Professional Agriculture
Webinar
Soil Disease And Nematodes: Identification, Control, And Regulations
Recorded: August 31, 2010
Duration: 60 minutes
Soil disease and nematodes can create big problems for growers. During this webinar, you will learn how to identify and control soil diseases and nematodes from researchers tuned in to the latest techniques. Regulatory rules, such as buffer zones and fumigant management plans, also will be covered.
Joining us to lend their expertise will be: Joe Noling, professor and Extension nematologist at the University of Florida; Donna Henderson, plant pathology advisor and nematologist at the University of California Cooperative Extension; and Dave Holden of Holden Research and Consulting.
Speakers:
Dr. Donna Henderson, Plant Pathology Adviser/Nematologist, University of California-Davis
Dr. Donna Henderson is the plant pathology advisor for University of California Cooperative Extension in Imperial County. Her research interests includes biofumigation, biological control, and plant disease control, with specialized interest in a non-chemical approach to controlling nematodes.
Dave Holden, Owner, Holden Research and Consulting
Dave Holden of Holden Research and Consulting does complete production related field research for a variety of manufacturers of agricultural nutrient and pest management products both in the traditional and organic farming areas. He also consults on approximately 10,000 acres of crops with growers of avocados, berries (strawberries and blueberries), citrus, and field grown vegetables (celery, lettuce, cole crops, etc).
Dr. Joe Noling, Professor and Extension Nematologist, University of Florida
Dr. Joe Noling is responsible for nematology Extension programs in all fruit and vegetable crops with the University of Florida. He also seeks chemical and nonchemical soilborne pest and disease management alternatives to methyl bromide for vegetable cropping systems.
Moderator:
Rosemary Gordon, Editor, American Vegetable Grower Magazine
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