The 2017 Florida Citrus Growers' Institutes
Tuesday, April 4, 2017 8:00 AM - Registration 8:30 AM - Welcome and Introductions |
Entomology and Plant Pathology
Moderators: Ms Laurie Hurner, CES, Sebring, FL,
Dr. Juanita Popenoe, CES Tavares, FL
8:45 AM - The Use of RNAi to Control Psyllids in Citrus - Dr. Bill Dawson, UF/IFAS CREC
[PDF Presentation]
9:15 AM Distribution of Psyllids in Citrus Groves - Dr. Kirsten Pelz-Stelinski UF/IFAS CREC
[PDF Presentation]
9:45 AM - What Have We Learned about the Bactericides Available for Use in Citrus - Dr. Stephanie Slinski, Citrus Research and Development Foundation, Inc., Lake Alfred, FL
[PDF Presentation]
10:15 AM - OJ Break - Sponsored by Florida Citrus Mutual
10:30 AM - Postbloom Fruit Drop Management - Dr. Megan Dewdney, UF/IFAS CREC
[PDF Presentation]
Food Safety Rule
11:00 AM - FSMA's Produce Safety Rule and the Florida Citrus Grower - Mr. Travis Chapin, UF/IFAS CREC
[PDF Presentation]
Citrus Tree Health
Moderators: Dr. Steve Futch, CES UF/IFAS CREC
Dr. Mongi Zekri,, CES, LaBelle, FL
11:30 AM - Citrus Root Health and HLB Management - Dr. Evan Johnson, UF/IFAS CREC
[PDF Presentation]
12:00 PM - Lunch
1:00 PM - Nematodes and Citrus Integrated Pest Management - Dr. Larry Duncan, UF/ IFAS CREC
[PDF Presentation]
1:30 PM - Update on Irrigation and Nutrient Management Studies of HLB Affected Trees - Dr. Davie Kadyampakeni, UF/IFAS CREC
[PDF Presentation]
2:00 PM - Update on Citrus Nutritional Trials - Dr. Tripti Vashisth, UF/IFAS CREC
[PDF Presentation]
2:30 PM - Genome Editing Technology: What is CRISPR and What Will It Mean for Florida Citrus - Dr. Fred Gmitter, UF/IFAS CREC
[PDF Presentation]
3:00 PM - Adjourn
CES: County Extension Service
CREC: Citrus Research & Education Center, Lake Alfred, FL
FSMA: Food Safety and Modernization Act
HLB: Huanglongbing a.k.a Citrus Greening
UF/IFAS: University of Florida, Institute of
Food and Agricultural Sciences
The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution.