (2012). Comparison of materials for control of downy mildew on iceberg lettuce, 2011. Plant Disease Management Reports. 6, V055. 2012.
• Miyao, E.; Aegerter, B., et al.; Turini, T.; Le Strange, M. (2012). "Control of tomato powdery mildew (Leveillula taurica) and impacts on fruit yield and quality in central California." Phytopathology 102: S6.7.
• Stoddard, S.; Turini, T. (2012). Drip irrigated, double row tomatoes on 80-inch beds (year 3). 2011 Annual Reports. California Tomato Research Institute. 9-14. 2012.
• Rodriguez, D.; Turini, T. (2012). Evaluation of materials for control of powdery mildew on processing tomato, 2011. Plant Disease Management Reports. 6, V057. 2012.
• Rodriguez, D.; Turini, T., et al.; Le Strange, M. (2012). "Influence of insecticide programs on Tomato spotted wilt virus in California processing tomatoes." Phytopathology 102: S190.
• Munk, D.; Turini, T., et al.; Wroble, J. (2012). Irrigation and salinity management on processing tomato production in Fresno County California. 2011 Annual Reports. California Tomato Research Institute. 19-22. 2012.
• Rodriguez, D.; Turini, T. (2012). Recent research on lettuce downy mildew control. Fresno County Vegetable Crops Web Site. UCCE. 2012.
• Rodriguez, D.; Turini, T. (2012). Recent research on thrips control in onions. Fresno County Vegetable Crops Web Site. UCCE. 2012.
• Rodriguez, D.; Turini, T. (2012). Recent research on tomato powdery mildew control. Fresno County Vegetable Crops Web Site. UCCE. 2012.
• Aegerter, B.; Stoddard, S., et al.; Barrett, D.; Le Strange, M.; Nunez, J. (2012). UCCE Statewide Processing Tomato Variety Evaluation Trials, 2011. 2011 Annual Reports. California Tomato Research Institute. 23-34. 2012.
• Turini, T.; Stoddard, S. (2011). Drip irrigated, double row tomatoes on 80-inch beds (year 3). 2010 Annual Reports. California Tomato Research Institute. 9-14. 2011.
• Rodriguez, D.; Turini, T. (2011). "Effect of fungicide programs on white rot of garlic in California." Phytopathology 101: S179.
• Le Strange, M.; Turini, T., et al.; Rodriguez, D. (2011). Efficacy and influence of insecticide applications on incidence of Tomato spotted wilt virus in processing tomatoes. Fresno County Vegetable Crops Web Site. UCCE. 2011.
• Turini, T. (2011). Fungal disease moved with soil is expanding its presence in Fresno County. Fresno County Vegetable Crops Web Site. UCCE. 11 November 2011.
• Turini, T.; Munk, D., et al.; Wroble, J. (2011). Influence of irrigation and salinity management on processing tomato production in Fresno County California. Annual Plant and Soil Conference Proceedings. 183. 2011.
• Munk, D.; Turini, T., et al.; Wroble, J. (2011). Irrigation and salinity management on processing tomato production in Fresno County California. 2010 Annual Reports. California Tomato Research Institute. 19-22. 2011.
• Rodriguez, D.; Turini, T. (2011). New developments in white rot management. Vegetables West. 4, 10-12. 2011.
• Le Strange, M.; Turini, T., et al.; Rodriguez, D. (2011). Relative susceptibility of tomato varieties to disease. Fresno County Vegetable Crops Web Site. UCCE. 2011.
• Stapleton, J.; Aegerter, B., et al.; Miyao, E.; Le Strange, M.; Hartz, T. (2011). Tomato powdery mildew control. 2010 Annual Reports. California Tomato Research Institute. 37-44. 2011.
• Gilbertson, R.; Le Strange, M., et al.; Batuman, O.; Turini, T. (2011). Tomato Spotted Wilt Management Research Progress. Vegetables West. 15-16. 2011.
• Aegerter, B.; Stoddard, S., et al.; Barrett, D.; Le Strange, M.; Nunez, J. (2011). UCCE Statewide Processing Tomato Variety Evaluation Trials, 2011. 2010 Annual Reports. California Tomato Research Institute. 23-34. 2011.
• Batuman, O.; Gilbertson, R., et al.; Le Strange, M.; Stoddard, S.; Ullman, D. (2011). Western flower thrips abundance and incidence of Tomato spotted wilt in processing tomato fields in the Central Valley of California. 2010 Annual Reports. California Tomato Research Institute. 2011.
• Turini, T.; McGiffen, M. (2010). Applying calucium fertilizers thorugh drip-tape to increase cantaloupe storage quality. California Melon Research Board Reports. 2010.
• Rodriguez, D.; Turini, T., et al.; Janegitz, M. (2010). Comparison of fungicide programs for control of powdery mildew (Leveillula taurica) on tomato. Vegetable and Melon Crops Research Reports. UCCE Fresno. 2010. http://cefresno.ucdavis.edu
• Turini, T.; Stoddard, S. (2010). Drip irrigated double-row tomatoes on 80-inch beds. California Tomato Research Institute Reports. 2010.
• Cox, C.; Chitrampalam, P., et al.; Turini, T.; Pryor, B. (2010). "Efficacy of Coniothyrium minitans on lettuce drop caused by Sclerotinia minor in desert agroecosystem." Biological Control 55(2)
• Rodriguez, D.; Turini, T., et al.; Janegitz, M. (2010). Evaluation of materials for control of powdery mildew on processing tomato, 2010. Research Reports. 2010. http://cefresno.ucdavis.edu
• Le Strange, M.; Turini, T., et al.; Gilbertson, R. (2010). Influence of thrips control programs on TSWV incidence in processing tomatoes in California. American/Canadian Pacific Division Meeting. 2010.
• Gilbertson, R.; Koike, S., et al.; Turini, T. (2010). Investigation of Tospovirus outbreaks in California lettuce production. California Leafy Greens Research Board Annual Reports. 2010.
• Turini, T. (2010). Processing Tomato Blog. 6 August 2010.
• Rodriguez, D.; Turini, T., et al.; Janegitz, M. (2010). Response of processing tomato varieties to powdery mildew. Vegetable and Melon Crops Research Reports. UCCE Fresno. 2010. http://cefresno.ucdavis.edu
• Le Strange, M.; Turini, T. (2010). Severe tomato powdery mildew in Fresno County, 2009. Vegetables West. 14-17. March-April 2010.
• Aegerter, B.; Stoddard, S., et al.; Barrett, D.; Miyao, E.; Mickler, J.; Turini, T. (2010). UCCE statewide processing tomato variety comparisons, 2009. California Tomato Research Institute Reports. 2010.
• Molinar, R.; Turini, T., et al.; Hembree, K.; Schwankl, L. (2009). Comparison of fungicides and biological control agents for control of white rot, 2008. Plant Disease Management Reports. 3, V089. 2009.
• Rodriguez, D.; Turini, T. (2009). Comparison of fungicides for control of powdery mildew of melons, 2008. Plant Disease Management Reports. 3, V005. 2009.
• Turini, T. (2009). Comparison of personal watermelon varieties, 2008. Vegetable and Melon Crops Research Reports. UCCE Fresno. 2009. http://cefresno.ucdavis.edu
• Smith, R.; Koike, S., et al.; Turini, T. (2009). Impatiens necrotic spot virus research progress. California Mixed Greens Research Board Report. 2009.
• Turini, T. (2009). Influence of vine trimming on processing tomato yield and quality in the Central Valley of California. California Tomato Research Institute Reports. 2009.
• Turini, T.; Batuman, O., et al.; Le Strange, M.; Miyao, E.; Gilbertson, R. (2009). "Investigation of thrips population and Tomato spotted wilt virus incidence in processing tomatoes in the Central Valley of California." Phytopathology 99: S11.
• Turini, T. (2009). Management of limited water supply in vegetable crops. Drought Response. UCCE Fresno. April 2009.
• Stoddard, S.; Le Strange, M., et al.; Turini, T. (2009). Proceedings of the annual California Weed Science Society. 61, 107-110. 2009.
• Schwankl, L.; Turini, T., et al.; Hembree, K. (2009). Progress report on the use of fungicides for control of white rot of onions and garlic, 2008-2009. Report to California Garlic and Onion Research Advisory Board. 2009.
• Le Strange, M.; Turini, T., et al.; Gilbertson, R. (2009). "Response of processing tomato varieties to TSWV under Fresno County, California Conditions." Phytopathology 99: S131.
• Stoddard, S.; Aegerter, B., et al.; Miyao, E.; Le Strange, M. (2009). Tomato powdery mildew control. California Tomato Research Institute Reports. 2009.
• Smith, R.; Koike, S., et al.; Turini, T. (2009). Update on Impatiens necrotic spot virus in lettuce. Monterey County Newsletter. February 2009.
• Smith, R.; Koike, S., et al.; Turini, T. (2009). Vegetable growers helped with damaging thrips vectored viruses. UC Delivers. 2009.
• Turini, T. (2009). Virus problems in tomatoes; recognition and options. Vegetables West. 13:3, 14-16. 2009.
• Stoddard, S.; Turini, T., et al.; Ullman, D. (2009). Western flower thrips abundance and incidence of Tomato spotted wilt virus in processing tomato fields in the Central Valley of California. California Tomato Research Institute Reports. 2009.
• Le Strange, M.; Turini, T., et al.; Gilbertson, R. (2008). 2007 Progress Report: Efficacy of foliar applied insecticides on thrips on processing tomatoes. Down the Vegetable Row San Joaquin County. May 2008.
• Le Strange, M.; Turini, T., et al.; Gilbertson, R. (2008). 2007 Progress Report: thrips control programs on TSWV incidence & tomato yield. University of California Vegetable Notes: Fresno, Kings and Tulare Counties. 8-9. March 2008.
• Schwankl, L.; Turini, T., et al.; Davis, R.; Hembree, K. (2008). Activity of fungicides and biological control agents against garlic white rot, Fresno, County. Vegetable and Melon Crops Research Reports. UCCE Fresno. 2008. http://cefresno.ucdavis.edu
• Schwankl, L.; Turini, T., et al.; Davis, M.; Molinar, R. (2008). Comparison of fungicides and biological control agents for control of white rot in the Central San Joaquin Valley of California. National Allium Conference Proceedings. 2008.
• Rodriguez, D.; Turini, T. (2008). Comparison of fungicides for control of powdery mildew on muskmelon. Vegetable and Melon Crops Research Reports. UCCE Fresno. 2008. http://cefresno.ucdavis.edu
• Rodriguez, D.; Turini, T. (2008). Control of melon powdery mildew with new tools. California Melon Research Board Reports. 2008.
• Turini, T.; Chitrampalam, P., et al.; Pryor, B. (2008). "Effect of biocontrol and chemical strategies against lettuce drop caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum and S. minor in desert agroecosystems." Phytopathology 98: S38.
• Stapleton, J.; Turini, T., et al.; Bottoms, R. (2008). Effect of solarization combined with Basamid G against soil-borne pests of melons. California Melon Research Board Reports. 2008.
• Le Strange, M.; Turini, T., et al.; Gilbertson, R. (2008). Efficacy of foliar applied insecticides against thrips on processing tomatoes. Vegetable and Melon Crops Research Reports. UCCE Fresno. 2008. http://cefresno.ucdavis.edu
• Rodriguez, D.; Turini, T., et al.; Stapleton, J.; Stanghellini, M. (2008). Evaluation of Basamid G and solarization for control of Monosporascus root rot, 2007. Plant Disease Management Reports. St. Paul, MN, The American Phytopathological Society. 2, V168. 2008.
• Turini, T.; Natwick, E. (2008). Evaluation of Insecticides for Control of Thrips and Suppression of IYSV. Report to California Garlic and Onion Research Advisory Board. 2008.
• Turini, T.; Natwick, E. (2008). Evaluation of insecticides for suppression of thrips and suppression of IYSV. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 2-4. March 2008.
• Schwankl, L.; Turini, T., et al.; Gerik, J.; Molinar, R. (2008). Progress report on the use of fungicides for control of white rot of onions and garlic, 2007-2008. Report to California Garlic and Onion Research Advisory Board. 2008.
• Turini, T.; Le Strange, M. (2008). Statewide processing tomato variety trial-Fresno County results, 2007. University of California Vegetable Notes: Fresno, Kings and Tulare Counties. 8-9. March 2008.
• Rodriguez, D.; Turini, T., et al.; Bottoms, R.; Stapleton, J. (2008). Testing use of dazomet and/or solarization for control of soilborne pests of melon in the low desert. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. June 2008.
• Rodriguez, D.; Turini, T., et al.; Bottoms, R.; Stapleton, J. (2008). Testing use of dazomet and/or solarization for control of soilborne pests of melon in the low desert. UC Plant Protection Quarterly. UCCE. 18:2, 10-17. 2008.
• Gilbertson, R.; Turini, T., et al.; Le Strange, M.; Batuman, O. (2008). Tomato Spotted wilt virus in the Central San Joaquin Valley. CAPCA Advisor. 9:5, 80-82. 2008.
• Le Strange, M.; Turini, T. (2008). TSWV symptom incidence in processing tomato varieties. Vegetable and Melon Crops Research Reports. UCCE Fresno. 2008. http://cefresno.ucdavis.edu
• Miyao, E.; Aegerter, B., et al.; Le Strange, M.; Turini, T. (2008). UCCE Statewide Powdery Mildew Control Trials, 2008. California Tomato Research Institute Reports. 2008.
• Aegerter, B.; Stoddard, S., et al.; Barrett, D.; Le Strange, M.; Mickler, J.; Nunez, J. (2008). UCCE Statewide Processing Tomato Variety Evaluation Trials, 2008. California Tomato Research Institute Reports. 2008.
• Turini, T.; Hembree, K. (2008). Using Treflan TR-10 in cucurbits at lay-by. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 14. 2008.
• Batuman, O.; Gilbertson, R., et al.; Le Strange, M.; Ullman, D. (2008). Western Flower Thrips Abundance and Incidence of Tomato Spotted Wilt on Processing Tomato Fields in the Central Valley of California. California Tomato Research Institute Reports. 2008.
• Batuman, O.; Gilbertson, R., et al.; Ullman, D.; Turini, T. (2008). Western flower thrips abundance and the incidence of Tomato spotted wilt on processing tomato fields in the Central Valley of California. University of California Vegetable Notes: Fresno, Kings and Tulare Counties. 4-5. March 2008.
• Batuman, O.; Gilbertson, R., et al.; Ullman, D.; Turini, T. (2008). Western flower thrips abundance and the incidence of Tomato spotted wilt on processing tomato fields in the Central Valley of California. Down the Vegetable Row San Joaquin County. May 2008.
• Turini, T. (2007). Comparison of fungicides for control of powdery mildew on iceberg lettuce. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 2. January 2007.
• Turini, T. (2007). Cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus detected in low desert areas of California and Arizona. Fresno County Vegetable Notes. 2-3. March 2007.
• Stanghellini, M.; Turini, T., et al.; Ferrin, D.; Cardoza, R. (2007). Fungicide applications for Monosporascus vine decline: 2005 and 2006 trial results. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 5-6. March 2007.
• Hayes, R.; Turini, T., et al.; Mou, B. (2007). Performance of iceberg lettuce varieties and breeding lines in Sphingomonas suberifaciens infested soil. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 12-13. February 2007.
• Hayes, R.; Turini, T., et al.; Mou, B. (2007). Performance of iceberg lettuce varieties and breeding lines in Sphingomonas suberifaciens infested soil. Imperial Valley Agricultural Briefs. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 3-4. September 2007.
• Stapleton, J.; Turini, T., et al.; Bottoms, R.; Stanghellini, M. (2007). Report to the California Melon Research Board. 99-107. 2007.
• Turini, T.; Stapleton, J., et al.; Bottoms, R. (2007). Solarization heats up in the low desert. CAPCA Advisor. 10-12. June 2007.
• Turini, T.; Natwick, E. (2007). Thrips control and IYSV disease suppression in onions. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 2-4. March 2007.
• Turini, T.; Le Strange, M., et al.; Gilbertson, R. (2007). Tomato spotted wilt virus in California processing tomatoes. California Tomato Grower. 7-9. April 2007.
• Turini, T.; Le Strange, M., et al.; Gilbertson, R.; Ullman, D. (2007). Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus in California Processing Tomatoes. California Tomato Grower. 2007.
• Turini, T.; Natwick, E., et al.; Gilbertson, R. (2007). Two new whitefly transmitted viruses in six months. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 5-7. May 2007.
• Batuman, O.; Gilbertson, R., et al.; Le Strange, M.; Ullman, D. (2007). Western Flower Thrips Abundance and Incidence of Tomato Spotted Wilt on Processing Tomato Fields in the Central Valley of California. California Tomato Research Institute Reports. 2007.
• Turini, T. (2006). Beet mild curly top virus detected in Imperial Valley. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 4. July 2006.
• Turini, T. (2006). Black rot of crucifers. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 7. November 2006.
• Coffey, M.; Turini, T., et al.; McCreight, J.; Matheron, M. (2006). Changes influencing control of cucurbit powdery mildew in Imperial County, California. Program National Association of County Agricultural Agents Conference. 2006.
• Cardoza, R.; Turini, T. (2006). Comparison of Fungicides for control of onion downy mildew. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 2-3. January 2006.
• Cardoza, R.; Turini, T. (2006). Comparison of fungicides for control of powdery mildew on Muskmelon, 2005. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 5-8. February 2006.
• Turini, T. (2006). Comparison of fungicides for the control of powdery mildew on muskmelon, 2006. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 12-14. October 2006.
• Westerdahl, R.; Turini, T., et al.; Meister, H. (2006). Comparison of Phoenix and Beta 8520 suarbeet varieties in cyst nematode infested fields in Imperial Valley. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 8-9. July 2006.
• Turini, T.; Stanghellini, M., et al.; Masaghi, I. (2006). Control of vine decline and charcoal rot with in-season fungicide applications. California Melon Research Board Reports. 2006.
• Turini, T. (2006). Corky root of lettuce. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 6. November 2006.
• Turini, T. (2006). Cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus present in Imperial Valley. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 5-6. December 2006.
• Turini, T. (2006). Evaluation of AQ10 as a biological control agent against powdery mildew of melon. Report to the California Melon Research Board. 2006.
• Turini, T. (2006). Fungicide application timing for Monosporascus vine decline; 2005 trial results. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 6-7. March 2006.
• Cardoza, R.; Turini, T. (2006). Fungicide Comparison for onion downy mildew. Vegetables West. 8. February 2006.
• Turini, T. (2006). High temperature flood injury. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 6. June 2006.
• Cardoza, R.; Turini, T., et al.; Pryor, B. (2006). "Influence of application timing on fungicide efficacy against lettuce drop in Imperial County, California." Phytopathology 96: S116.
• Turini, T. (2006). Lettuce chlorosis virus causes losses in Imperial County lettuce in 2005-2006. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 2-3. April 2006.
• Turini, T. (2006). Melon powdery mildew control. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 2-3. May 2006.
• Turini, T. (2006). Poisonous crop residues. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 10. June 2006.
• Cardoza, R.; Turini, T. (2006). Relative susceptibility of muskmelon varieties to Monosporascus cannonballus. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 6-7. January 2006.
• Stapleton, J.; Turini, T., et al.; Bottoms, R.; Stanghellini, M. (2006). Report to the California Melon Research Board. 2006.
• Cardoza, R.; Turini, T. (2006). Response of muskmelon varieties to Monosporascus vine decline in California. Congresso de Fitoptologia. 31, S162. 2006.
• Cardoza, R.; Turini, T., et al.; Pryor, B. (2006). Results of Imperial County lettuce drop fungicide timing comparisons. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 9-11. September 2006.
• Turini, T. (2006). Squash lines resist virus pressure in Imperial County 2005. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 4. June 2006.
• Turini, T. (2006). Stripe Rust of Wheat in Imperial Valley. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. March 2006.
• Cardoza, R.; Turini, T. (2006). Vine Decline in Cantaloupe. Vegetables West. 16-17. February 2006.
• Chitrampalam, P.; Pryor, B., et al.; Matheron, M. (2005). "Biocontrol of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in desert-grown winter lettuce using Coniothyrium minitans." Phytopathology 95: S85.
• Turini, T.; Pryor, B., et al.; Matheron, M. (2005). Biologico y quimico controladas del moho blanco de la lechuga en desierto bajo condiciones. Congreso Internacional en Ciencias Agricolas Memorias. 8. 2005.
• Turini, T. (2005). Common soil-borne alfalfa diseases. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 7-8. May 2005.
• Aguiar, J.; Turini, T. (2005). "Comparison of compounds for management of powdery mildew on casaba melon in Imperial County, California." Phytopathology 95(6): S105.
• Turini, T. (2005). Comparison of fungicides for control of melon powdery mildew. F&N Tests. 60, V124. 2005.
• Cardoza, R.; Turini, T. (2005). Comparison of fungicides for control of powdery mildew on iceberg lettuce, 2005. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 5. November 2005.
• Coffey, M.; Turini, T., et al.; Aguiar, J. (2005). Comparison of Fungicides for control of powdery mildew on muskmelon. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 3-4. January 2005.
• Turini, T. (2005). Corky root of lettuce. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 4. December 2005.
• Turini, T. (2005). Iris Yellow Spot Virus is Present in Imperial Valley Onions. Pest-O-Gram. 4 March 2005.
• Turini, T. (2005). Iris Yellow Spot Virus is Present in Imperial Valley Onions. Vegetables West. 12-13. May 2005.
• Turini, T. (2005). Lettuce drop, a potentially serious disease in the low desert. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 10. March 2005.
• Turini, T. (2005). Melon powdery mildew control. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 3-4. March 2005.
• Turini, T. (2005). Properties of fungicides and resistance risk. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 6-8. June 2005.
• Turini, T. (2005). Recognition of Potato Diseases. Pest-O-Gram. 4 March 2005.
• Caswell-Chen, E.; Westerdahl, R., et al.; Turini, T. (2005). Report to the California Beet Growers Association on Management of the Sugarbeet Cyst Nematode. 2005.
• Turini, T. (2005). Results of cantaloupe variety comparison, 2004. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 4-5. February 2005.
• Cardoza, R.; Turini, T. (2005). Results of comparison of fungicides for control of downy mildew of iceberg lettuce, 2005. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 7-8. October 2005.
• Cardoza, R.; Turini, T., et al.; Pryor, B. (2005). Results of Fungicide Timing Experiment for Control of Lettuce dro. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 2-3. September 2005.
• Cardoza, R.; Turini, T., et al.; Pryor, B. (2005). Results of Fungicide Timing Experiment for Control of Lettuce drop. Vegetables West. 7-8. October 2005.
• Turini, T. (2005). Soil-borne diseases and crop rotation choices. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 5-6. July 2005.
• Turini, T. (2005). Soil-borne diseases of melon favored by high temperatures. Vegetables West. 17-18. May 2005.
• Turini, T. (2005). Soil-borne diseases of melons favored by high temperatures. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 14-15. April 2005.
• Turini, T. (2005). Stemphylium leaf blight of onion. Pest-O-Gram. 15 April 2005.
• Turini, T. (2005). US/Mexico agreement modifies wheat trade restrictions. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 9. September 2005.
• Turini, T. (2004). Cantaloupe variety susceptibility to vine decline Holtville. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 6-7. January 2004.
• Turini, T. (2004). Charcoal Rot. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 4-5. May 2004.
• Meister, H.; Turini, T. (2004). Common diseases of alfalfa. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 7. June 2004.
• Turini, T. (2004). Comparison of fungicides for control of lettuce powdery mildew. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 2. October 2004.
• Turini, T. (2004). Comparison of fungicides for control of melon powdery mildew. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 10-11. September 2004.
• Turini, T. (2004). Comparison of fungicides for control of onion downy mildew. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 5. November 2004.
• Brotslaw, D.; Turini, T., et al.; Larios, J. (2004). Comparison of fungicides for control of onion downy mildew. F&N Tests. 59, V097. 2004.
• Turini, T. (2004). Comparison of fungicides for control of powdery mildew on iceberg lettuce. F&N Tests. 59, V095. 2004.
• Aguiar, J.; Turini, T., et al.; Coffey, M. (2004). Comparison of fungicides for control of powdery mildew on muskmelon. F&N Tests. 59, V096. 2004.
• Natwick, E.; Hagen, C., et al.; Turini, T. (2004). "Cucurbit leaf crumple virus in Imperial Valley of California: A newly emergent cucurbit infecting geminivirus." Phytopathology 94: S37.
• Natwick, E.; Turini, T., et al.; Meister, H.; Cooksey, D. (2004). Effect of desert corn flea beetle on severity of bacterial leaf blotch of sudangrass. Congresso de Fitoptologia. 29, S215. 2004.
• Coffey, M.; Turini, T., et al.; McCreight, J. (2004). Influencia de cambios recientes en el control de cenicilla polvorienta en melon. Congreso Internacional en Ciencias Agricolas Memorias. 7. 2004.
• Turini, T. (2004). Late Season Onion Diseases. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 2-3. April 2004.
• McCreight, J.; Coffey, M., et al.; Turini, T. (2004). Powdery mildew of melon. California Melon Research Board Reports. 2004.
• Matheron, M.; Richardson, J., et al.; Turini, T. (2004). "Quinoxyfen performance on powdery mildew in low desert melons, 1999-2003." Phytopathology 94: S88.
• Turini, T. (2004). Recognition of potato diseases. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 3-4. March 2004.
• Caswell-Chen, E.; Westerdahl, R., et al.; Turini, T. (2004). Report to the California Beet Growers Association on Management of the Sugarbeet Cyst Nematode. 2004.
• Meister, H.; Turini, T. (2004). Results of bermudagrass rust fungicide efficacy trial. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 6. June 2004.
• Turini, T. (2004). Results of fungicide comparison for control of powdery mildew on muskmelon. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 5-6. February 2004.
• Ploeg, A.; Turini, T. (2004). Results of Vydate L efficacy against root knot nematode on muskmelon. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 9. July 2004.
• Meister, H.; Turini, T. (2004). Rhyzomania. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 7. July 2004.
• Turini, T.; Natwick, E., et al.; Mayberry, K.; Wintermantel, W. (2004). Silverleaf whitefly and associated virus disease problems in cucurbit production in California. International Plant Protection Congress. 15, 503. 2004.
• Natwick, E.; Turini, T., et al.; Mayberry, K.; Guzman, P.; Seo, Y.; Wintermantel, W. (2004). Silverleaf whitefly transmitted geminivirus causes cucurbit leaf crumple disease. International Plant Protection Congress. 15, 530. 2004.
• Turini, T. (2004). Tomato spotted wilt virus detected in Imperial County. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 5. December 2004.
• Turini, T. (2004). Varietal response of cantaloupes to Monosporascus vine decline. California Melon Research Board Reports. 2004.
• Turini, T. (2003). Botrytis fruit rot of tomato. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. May 2003.
• Turini, T.; Meister, H. (2003). Choosing wheat varieties. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. November 2003.
• Turini, T. (2003). Common diseases of Alfalfa. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. June 2003.
• Turini, T. (2003). Comparison of fungicide efficacy against powdery mildew. California Melon Research Board Reports. 2003.
• Koike, S.; Turini, T. (2003). Comparison of fungicides for control of powdery mildew on iceberg lettuce, 2002. F&N Tests. 58, V040. 2003.
• Turini, T. (2003). Comparison of Fungicides for Control of Powdery Mildew on Lettuce. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. January 2003.
• Turini, T. (2003). Comparison of fungicides for control of powdery mildew on muskmelon, 2002. F&N Tests. 58, V052. 2003.
• Gerik, J.; Turini, T., et al.; Lewellen, R. (2003). Comparison of fungicides for control of powdery mildew on sugar beets. F&N Tests. 58, FC031. 2003.
• Turini, T.; Mayberry, K. (2003). Considerations for crop rotation choices. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. March 2003.
• Turini, T. (2003). Corky root of lettuce. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. December 2003.
• Turini, T. (2003). Identification and Control of Leaf Blight Diseases of Carrots. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. March 2003.
• Turini, T. (2003). Imperial County Onion Downy Mildew Research Results. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. July 2003.
• Turini, T. (2003). Imperial county onion research – Downy mildew research results. Vegetables West. 7:8, 16-17. 2003.
• Turini, T. (2003). Iris yellow spot virus present in Imperial Valley onions. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. September 2003.
• Turini, T. (2003). Lessen the likelihood of fungicide resistance problems. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. April 2003.
• Natwick, E.; Turini, T., et al.; Mayberry, K. (2003). Melon diseases caused by viruses. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. March 2003.
• Turini, T. (2003). Melon vine collapse; cause and management options. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. June 2003.
• Mayberry, K.; Turini, T. (2003). Muskmelon varietal response to powdery mildew. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. February 2003.
• Dos Santos, A.; Turini, T., et al.; Mayberry, K. (2003). "Relative susceptibility of muskmelon cultivars to vine decline." Phytopathology 93(6): S85.
• Mayberry, K.; Turini, T. (2003). Relative susceptibility of muskmelon varieties to powdery mildew and Monosporascus vine decline. California Melon Research Board Reports. 2003.
• Turini, T. (2003). Results of downy mildew varietal susceptibility trial. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. October 2003.
• Turini, T. (2003). Results of lettuce downy and powdery mildew fungicide comparisons. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. November 2003.
• Meister, H.; Turini, T. (2003). Rust on wheat in Imperial Valley. Pest-O-Gram. 1 May 2003.
• Turini, T.; Mayberry, K. (2002). Benefits of crop rotation. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. June 2002.
• Turini, T. (2002). Biology and control of Pythium diseases of melon. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. May 2002.
• Turini, T. (2002). Black rot of crucifers. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. November 2002.
• Turini, T. (2002). Bottom rot of lettuce. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. December 2002.
• Turini, T. (2002). Comparison of fungicide efficacy against powdery mildew. California Melon Research Board Reports. 2002.
• Koike, S.; Turini, T. (2002). Comparison of fungicides for control of powdery mildew on iceberg lettuce, 2001. F&N Tests. 57, V042. 2002.
• Turini, T. (2002). Comparison of fungicides for control of powdery mildew on muskmelon, 2001. F&N Tests. 58, V050. 2002.
• Turini, T. (2002). Cucurbit leaf crumple virus and squash leaf curl update. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. April 2002.
• Turini, T. (2002). Cucurbit powdery mildew. Pest-O-Gram. 21 October 2002.
• Turini, T. (2002). High temperature flood injury. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. July 2002.
• Turini, T. (2002). Melon vine decline. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. June 2002.
• Turini, T.; Natwick, E., et al.; Cook, G.; Seo, Y. (2002). Molecular techniques corroborate resistance to whitefly transmitted Cotton leaf crumple virus. Beltwide Cotton Conference Proceedings. 793-794. 2002.
• Turini, T. (2002). Muskmelon powdery mildew control. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. September 2002.
• Koike, S.; Turini, T., et al.; Ryder, E. (2002). Powdery mildew management. California Lettuce Research Board Reports. 178-186. 2002.
• Turini, T. (2002). Recognition and management of lettuce diseases. Vegetables West. 7:3, 15-16, 19-20. 2002.
• Mayberry, K.; Turini, T. (2002). Relative susceptibility of muskmelon varieties to powdery mildew. California Melon Research Board Reports. 2002.
• Turini, T. (2002). Relative susceptibility of muskmelon varieties to powdery mildew. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. January 2002.
• Turini, T. (2002). Results of bermudagrass rust fungicide efficacy trial. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. March 2002.
• Turini, T. (2002). Results of sugar beet powdery mildew fungicide efficacy trial. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. February 2002.
• Turini, T.; Meister, H. (2002). Sugar beet root rot problems. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. June 2002.
• Mayberry, K.; Turini, T. (2002). Varietal response to Monosporascus vine decline. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. October 2002.
• Turini, T. (2001). Bacterial soft rot of carrots. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. May 2001.
• Turini, T. (2001). Charcoal rot of melons. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. June 2001.
• Ploeg, A.; Stepanyan, G., et al.; Turini, T. (2001). Common weed hosts for root-knot nematodes. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. September 2001.
• Turini, T. (2001). Comparison of fungicide efficacy against powdery mildew. California Melon Research Board Reports. 2001.
• Mayberry, K.; Turini, T., et al.; Aguiar, J. (2001). Fungi ever-present melon threat. Western Farm Press. 4 August 2001.
• Turini, T. (2001). Fungicide properties. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. July 2001.
• Turini, T.; Natwick, E. (2001). Leafhoppers, hopper-burn, witches’-broom and whitefly in alfalfa. Pest-O-Gram. August 2001.
• Koike, S.; Turini, T., et al.; Ryder, E. (2001). Lettuce powdery mildew control. California Lettuce Research Board Reports. 179-189. 2001.
• Paulus, A.; Turini, T., et al.; Vilchez, M. (2001). Management of muskmelon powdery mildew with fungicides. California Melon Research Board Reports. 2001.
• Turini, T. (2001). Muskmelon powdery mildew fungicide trial results. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. September 2001.
• Turini, T. (2001). Plant Disorders Caused by Calcium Deficiencies. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. March 2001.
• Turini, T. (2001). Poisonous crop residues. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. February 2001.
• Turini, T. (2001). Relative susceptibility of lettuce varieties to powdery and downy mildew. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. October 2001.
• Mayberry, K.; Turini, T. (2001). Relative susceptibility of muskmelon varieties to powdery mildew. California Melon Research Board Reports. 2001.
• Turini, T. (2001). Results of lettuce powdery mildew fungicide comparison. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. December 2001.
• Turini, T. (2001). Results of sugar beet powdery mildew fungicide efficacy studies. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. January 2001.
• Becker, J.; Ploeg, A., et al.; Turini, T. (2001). Root-knot nematode host status of Imperial Valley crops. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. April 2001.
• Turini, T. (2001). Rust of bermudagrass. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. April 2001.
• Turini, T. (2001). Seedling diseases. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. November 2001.
• Mayberry, K.; Turini, T., et al.; Aguiar, J. (2001). Soil-borne diseases of watermelon in the low desert. Vegetables West. June 2001.
• Turini, T.; Mayberry, K. (2001). Summer checklist for fall plantings. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. July 2001.
• Natwick, E.; Turini, T., et al.; Cook, G. (2001). Upland cotton varietal response to charcoal rot. Beltwide Cotton Conference Proceedings. 140. 2001.
• Turini, T. (2000). Biology and control of onion downy mildew. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. December 2000.
• Turini, T. (2000). Common alfalfa diseases in the low desert. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. March 2000.
• Turini, T. (2000). Common diseases of melons in the low desert. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. June 2000.
• Turini, T. (2000). Common late-season and post-harvest onion diseases. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. May 2000.
• Paulus, A.; Turini, T., et al.; Vilchez, M. (2000). Comparison of fungicide efficacy against powdery mildew of lettuce. California Lettuce Research Board Reports. 2000.
• Turini, T.; Aguiar, J., et al.; Natwick, E.; Rojas, M. (2000). Cucurbit leaf crumple virus. Coachella Newsletter. December 2000.
• Turini, T. (2000). Disease concerns for winter crops in Imperial County. Pest-O-Gram. 15 November 2000.
• Turini, T. (2000). High temperature alfalfa diseases in the low desert. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. July 2000.
• Turini, T. (2000). Lettuce diseases in the low desert. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. November 2000.
• Paulus, A.; Turini, T., et al.; Vilchez, M. (2000). Lettuce powdery mildew fungicide trial results. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. April 2000.
• Turini, T. (2000). Management of Fusarium crown and root rot of asparagus by reducing plant stress. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. January 2000.
• Ploeg, A.; Turini, T. (2000). Management of root-knot nematodes in melons. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. October 2000.
• Turini, T. (2000). Melon viruses are widespread in Imperial Valley this season. Pest-O-Gram. 5 June, 2000.
• Turini, T. (2000). Monosporascus vine decline of melons. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. February. 2000.
• Paulus, A.; Turini, T., et al.; Vilchez, M. (2000). Muskmelon powdery mildew fungicide trial results. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 7. September 2000.
• Turini, T.; Natwick, E., et al.; Mayberry, K. (2000). New geminivirus causes Leaf crumple symptoms on melons. Pest-O-Gram. 15 February 2000.
• Turini, T. (2000). Relative susceptibility of muskmelon varieties to powdery mildew. Pest-O-Gram. Pest-O-Gram. 11 April 2000.
• Turini, T. (2000). Research on control of Monosporascus vine decline of melons. Desert Farm and Ranch. 12 January 2000.
• Turini, T.; Ploeg, A. (2000). Root-knot nematodes on melon. CAPCA Advisor. September/October 2000.
• Turini, T.; Natwick, E., et al.; Gilbertson, R. (2000). Sanitation practices for whitefly and virus disease control. Pest-O-Gram. 11 August 2000.
• Mayberry, K.; Natwick, E., et al.; Turini, T. (2000). Sanitation practices help manage whitefly, aphids, and virus diseases. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. March 2000.
• Turini, T. (1999). Charcoal rot problem in desert cotton areas. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. 15 November 1999.
• Turini, T. (1999). Control of powdery mildew on lettuce. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. October 1999.
• Turini, T. (1999). Disease and nematode problems in carrots. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. September 1999.
• Turini, T. (1999). Downy mildew of onion. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. November 1999.
• Turini, T. (1999). Few materials are available for lettuce powdery mildew control. Desert Farm and Ranch. 15 December 1999.
• Ploeg, A.; Turini, T. (1999). Needle nematode in Imperial Valley. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. September 1999.
• Turini, T. (1999). Response of Upland Cotton to Charcoal Rot. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. November 1999.
• Turini, T. (1999). Tips for diagnosing bacterial diseases. Imperial County Agricultural Briefs. December 1999.

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