Grow Pro Series: Identification and Management of Root Diseases in Floriculture Crops

Welcome to the American Floral Endowment's Grow Pro Webinar Series! Throughout this series, our nationally recognized researchers, hosts, and speakers will offer ‘how-to’ advice based on AFE-funded and other research projects to help the industry navigate through these ever-changing growing challenges. The webinar topics are current and offer long-term opportunities for growers to focus on increased profit, greater sustainability, and improved labor efficiency. Each session includes a presentation and interactive Q&A. To see the full series calendar visit endowment.org/GrowPro.

The May 21st session of our series focuses on identification and management of root diseases in floriculture crops.

Floriculture crops are produced in a diverse range of systems which can bring along the risk of many soilborne diseases, including fungal and oomycete root rots. This webinar will help growers learn how to identify important root diseases in floriculture production and strategies for managing them.

Topics will include:
• Current information on the identification of root pathogens of important ornamental crops
• Management of root diseases, including cultural, chemical, and biological control

Speaker: Dr. Francesca Hand, OSU
Moderator: Michael Wijesinghe, Bell Nursery

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:40 Identification and Management of Root Diseases in Floriculture Crops
43:53 Q & A