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Greenhouse Plant Disease Diagnostic Workshop

March 19, 2014 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

This program for commercial growers of greenhouse crops will include a lecture to review the basics of diagnostic plant pathology followed by a hands-on workshop using diagnostic test kits for viruses and root diseases of greenhouse crops. We will also use microscopes to view fungal root pathogens such as Thielaviopsis, Rhizoctonia and Pythium and foliar pathogens such as Downy mildew and Botrytis that were covered in the lecture. 4 pesticide contact hours. Cost: $70, limited to 25 attendees.

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Date:
March 19, 2014
Time:
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Venue

Fernald Hall
UMASS Amherst Campus