The Ohio State University GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
Integrated Disease and Insect Management
January 26-28, 2022
A virtual workshop from 9 am to 1 pm (ET) daily
Insects and plant diseases can be a challenge for growing ornamental and food crops in a controlled environment. This 3-day virtual workshop will address greenhouse production fundamentals for controlling these pests as well as the latest integrated pest management practices, including identifying outbreaks, applying pesticides, and controlling mites. Attendees will also learn about methods for controlling root zone diseases. For program details, go to https://fabe.osu.edu/greenhouse.
Cost is $60.00 per person.
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Agenda
Wednesday, January 26 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (ET)
Fundamentals
Controlled environment agriculture: An overview | Dr. Chieri Kubota, OSU
Perennial problems of annual plants: Identification & management | Dr. Francesca Hand, OSU
Important guidelines for developing a strong insect management program | Dr. Luis Canas, OSU
Best practices for effective and efficient pesticide application | Dr. Erdal Ozkan, OSU
Thursday, January 27 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (ET)
Integrated Approaches
Humidity management | Dr. Peter Ling, OSU
New spray technologies to benefit growers and the environment | Dr. Heping Zhu, USDA-ARS
New Advances for the Management of Mites in Controlled Environments | Dr. Luis Canas, OSU
Ornamental viral diseases: Overview, prevention, & management | Judit Monis, Ball Horticultural
Friday, January 28 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (ET)
Root Zone Diseases
Identification and biology of Pythium root rot and other diseases | Anna Testen, USDA-ARS
Research Updates:
Crazy Root Disease | Chris Taylor and/or Cecilia Chagas, OSU
Acidic hydroponics | Chieri Kubota, OSU
Surfactants | Josh Amrhein, OSU
Demonstration and Hands-on Training
Francesca Rotondo, OSU | Josh Amhrein, OSU | Anna Testen, USDA