THE OVERALL GOAL OF THIS PROJECT IS TO INSURE THE SAFE, EFFECTIVE AND ECONOMICAL MANAGEMENT OF PESTS (WEEDS, INSECTS, DISEASES AND OTHER ORGANISMS) THAT ATTACK SPECIALTY CROPS (VEGETABLES, FRUITS, NUTS, AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE PLANTS). THIS PROJECT GENERATES DATA THAT IS USED TO REGISTER CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS FOR SPECIALTY CROPS.