Brenna J. Aegerter Ph.D.

Farm Advisor

2101 East Earhart Ave, Suite 200
Stockton, CA, CA 95206-3924
(209) 953-6114
bjaegerter@ucanr.edu

Website

http://cesanjoaquin.ucdavis.edu

Specialty

Vegetable Crops, Plant Pathology

Education

Ph.D. Plant Pathology, UC Davis. 2001

M.S. Plant Pathology, UC Davis. 1997

B.S. Plant Science, UC Davis. 1995

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

Bibliography

Peer Reviewed

Mitchell, J.P., K.M. Klonsky, et al. (2012). "Evolution of conservation tillage systems for processing tomato production in California's Central Valley." HortTechnology 22(5): 617-626.
Broome, J.C., R.M. Davis, et al. (2012). Greenhouse tomato production and plant health. Tomato Health Management. St. Paul, MN, American Phytopathological Society.
Broome, J.C., R.M. Davis, et al. (2012). Pest management decision support systems. Tomato Health Management. St. Paul, MN, American Phytopathological Society.
Aegerter, B.J., M. Cahn, et al. (2011). Asparagus Production in California. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Publication 7234: 6.
Prichard, T., B.J. Aegerter, et al. (2011). Controlling offsite movement of agricultural chemical residues: Tomatoes. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, Oakland. Publication 8457
Gordon, T.R., S.C. Kirkpatrick, et al. (2011). "Evidence for the occurrence of induced resistance to pitch canker, caused by Gibberella circinata." Forest Pathology 41: 227-232.
Aegerter, B.J., J. Nunez, et al. (2011). Regional Differences in cover crop management. Cover Cropping for Vegetable Production. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Publication 3517
Aegerter, B.J., R.F. Smith, et al. (2011). Year-Round Integrated Pest Management Program for Asparagus. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Publication 3435
Davis, R.M. and B.J. Aegerter (2009). Asparagus. UC IPM Pest Management Guidelines, Disease Sections. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Publication 3435
Davis, R.M., T.A. Turini, et al. (2009). Cucurbits. UC IPM Pest Management Guidelines, Disease Sections. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Publication 3445
Davis, R.M. and B.J. Aegerter (2009). Onion/Garlic. UC IPM Pest Management Guidelines, Disease Sections. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Publication 3453
Fisher, A.J., B.J. Aegerter, et al. (2009). "Puccinia jaceae var. solstitialis teliospore priming on yellow starthistle." Phytopathology 99: 67-72.
Hartz, T., G. Miyao, et al. (2008). Processing Tomato Production in California. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Publication 7228
Aegerter, B.J., H. Carlson, et al. (2008). Year-Round Integrated Pest Management Program for Potatoes. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Publication 3316
Davis, R.M. and B.J. Aegerter (2007). Onion/Garlic. UC IPM Pest Management Guidelines, Disease Section. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Publication 3453
Aegerter, B.J. (2007). Peronospora sparsa. Crop Protection Compendium. Wallingford, UK, Commonwealth Agricultural Bureau International.
Fisher, A.J., J.M. DiTomaso, et al. (2007). "Salt marsh Claviceps purpurea in native and invaded Spartina marshes in Northern California." Plant Disease 91: 380-386.
Aegerter, B.J. and T.R. Gordon (2006). "Rates of pitch canker induced seedling mortality among Pinus radiata families varying in levels of genetic resistance to Gibberella circinata." Forest Ecology and Management 235: 14-17.
Gordon, T.R., S.C. Kirkpatrick, et al. (2006). "Susceptibility of Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) to pitch canker, caused by Gibberella circinata (anamorph = Fusarium circinatum)." Plant Pathology (Oxford) 55: 231-237.
Hu, G., A.K.A. deHart, et al. (2005). "EDS1 in tomato is required for resistance mediated by TIR-class R genes and the receptor-like R gene Ve." Plant Journal 42: 376-391.
Vogler, D.R., T.R. Gordon, et al. (2004). First report of the pitch canker fungus (Fusarium circinatum) in the Sierra Nevada of California. Disease Note. Plant Disease. 88: 772.
Aegerter, B.J., J.J. Nunez, et al. (2003). "Environmental factors affecting rose downy mildew and development of a forecasting model for a nursery production system." Plant Disease 87: 732-738.
Gordon, T.R. and B.J. Aegerter (2003). Fusarium circinatum. Crop Protection Compendium. Wallingford, UK, Commonwealth Agricultural Bureau International.
Aegerter, B.J., T.R. Gordon, et al. (2003). Pitch Canker: A Technical Review. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Publication 21616
Koike, S.T., T.R. Gordon, et al. (2003). Root and basal rot of leek caused by Fusarium culmorum. Disease Note. Plant Disease. 87: 601.
Aegerter, B.J., J.J. Nunez, et al. (2002). "Detection and management of downy mildew in rose rootstock." Plant Disease 86: 1363-1368.
Aegerter, B.J., A.S. Greathead, et al. (2002). Mefenoxam-resistant isolates of Pythium irregulare. Disease Note. Plant Disease. 86: 692.
Raid, R.N. and R.M. Davis (2002). Sections on Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew, Brown Spot of Celery, and Phoma Crown and Root Rot. Compendium of Umbelliferous Crop Diseases. St. Paul, The American Phytopathological Society.
Aegerter, B.J., T.R. Gordon, et al. (2000). "Occurrence and pathogenicity of fungi associated with melon root rot and vine decline in California." Plant Disease 84: 224-230.
Aegerter, B.J. and R.M. Davis (1998). First report of Pythium polymastum. Disease Note. Plant Disease. 82: 1282.
Gwynne, B.J., T.R. Gordon, et al. (1997). A new race of Fusarium oxysporum. Disease Note. Plant Disease. 81: 1095.
Davis, R.M., E.M. Miyao, et al. (1997). "Benefits of applications of chlorothalonil for the control of black mold of tomato." Plant Disease 81: 601-603.
Aegerter, B.J., R. Smith, et al. Pumpkin production in California. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, Oakland. Publication 7222

Non-Peer Reviewed

Aegerter, B.J., E. Miyao, et al. (2012). "Control of tomato powdery mildew (Leveillula taurica) and impacts on fruit yield and quality in central California." Phytopathology 102(suppl. 6): S6-7.
Aegerter, B.J. (2011). "Management of powdery scab." Vegetables West 15(3)
Henderson, D., E. Natwick, et al. (2010). "Iris yellow spot virus in onions." CAPCA Adviser 13(6): 24-26.
Aegerter, B.J., C.S. Stoddard, et al. (2009). "Evaluation of a forecast model for tomato powdery mildew (Leveillula taurica) in Central California." Phytopathology 99S: 180.
Aegerter, B.J. (2009). "Tomato powdery mildew." CAPCA Adviser 12(2): 18-20.
Aegerter, B.J. (2008). "Managing fungicides in processing tomatoes to avoid resistance." Western Farm Press: 6.
Aegerter, B.J., K.M. Klonsky, et al. (2007). Sample costs to establish and produce asparagus; San Joaquin Valley - North, San Joaquin County. University of California Cooperative Extension. Publication AS-VN-07: 17.
Stoddard, C.S., M. LeStrange, et al. (2007). Sample costs to produce fresh market tomatoes - San Joaquin Valley furrow irrigated. University of California Cooperative Extension. Publication TM-SJ-07: 21.
Aegerter, B.J. and T.R. Gordon (2004). "Resistance to pitch canker in Monterey pine: Will it save the forest?" Phytopathology 94: S3.
Burley, J., J. Burley, et al. (2004). Stem Canker Diseases. Encyclopedia of Forest Science. St. Louis, Elsevier/Academic Press.
Aegerter, B.J., T.R. Gordon, et al. (2003). "Branch dieback of Raywood ash in California." Phytopathology 94: S149.
Hu, G., Y. Li, et al. (2001). R gene-mediated disease resistance in tomato requires Son1. American Society of Plant Biologists.
Aegerter, B.J., J.J. Nunez, et al. (2000). "Control of downy mildew in rose cuttings and evidence for latent infections in crown tissue." Phytopathology 90: S2.
Aegerter, B.J., R.M. Davis, et al. (1998). Occurrence and pathogenicity of fungi associated with melon vine decline in California. Seventh International Congress of Plant Pathology. 2
Aegerter, B.J. and R.M. Davis (1998). "PCR-based detection of rose downy mildew caused by Peronospora sparsa." Phytopathology 88: S2.
Gwynne, B.J., R.M. Davis, et al. (1997). "Occurrence and pathogenicity of fungi associated with melon vine decline in California." Phytopathology 87: S37.

ANR Publications

ANR Workgroup Associations

Peppers - Member
Pest Management in ANR - Member
Spray Application Technology - Member
Vegetable Crop Coordinating Conference (VCCC) - Member
Water Quality - Member
Water Resources Coordinating Conference - Member
Weed - Member

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