- Author: Sonia Rios
Laurel wilt is a deadly disease of redbay (Persea borbonia) and other tree species in the Laurel family (Lauraceae). The disease is caused by a fungus (Raffaelea lauricola) that is introduced into host trees by a nonnative insect, the redbay ambrosia beetle (Xyleborus glabratus). https://youtu.be/2x7vgFWLHkY
Adult male (A) and female (B) of the redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus (dorsal view above, lateral view below). (C) Cross-section of trunk from swampbay, Persea palustris, showing galleries formed by X. glabratus. (D) Sawdust sticks at beetle entrance holes, indicative of active infestation by ambrosia beetles. (Photo Credit: Kendra et. al.)
The California Avocado Society, Inc., California Avocado Commission, and University of California Cooperative Extension would like to introduce our guest from the University of Florida.
Speakers: Jonathan Crane and Team: Tropical Fruit Crop Specialist at University of Florida.
Dates/Times/Locations:
Tuesday, August 1, 2017, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.,
UC Cooperative Extension Office Auditorium, 2156 Sierra Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Wednesday, August 2, 2017, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.,
UC Cooperative Extension Office Auditorium, 669 County Square Dr. Ventura, CA 9300
Thursday, August 3, 2017, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Fallbrook Public Utility District Board Rm., 990 East Mission Rd. Fallbrook, CA 92028
Any questions regarding the seminar in Fallbrook, please contact Farm Adviser Sonia Rios: sirios@ucanr.edu
- Author: Sonia Rios
California Avocado Growers Seminar Series is a lecture series presented by the California Avocado Society, Inc., California Avocado Commission, and University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) to help inform and further educate California Avocado growers.
UCCE Farm advisors will discuss current hot topics in the avocado industry, specific to the growing regions in each seminar location:
- San Luis Obispo - Mary Bianchi, UC County Director and Horticulture Farm Advisor for San Luis Obispo County
Aug 4, 2015 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm, San Luis Obispo, CA, UC Cooperative Extension Office Auditorium, 2156 Sierra Way
- Ventura - Ben Faber, UC Farm Advisor for Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties
Aug 5, 2015 at 9:00am - 11:00am UC Cooperative Extension Office Auditorium, 669 County Square Dr. Ventura, CA
- Fallbrook - Sonia Rios, UC Area Subtropical Horticulture Advisor for Riverside and San Diego Counties -Aug 6, 2015 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fallbrook Public Utility District Board Rm., 990 East Mission Rd., Fallbrook, CA
Guest Panel Speakers:
Jim Brown, Grower
Tom Royden, Grower
Caitlin Cunha, Field Rep.
Enrico Ferro, PCA
Jim Davis, PCA
Leo McGuire, Grower
Wayne Brydon, Grower Manager
Growers will have a chance to interact and speak with the guest panel, other UC advisors and other members of the Avocado Commission and Society. We hope to see everyone at the next seminar next week all everyone welcome, no RSVP needed, and it's FREE!
http://www.californiaavocadogrowers.com/growing/seminars