The University of California is offering a free webinar next week, July 15 at 11 AM,
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Managing ACP and Citrus Growth Using Particle Films.
Particle films such as
kaolin/Surround are among the organic options for ACP management.
The webinar is
approved for 1.0 CEU.
Managing Asian Citrus Psyllid and
Citrus Growth Using Particle Films
Thursday, July 15, 2021
11:00 AM-12:00 Noon (Pacific Time)
optional discussion period to 12:30 PM
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Featured Speaker
Dr. Christopher Vincent, Assistant Professor
Horticultural Sciences, University of Florida
More about Dr. Vincent
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Learn about the benefits and challenges of using particle films to manage Asian citrus psyllid and citrus physiological and growth response to particle films. Dr. Vincent and Dr. Monique Rivera, UC ANR Cooperative Extension Specialist, UC Riverside will address impacts on HLB dynamics, as well as effects of particle film treatments on canopy growth and yield during early establishment.
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Continuing Education
- California Dept. of Pesticide Regulations: 1.0 Other approved. Course code M-0663-21
- Texas Dept. of Agriculture Pesticide Education: 1.0 IPM approved. Course # 0862188
- Florida Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services: 1.0 approved, Program ID 31372
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Translating the science of managing HLB
Your resource for finding out about existing and new tools being developed by researchers to protect citrus from damage from the causative agent of huanglongbing (HLB), Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas).
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Translating the science of managing HLB
Your resource for learning about existing and new tools being developed by researchers to protect and manage citrus from the causative agent of huanglongbing (HLB).
Research Snapshots
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See how scientists are working to control HLB by reading short snapshots about their research. Topics include:
- Traditional breeding and genetic engineering to create resistant citrus varieties
- Psyllid modification
- Using other organisms to deliver HLB-resistance genes
- Early detection of the bacterium in trees.
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Click on the links below to explore the snapshots!
Questions?
We have the answers!
Growers and end-user audiences can use this PowerPoint presentation which has been tailored for their use. It provides general background on the genetics that are used to modify crops and information on state and national regulatory approaches and consumer attitudes.
Examples of the questions that are addressed:
- What are the general processes of genetically modifying plants and insects?
- When and where did huanglongbing (HLB) come from?
- What are some genetic approaches to controlling HLB?
- What is consumer response to engineered crops and foods?
Upcoming Events
Free webinar on
Thursday, July 15, 2021
11 AM-12 PM PDT
w/Q&A until 12:30 PM
Managing Asian Citrus Psyllid and Citrus Growth Using Particle Films
Speaker: Dr. Christopher Vincent, University of Florida
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