PROGRAM
MONDAY MORNING JANUARY 4
Urban & Medical Pests Symposium
LOCATION: | Cook | |
TIME: | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | |
CHAIR: | Changlu Wang | |
Rutgers University | ||
New Brunswick, NJ | ||
MODERATOR: | Changlu Wang | |
Rutgers University | ||
New Brunswick, NJ |
*SPEAKER
8:00 | Introductory Remarks |
8:05 | Overview of current bed bug infestations. C. Wang*, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ (1) |
8:25 | Application of field research findings for development of a bed bug management program. R.A. Cooper* and C. Wang, Cooper Pest Solutions, Lawrenceville, NJ (2) |
8:45 | Bed bugs as vectors of Trypanosoma cruzi, the etiologic agent of Chagas disease. M.Z. Levy*, R. Salazar, R. Castillo-Neyra, A. Tustin, K. Borrini-Mayori, and C. Naquira, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (3) |
9:05 | Human networks (cities and highways) drive the rapid evolution of disease vectors. D.M. Fonseca*, A. Egizi, and N. Fefferman, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ (4) |
9:25 | Harboring secrets: pathogens and ectoparasites of New York City rats. M.J. Frye*, Cornell University, Elmsford, NY (5) |
9:45 | Arbovirus surveillance in New Jersey during 2015, with an emphasis on emerging arboviruses of interest and urban hosts. E. Williges*, NJ Department of Environmental Protection, Trenton, NJ (6) |
10:05 | Break |
10:25 | Lone star ticks and ehrlichiosis in Monmouth county, NJ. A. Egizi* and R. Jordan, Monmouth County Mosquito Control Division, Tinton Falls, NJ (7) |
10:45 | Role of Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis in parthenogenesis of Blephritis in North India. N.K. Gill*, Punjabi University, Patiala, India (8) |
11:05 | Overwintering site selection for brown marmorated stink bug: results generated by citizen scientists. T.J. Hancock*, D. Lee, J. Bergh, W.R. Morrison, III, and T.C. Leskey, USDA-ARS-Appalachian Fruit Research Laboratory, Kearneysville, WV (9) |
11:25 | Spatial and temporal patterns of brown marmorated stink bug movement in an urban landscape. Y. Park* and J. Goldner, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV (10) |
11:45 | Discussion/Business Meeting |
MONDAY MORNING JANUARY 4
Biological Control of Weeds Symposium
LOCATION: | SH Ballroom C | |
TIME: | 8:45 AM - 12:00 PM | |
CHAIR: | Judith Hough-Goldstein | |
University of Delaware | ||
Newark, DE | ||
MODERATOR: | Judith Hough-Goldstein | |
University of Delaware | ||
Newark, DE |
*SPEAKER
8:45 | Weed biological control - dead in the water? R. Casagrande*, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI (11) |
9:00 | What is really a risk and what is not? T. McAvoy* and S. Salom, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA (12) |
9:20 | Demographic modeling in weed biocontrol. L. Milbrath*, A.S. Davis, and J. Biazzo, USDA-ARS, Ithaca, NY (13) |
9:40 | Weed biocontrol in landscape restoration. E.C. Lake* and J.A. Hough-Goldstein, USDA-ARS, Fort Lauderdale, FL (14) |
10:00 | Break |
10:20 | The consequences of photoperiodism for newly introduced insects. F. Grevstad* and L. Coop, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR (15) |
10:40 | Transferring West Coast successes to East Coast problems. L. Tewksbury* and H. Faubert, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI (16) |
11:00 | Pathogens in weed biocontrol:Â Opportunities and limitations with the use of biopesticides. J.C. Neal*, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC (17) |
11:20 | Discussion/Business Meeting |
MONDAY AFTERNOON JANUARY 4
Insect Detection, Evaluation & Prediction Symposium
LOCATION: | Bromley/Claypoole | |
TIME: | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | |
CHAIR: | Elizabeth Tewksbury | |
University of Rhode Island | ||
Kingston, RI | ||
MODERATOR: | Lisa Tewksbury | |
University of Rhode Island | ||
Kingston, RI |
*SPEAKER
1:00 | Introductory Remarks |
1:10 | Emerald ash borer in Connecticut: detection and management. C.E. Rutledge*, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT (18) |
1:30 | Southern pine beetle in the northeast -detection and management of a southern pest at its new northern distribution. R.M. Cole* and J.A. Cancelliere, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, Albany, NY (19) |
1:50 | Gypsy moth, its natural enemies and outbreak dynamics. A.E. Hajek*, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (20) |
2:10 | Winter moth in the northeast and its associated parasitoids, pathogens, and predators. H.J. Broadley*, G. Boettner, and J. Elkinton, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA (21) |
2:30 | The velvet longhorned beetle (Trichoferus campestris): pest status, interceptions, and its potential impact on eastern forests. J.D. Young*, USDA APHIS PPQ, Baltimore, MD (22) |
2:50 | Break |
3:20 | Update on spotted lanternfly (Fulgoridae: Lycorma delicatula (white)) in Pennsylvania. S. Spichiger*, Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture, Harrisburg, PA (23) |
3:40 | And there's more: other invasive pests of woody plants. D.O. Gilrein*, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County, Riverhead, NY (24) |
4:00 | Discussion/Business Meeting |
TUESDAY MORNING JANUARY 5
Student Contest Poster (Authors Present)
LOCATION: | Hamilton | |
TIME: | 7:30 AM - 9:15 AM |
*PRESENTER † STUDENT POSTER CONTEST
TUESDAY MORNING JANUARY 5
APS Poster Competition (Authors Present)
LOCATION: | Hamilton | |
TIME: | 7:30 AM - 9:15 AM |
*PRESENTER
TUESDAY MORNING JANUARY 5
Student Contest Oral Presentations
LOCATION: | SH Ballroom AB | |
TIME: | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
*SPEAKER † STUDENT CONTEST
10:00 | Break |
10:24 | †Greenhouse evaluation of spray adjuvants and fertilizer additives for grass weed management with Facet L. L. Vincent, W.J. Everman, and J. Copeland*, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC (68) |
10:36 | †Mechanical and biological control methods for Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum). S. Nestory* and J.A. Hough-Goldstein, University of Delaware, Newark, DE (69) |
10:48 | †Impact of pre-plant nitrogen rates on wheat following sorghum and corn. M.K. Bansal*, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC (70) |
11:00 | †Cover crop and weed management in an inter-seeded cover crop plus reduced-rate herbicide system in wide-row vegetables. V. Bhaskar*, R. Bellinder, M. Walter, and A. DiTommaso, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (71) |
11:12 | †Weed abundance and community composition in a long-term organic cropping systems trial. A.B. Jernigan* and M.R. Ryan, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (72) |
11:24 | †Thin paspalum control in cool-season turf. J.R. Brewer*, S.D. Askew, and S.S. Rana, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA (73) |
11:36 | †Weed suppression in grass-legume summer annual forage intercrops. K.A. Bybee-Finley* and M.R. Ryan, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (74) |
11:48 | †Nitrous oxide emissions in long term cropping systems. A.M. Knight*, W.J. Everman, S. Reberg-Horton, S. Hu, D.L. Jordan, and N. Creamer, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC (75) |
TUESDAY MORNING JANUARY 5
Student Contest Oral Presentations
LOCATION: | SH Ballroom DE | |
TIME: | 9:36 AM - 12:00 PM |
*SPEAKER † STUDENT CONTEST
9:36 | †A genome wide association study of resistance to entomopathogenic fungi. J. Wang*, H. Lu, and R. St. Leger, University of Maryland, College Park, MD (76) |
9:48 | †Utilizing herbivore induced volatiles for enhanced biological control: investigating how this idea translates soil interactions. M.J. Rivera*, H. Alborn, and A.M. Koppenhofer, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ (77) |
10:00 | Break |
10:24 | †Interspecific larval interactions between Drosophila suzukii and Zaprionus indianus in four varieties of Virginia wine grapes. M.E. Shrader* and D. Pfeiffer, Virginia Tech, blacksburg, VA (78) |
10:36 | †Differential susceptibility of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda Smith) host-strains to selected Bt toxins. D.A. Ingber* and C.E. Mason, University of Delaware, Newark, DE (79) |
10:48 | †Apex predators and ecosystem engineers shape patterns of arthropod diversity and herbivory in mangrove forests. A.J. Forde*, University of Maryland, College Park, MD (80) |
11:00 | †Injury to apples and peaches at harvest from feeding by Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) nymphs early and late in the season. A.L. Acebes-Doria*, T.C. Leskey, and J.C. Bergh, Virginia Tech AREC, Winchester, VA (81) |
11:12 | †What do birds eat? Investigating insect prey preferences and their consequences in North American songbirds. A.C. Kennedy* and D. Tallamy, University of Delaware, Newark, DE (82) |
11:24 | †Differences in fitness traits between E and Z pheromone races of European corn borer, Ostrinia nubilalis, on different host plants. H.L. Walker* and C.E. Mason, University of Delaware, Newark, DE (83) |
11:36 | †Life stage specific predation of Halyomorpha halys (Stal). J.M. Pote* and A.L. Nielsen, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ (84) |
11:48 | Discussion/Business Meeting |
TUESDAY MORNING JANUARY 5
Student Contest Oral Presentations
LOCATION: | Bromley/Claypoole | |
TIME: | 9:36 AM - 12:00 PM |
*SPEAKER † STUDENT CONTEST
9:36 | †Soil property effects on arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and dark septate endophyte (DSE) colonization of Panicum virgatum L. (switchgrass). M.R. Bindell* and N. Zhang, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ (85) |
9:48 | †Effect of nitrogen fertilizer application rate on yield and quality of Brachytic Dwarf Brown Midrib (BMR) forage sorghum . S.E. Lyons*, T. Kilcer, G.S. Godwin, D. Cherney, J. Cherney, and Q.M. Ketterings, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (86) |
10:00 | Break |
10:24 | †Dual purpose cover crops for yield increases and manure nutrient management on New England dairy farms. S. Corcoran*, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA (87) |
10:36 | †Using electrical resistivity imaging to characterize subsurface phosphorus movement to drainage ditches. K.L. Clark*, A. Shober, A. Buda, J. Robinson, and S. Andres, University of Delaware, Newark, DE (88) |
10:48 | †Maximizing the on-farm benefits of cover crops: Studying the best matches between management intentions and ecosystem service provisioning. A.V. Hamilton* and D.A. Mortensen, Penn State University, State College, PA (89) |
11:00 | †Effect of fertilizer timing and rate on the yield and nutrient use efficiency of irrigated corn in Delaware. A. soroka*, University of delaware, newark, DE (90) |
11:12 | †Impact of fraze mowing on bermudagrass recovery from spring dead spot. C.D. Shelton*, D.S. McCall, and G.L. Miller, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA (91) |
11:24 | †Host adaptation and molecular detection of Sclerotinia homoeocarpa. B.A. Aynardi*, M.M. Jimenez-Gasco, and W. Uddin, Penn State University, University Park, PA (92) |
11:36 | †Trends in soil test phosphorus dynamics following long-term application of poultry litter and commercial fertilizers. Z. Qin*, A. Shober, and S. Tingle, University of Delaware, Newark, DE (93) |
11:48 | Discussion/Business Meeting |
TUESDAY AFTERNOON JANUARY 5
Student Contest Oral Presentations
LOCATION: | SH Ballroom AB | |
TIME: | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
*SPEAKER † STUDENT CONTEST
2:00 | A return to normal: Legacy effects of Japanese stiltgrass. D.R. Tekiela* and J.N. Barney, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA (94) |
2:12 | †Weed and crop response to integrated management in a diverse cropping system. K.E. Caswell*, W.S. Curran, and H. Karsten, Penn State, University Park, PA (95) |
2:24 | Autumn olive germination: an unlikely story. M.E. Franke* and J.N. Barney, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA (96) |
2:36 | Discussion/Business Meeting |
3:00 | Break |
3:24 | †Investigating eastern filbert blight response in hazelnut progenies from new sources of resistance. P. Feldman*, J. Capik, and T. Molnar, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ (97) |
3:36 | †Effects of chemical and biological products on pink rot of potato. X. Zhang*, H. Jiang, S.B. Johnson, J. Hao, N.F. Marangoni, and X. Zhang, University of Maine, Orono, ME (98) |
3:48 | †Search for molecular markers in potato germplasm for PTNRD expression. W.L. da Silva*, S. Gray, and W. De Jong, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (99) |
4:00 | †Abundance of Sclerotinia homoeocarpa in the thatch and soil on organic and conventional turf in Massachusetts. E. Allan-Perkins*, D. Manter, and G. Jung, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA (100) |
4:12 | †Tetracycline resistance genes in epiphytic bacteria collected from Pennsylvania stone fruit orchards. S.J. Bardsley Capasso*, K. Peter, H.K. Ngugi, and M.M. Jimenez-Gasco, Penn State University, University Park, PA (101) |
4:24 | Discussion/Business Meeting |
TUESDAY AFTERNOON JANUARY 5
Student Contest Oral Presentations
LOCATION: | SH Ballroom DE | |
TIME: | 1:24 PM - 5:24 PM |
*SPEAKER † STUDENT CONTEST
1:24 | †Effect of host plant resistance and intercropping on potato leafhopper (Empoasca fabae) in alfalfa. E.S. Keyser*, Ursinus College, Collegevillle, PA (102) |
1:36 | †Pest management of an invasive mango-feeding fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae), in Senegal: Effect of neem oil and Surround WP on the behavior and mortality of females. A. Balayara*, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA (103) |
1:48 | †Native bees of Mid-Atlantic woodlands. G. Savoy-Burke*, D.A. Delaney, and S. Droege, University of Delaware, Newark, DE (104) |
2:00 | †Impact of flea beetle feeding injury on cabbage and eggplant. J.A. Mason* and T.P. Kuhar, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA (105) |
2:12 | †A novel attract-&-kill technology for oriental beetle (Anomala orientalis) control in blueberries. R.J. Holdcraft* and C. Rodriguez-Saona, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ (106) |
2:24 | †Host plant resistance and pest control: A test of the movement-risk hypothesis. M.R. Scott*, Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA (107) |
2:36 | †Developing an effective trap-and-kill device for harlequin bug: importance of trap color and semiochemical attractants. A.S. Dimeglio*, T.P. Kuhar, and D.C. Weber, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA (108) |
2:48 | †Comparing parasitoid performance between two host plants of emerald ash borer, green ash and white fringetree. J.N. Hoban*, J.J. Duan, and P. Shrewsbury, University of Maryland, College Park, MD (109) |
3:00 | Break |
3:24 | †Invasive kudzu bug (Megacopta cribraria) in Maryland: The spread and status of a recent invader. J.I. Grant* and W. Lamp, University of Maryland, College Park, MD (110) |
3:36 | †Parasitoid survey and lab diet trials of Halyomorpha halys (StÃ¥l). Z.R. Donais*, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT (111) |
3:48 | †Cultivars of native plants and their ecological value for pollinators. O.C. Cass* and D.A. Delaney, University of Delaware, Newark, DE (112) |
4:00 | †Effects of red clover as living mulch on insect communities and bell pepper yield. H. Kahl* and C. Hooks, University of Maryland, College Park, MD (113) |
4:12 | †What role do native cultivars ('nativars') have in an ecological landscape? K.A. Nevison*, Longwood Graduate Program in Public Horticulture, Newark, DE (114) |
4:24 | †Winter moth (Operophtera brumata L.) parasitoid richness and abundance in infested areas in midcoast Maine. H.D. Morin*, E. Groden, F. Drummond, C. Donahue, M. Para'k, and R.R. Kula, Department of Entomology, Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Washington D.C., DC (115) |
4:36 | †Bee diversity and pollen foraging specificity in cultivated highbush blueberry (Ericaceae: Vaccinium corymbosum L.) plantings in Rhode Island. Z.D. Scott* and S.R. Alm, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI (116) |
4:48 | †Investigating the parasitization of invasive drosophilids in Virginia small fruit cropping systems. J.C. Wahls* and D. Pfeiffer, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA (117) |
5:00 | †Over the soil, and through the gut, to cucurbit health we go!: Potential biological control of Erwinia tracheiphila by Pseudomonas fluorescens via cucumber beetle gut interactions. D.C. Roberts*, S. Fleischer, J. Sakamoto, and J. Rasgon, Penn State University, University Park, PA (118) |
WEDNESDAY MORNING JANUARY 6
Poster (Authors Present)
LOCATION: | Hamilton | |
TIME: | 7:30 AM - 9:15 AM | |
MODERATOR: | Barbara Scott | |
University of Delaware | ||
Georgetown, DE |
*PRESENTER
WEDNESDAY MORNING JANUARY 6
Organic Production, Beneficial Organisms & Biological Control
LOCATION: | SH Ballroom AB | |
TIME: | 8:00 AM - 10:15 AM | |
CHAIR: | Elsa Sanchez | |
Pennsylvania State University | ||
University Park, PA | ||
MODERATOR: | Elsa Sanchez | |
Pennsylvania State University | ||
College Park, PA |
*SPEAKER
8:00 | Organic versus conventional beekeeping philosophies and their influence on honey bee colony health. R. Underwood*, D. vanEngelsdorp, B. Traver, and K. Nichols, University of Maryland, College Park, MD (178) |
8:12 | Do management practices impact Nosema ceranae levels in honey bee colonies? B.E. Traver*, R. Underwood, K. Nichols, and D. vanEngelsdorp, Penn State Schuylkill, Schuylkill Haven, PA (179) |
8:24 | Integration of pelletized poultry litter into rolled cover crops for organic corn production. G.M. Zinati*, J. Moyer, R. Atwell, S. Reberg-Horton, and S. Mirsky, Rodale Institute, Kutztown, PA (180) |
8:36 | Cover crops affect weed abundance but not weed community assembly. B. Baraibar*, M. Hunter, M. Schipanski, and D.A. Mortensen, Penn State University, State College, PA (181) |
8:48 | Deploying microbes as a seed treatment for protection against soil-borne plant pathogens. R. Carr*, Rodale Institute, Kutztown, PA (182) |
9:00 | Effects of tillage and nutrient management during the transition to organic grain production. M.R. Ryan*, M. Ball, B. Caldwell, A. DiTommaso, L. Drinkwater, C. Marschner, and C.L. Mohler, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (183) |
9:12 | Cover crops, tillage, and pests in eggplant fields. P. Coffey* and C. Hooks, University of Maryland, College Park, MD (184) |
9:24 | Evaluation of native New York entomopathogenic nematodes for biocontrol of plum curculio (Conotrachelus nenuphar) in apple orchards. T.G. Lessord*, A. Agnello, E. Shields, and K. Wickings, Cornell University, Geneva, NY (185) |
9:36 | Integrating pheromone traps in a trap crop system for managing stink bugs in organic pepper production. C. Mathews*, B. Blaauw, and A.L. Nielsen, Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV (186) |
9:48 | Weed seed suppression using designed compost extracts. G.M. Zinati*, Rodale Institute, Kutztown, PA (187) |
10:00 | Break |
WEDNESDAY MORNING JANUARY 6
Agronomic Crops
LOCATION: | SH Ballroom AB | |
TIME: | 10:36 AM - 12:00 PM | |
CHAIR: | Wesley Everman | |
North Carolina State University | ||
Raleigh, NC | ||
MODERATOR: | Wesley Everman | |
North Carolina State University | ||
Raleigh, NC |
*SPEAKER
10:36 | Is an integrated weed management renaissance or fallacy in our future? W.S. Curran*, J.M. Wallace, D. Lingenfelter, D.A. Mortensen, and M.J. VanGessel, Penn State, University Park, PA (188) |
10:48 | An integrated weed management approach to addressing the multiple herbicide-resistant weed epidemic in three major U.S. field crop production regions. S. Mirsky*, A.S. Davis, J. Norsworthy, M. Bagavathiannan, J. Bond, K. Bradley, W. Curran, W.J. Everman, D. Ervin, M.L. Flessner, G. Frisvold, A. Hager, B. Hartzler, N. Jordan, J. Lindquist, B. Schulz, L. Steckel, and M.J. VanGessel, USDA-ARS, Beltsville, MD (189) |
11:00 | Evaluation of dicamba-based systems for control of glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth. C.W. Cahoon*, A.C. York, S. Culpepper, D.L. Jordan, W.J. Everman, and K.M. Jennings, Virginia Tech, Painter, VA (190) |
11:12 | Nutrient management in Mid-Atlantic organic grain cropping systems. V. Ackroyd*, S. Mirsky, M.A. Cavigelli, and J.T. Spargo, USDA-ARS, Beltsville, MD (191) |
11:24 | Effects of larval movement and cross-pollination on the refuge-in-bag strategy in pyramided Bt corn. G.P. Dively*, University of Maryland, College Park, MD (192) |
11:36 | Postemergence Weed Control in Corn Using Various Rates of Atrazine and Topramezone. . K.M. Vollmer* and T. Hines, University of Delaware, Georgetown, DE (193) |
11:48 | Discussion/Business Meeting |
WEDNESDAY MORNING JANUARY 6
Turf & Ornamentals
LOCATION: | SH Ballroom DE | |
TIME: | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | |
CHAIR: | Katelyn Venner | |
BASF | ||
Raleigh, NC | ||
MODERATOR: | Katelyn Venner | |
BASF | ||
Raleigh, NC |
*SPEAKER
8:00 | IPM in your pocket: The Greenhouse Scout Mobile App. E.M. Lamb* and B.C. Eshenaur, New York State Integrated Pest Management, Ithaca, NY (194) |
8:12 | Politics, plant health & public perception. J.L. Fetzer*, M-NCPPC, Gaithersburg, MD (195) |
8:24 | Whole genome sequencing: A viable strategy for plant disease diagnosis. M.M. Malapi-Wight*, C.M. Salgado-Salazar, J. Demers, D. Clement, K. Rane, and J. Crouch, USDA-ARS, Beltsville, MD (196) |
8:36 | Making aecial-telial host connections: New insight into host alternation of the pear trellis and Japanese apple rust fungi in the Northeast. S.C. Kenaley and M.L. Daughtrey*, Cornell University, Riverhead, NY (197) |
8:48 | Horseweed control in field nursery crops. J. Altland*, USDA-ARS, Wooster, OH (198) |
9:00 | Dormant applications of Marengo SC and G compared to an industry standard in a nursery overwintering polyhouse. H.M. Mathers*, Mathers Environmental Science Services, LLC, Gahanna, OH (199) |
9:12 | Fungicide sensitivity in boxwood blight pathogen Calonectria pseudonaviculata. K.A. Maurer* and J.A. LaMondia, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station CAES, Windsor, CT (200) |
9:24 | Curative fungicidal activity against Calonectria pseudonaviculata, causal agent of boxwood blight. J.A. LaMondia*, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, Windsor, CT (201) |
9:36 | The role of herbicide application timing in efficacy on dormant nursery fields the following spring. H.M. Mathers*, Mathers Environmental Science Services, LLC, Gahanna, OH (202) |
9:48 | Use of systemic trunk injection for control of black oak gall wasp on Cape Cod, MA. D.M. Grosman*, M. Davis, and J. Elkinton, Arborjet Inc, Woburn, MA (203) |
10:00 | Break |
10:24 | Effects of fungicides on spore germination and colony development of Erysiphe pulchra, the causal agent of powdery mildew of flowering dogwood. Y. Li*, M. Windham, R. Trigiano, D. Fare, and W. Copes, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT (204) |
10:36 | Susceptibility of Impatiens species to downy mildew caused by Plasmopara obducens. J.E. Keach, M.L. Daughtrey*, M.P. Bridgen, and C. Salgado, Cornell University, Riverhead, NY (205) |
10:48 | Effect of new block co-polymer blended wetting agents on wettability of peat-based substrate and on relative phytotoxicity of impatiens and pansy. M. Olszewski*, J. Pils, and B. Snyder, Temple University, Ambler, PA (206) |
11:00 | Potential options for selective control of liverwort (Marchantia polymorpha) in nursery crops. J. Derr* and A. Rana, Virginia Tech, Virginia Beach, VA (207) |
11:12 | Herbicide tolerance of sedum species grown for green roof installation. A. Senesac* and N. Catlin, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk Co., Riverhead, NY (208) |
11:24 | A new fungicide for ornamental plant protection. R.J. Keese*, J.H. O'Barr, and K.E. Kalmowitz, BASF Corp., Research Triangle Park, NC (209) |
11:36 | IR-4 Ornamental Horticulture Program: 2015 research highlights and 2016 priorities. C. Palmer*, E. Vea, J. Baron, and E. Lurvey, IR-4 Project, Princeton, NJ (210) |
11:48 | Discussion/Business Meeting |
WEDNESDAY MORNING JANUARY 6
Biology, Ecology, Taxonomy & Evolution
LOCATION: | Bromley/Claypoole | |
TIME: | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | |
CHAIR: | Jacob Barney | |
Virginia Tech | ||
Blacksburg, VA | ||
MODERATOR: | Jacob Barney | |
Virginia Tech | ||
Blacksburg, VA |
*SPEAKER
8:00 | Variation of mandibular gland volatiles in the Apterostigma pilosum species group. C.T. Hogan*, T.T. Jones, M. Zhukova, J. Sosa-Calvo, and R.M. Adams, Virginia Military Institute, Roanoke, VA (211) |
8:12 | Race structure of Xanthomonas campestris pv. vitians causing bacterial leaf spot on lettuce. C.T. Bull* and R. Hayes, Penn State University, University Park, PA (212) |
8:24 | Using mitogenomes in phylodynamic studies of Ixodes scapularis. C.E. Khatchikian*, M. Prusinski, M. Stone, L.J. Meehan, P. Backenson, I. Wang, M.Z. Levy, and D. Brisson, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (213) |
8:36 | Genomic and molecular approaches to investigate glyphosate resistance – Giant ragweed case study. B. Schulz*, University of Maryland, College Park, MD (214) |
8:48 | Growth and seed production of glyphosate-resistant and -sensitive Palmer amaranth in the field. C.W. Cahoon*, A.C. York, D.L. Jordan, P.J. Tranel, and M.D. Inman, Virginia Tech, Painter, VA (215) |
9:00 | Phytophthora taxon caryae, a new woody plant pathogen from the P. citricola s.l. complex. N.J. Brazee*, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA (216) |
9:12 | Degradation of CRY proteins and ecological processing of post-harvest Bt and non-Bt corn debris in an agricultural stream. W. Lamp*, R. Kaji, C. Regan, A. Post, and G.P. Dively, University of Maryland, College Park, MD (217) |
9:24 | Physiological color change in response to mating behavior in Argia apicalis (Odonata: Coenagrionidae). A. Whispell*, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ (218) |
9:36 | New insights into host defense mechanisms following artificial inoculations with the butternut canker pathogen. D. Rioux*, M. Blais, N. Nadeau-Thibodeau, M. Lagace', P. DesRochers, K. Klimaszewska, and L. Bernier, Natural Resources Canada, Quebec City, QC (219) |
9:48 | Assessing internal decay in trees nondestructively with tomography. R.E. Marra*, N.J. Brazee, and S. Fraver, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT (220) |
10:00 | Break |
10:24 | Which species traits allow plant species to persist in sown grass-margin strips. S. Cordeau*, M.R. Ryan, D.A. Bohan, X. Rebound, and B. Chauvel, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (221) |
10:36 | Priority ratings, based on weed biology, aid in the management of annual and perennial weeds in cranberry. H. Sandler*, K.M. Ghantous, R. Neron, and J. Deland, UMass Cranberry Station, East Wareham, MA (222) |
10:48 | Reflections on weed biology in cranberry. K.M. Ghantous* and H. Sandler, UMass Cranberry Station, East Wareham, MA (223) |
11:00 | Meadow knapweed in the Northeast: Should I know this species? C. Marschner*, L.R. Milbrath, J.M. Hunn, J. Biazzo, and A. DiTommaso, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (224) |
11:12 | Discussion/Business Meeting |
WEDNESDAY MORNING JANUARY 6
Vegetation Management and Restoration
LOCATION: | Cook | |
TIME: | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM | |
CHAIR: | Art Gover | |
Penn State | ||
University Park, PA | ||
MODERATOR: | Art Gover | |
Penn State | ||
University Park, PA |
*SPEAKER
9:00 | Does sustained weed suppression improve establishment of wildland plantings of sheltered silver maple, sycamore, or pin oak? A. Gover* and R. Reese, Penn State, University Park, PA (225) |
9:12 | Using a metronome to standardize backpack sprayer calibration and application ground speed. B.F. McDonnell* and G. Ciabattoni, National Park Service, Bushkill, PA (226) |
9:24 | Introducing a Windows PC program for pesticide application calculations. B.F. McDonnell*, National Park Service, Bushkill, PA (227) |
9:36 | A handheld pruning device for systemic injection of herbicides or crop protection chemicals. S.D. Askew* and T.B. Burch, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA (228) |
9:48 | Can reduced-dilution, bark-applied mixtures of imidacloprid plus dinoteferan control hemlock wooly adelgid and improve productivity? T.R. Mazzone*, A. Gover, R. Reese, D. Schmit, and B. Brantley, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA (229) |
10:00 | Break |
10:24 | Management of hydrilla in a free flowing river. R.J. Richardson*, S. Auell, and S. Hoyle, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC (230) |
10:36 | Hydrilla in the Northeast: My perspective on research, management, and the feasibility of eradication. R.J. Richardson* and M. Netherland, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC (231) |
10:48 | Suppression of Japanese hops with early-season herbicide application. A. Gover*, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA (232) |
11:00 | Bayer Vegetation Management: New ventures. D. Spak* and J. Belcher, Bayer CropScience, RTP, NC (233) |
11:12 | Discussion/Business Meeting |
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON JANUARY 6
Fruit Crops
LOCATION: | Cook | |
TIME: | 1:24 PM - 3:00 PM | |
CHAIR: | William Sciarappa | |
Rutgers University | ||
Freehold, NJ | ||
MODERATOR: | William Sciarappa | |
Rutgers University | ||
Freehold, NJ |
*SPEAKER
1:24 | Zeus Prime XC: A new pre-emergent herbicide for grapes, brambles, and pome fruit. J. Reed*, D. Doohan, B.H. Zandstra, and R. Crassweller, FMC, Philadelphia, PA (234) |
1:36 | Does directed application of glyphosate injure apple trees in one year? R.S. Chandran*, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV (235) |
1:48 | Evaluating an 'attract and kill' system for the invasive brown marmorated stink bug in commercial apple orchards. T.C. Leskey*, R. Morrison, B.D. Short, A.L. Nielsen, B.R. Blaauw, J. Bergh, and G. Krawczyk, USDA-ARS, Kearneysville, WV (236) |
2:00 | Relating trap location to spotted wing drosophila captures in highbush blueberries. D. Polk*, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Chatsworth, NJ (237) |
2:12 | Differences in the freezing tolerance (LT50) of six cranberry cultivars grown in Massachusetts. F. Ndlovu*, P. Jeranyama, and C.J. DeMoranville, University of Massachusetts Amherst/ UMass Cranberry Station, Wareham, MA (238) |
2:24 | Ambrosia beetle (Xylosandrus germanus) infestations and management trials in high-density apple orchards. A.M. Agnello*, D. Breth, and J. Vandenberg, Cornell University, Geneva, NY (239) |
2:36 | Spore transport in a vineyard. F.J. Ferrandino*, CAES, New Haven, CT (240) |
2:48 | Evaluation of fall and spring applications of herbicides targeting resistant weeds in wild blueberry fields. D.E. Yarborough* and J.L. Cote, University of Maine, Orono, ME (241) |
3:00 | Break |
3:24 | Invasive spotted wing drosophila 'picks' the low hanging fruit: wild infestation rates, mark-release-recapture, and field cage studies in raspberry. K.B. Rice*, S.K. Jones, and T.C. Leskey, USDA, Kearneysville, WV (242) |
3:36 | Refining decision-support tools for BMSB management in apple orchards. B.D. Short* and T.C. Leskey, USDA ARS, Kearneysville, WV (243) |
3:48 | Discussion/Business Meeting |
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON JANUARY 6
Soils & Environmental Quality
LOCATION: | Reynolds | |
TIME: | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | |
CHAIR: | Mike Fidanza | |
Pennsylvania State University | ||
Reading, PA |
*SPEAKER
2:00 | Isolating allelochemicals from soil microbiota for weed control. J.T. Kao-Kniffin*, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (244) |
2:12 | Evaluation of planting density on soil compaction. S. Yergeau*, Rutgers Cooperative Extension (Ocean & Atlantic Counties), Toms River, NJ (245) |
2:24 | Creating acidic compost using elemental sulfur. M. Taylor* and M. Nndanduleni, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA (246) |
2:36 | Surveying biological soil health with the Solvita CO2 Respiration System. W.J. Sciarappa*, S. Murphy, R. Barresi, and V. Quinn, Rutgers University, Freehold, NJ (247) |
2:48 | Whole farm nutrient mass balances for improvements in agriculture and environmental management of dairy farms. Q.M. Ketterings*, S. Cela, M. Soberon, C. Rasmussen, S. Crittenden, and K. Czymmek, Corrnell University, Ithaca, NY (248) |
3:00 | Break |
3:24 | Soil test potassium buildup and drawdown in response to manure, compost and potassium application in a corn-alfalfa rotation. A. Sadeghpour*, Q.M. Ketterings, G.S. Godwin, and K. Czymmek, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (249) |
3:36 | Canopy reflectance measurements to predict corn yield in response to nitrogen fertilization management. A.C. Tagarakis*, Q.M. Ketterings, A. Sadeghpour, G.S. Godwin, I.B. Cornell, and K. Czymmek, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (250) |
3:48 | Assessing soil biological response to hardwood biochar in a temperate climate agricultural soil. E.J. Cole*, M. Hashemi, B. Xing, and J. Blanchard, Westfield State University, Westfield, MA (251) |
4:00 | Impact of manure injection on soil nitrogen and fate of manure antibiotics. R. Maguire*, S. Kulesza, K. Xia, K. Knowlton, and P. Ray, Virginia Tech, Catawba, VA (252) |
4:12 | Discussion/Business Meeting |
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON JANUARY 6
Invasive Species
LOCATION: | Bromley/Claypoole | |
TIME: | 1:24 PM - 5:00 PM | |
CHAIR: | Burkhard Schulz | |
University of Maryland | ||
College Park, MD | ||
MODERATOR: | Burkhard Schulz | |
University of Maryland | ||
College Park, MD |
*SPEAKER
1:24 | Comparison of taxonomic and functional diversity indices in research on integrated management strategies for woody invasive species assemblages. C.H. Douglass*, Trinity College, Hartford, CT (253) |
1:36 | Rhus typhina outcompetes Ailanthus altissima under different light and density conditions. C. Huebner*, J. Butnor, and R. Eaton, Northern Research Station, US Forest Service USDA, Morgantown, WV (254) |
1:48 | Dispersal and settling behavior of overwintering brown marmorated stink bug. J.C. Cullum*, J.C. Bergh, and T.C. Leskey, USDA-ARS, Kearneysville, WV (255) |
2:00 | Habitat effects on egg parasitism of brown marmorated stink bug and the native spined soldier bug. M. Herlihy*, D.C. Weber, E. Talamas, and E.L. Fread, USDA/ARS, Beltsville, MD (256) |
2:12 | Unexpected and substantial predation and parasitism inflicted by native natural enemies of brown marmorated stink bug eggs. W.R. Morrison, III*, C. Mathews, and T.C. Leskey, USDA-ARS-Appalachian Fruit Reseach Laboratory, Kearneysville, WV (257) |
2:24 | Attract & kill: organic management of brown marmorated stink bug using trap crops and Azera. T.N. Trope* and D. Pfeiffer, Virginia Tech, Virginia, VA (258) |
2:36 | Individual-based modeling of Halyomorpha halys phenology and population dynamics. A.L. Nielsen*, S. Chen, and S. Fleischer, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ (259) |
2:48 | Hemlock wooly adelgid: Response coordination and biocontrols in New York State. C. Marschner* and M.C. Whitmore, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (260) |
3:00 | Break |
3:24 | Trissolcus japonicus? Here! C. Bergh* and A. Acebes-Doria, Virginia Tech, Winchester, VA (261) |
3:36 | Invasion ecology and classical biological control of the emerald ash borer in the U.S.: recent progresses and challenges. J.J. Duan* and D.E. Jennings, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Newark, DE (262) |
3:48 | Major climatic niche shifts in over one thousand invasive species. D.Z. Atwater* and J.N. Barney, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA (263) |
4:00 | The invasive vascular flora of sidewalk plots, Brooklyn and Queens, NY, 2007-2011. R. Stalter*, St. John's University, Queens, NY (264) |
4:12 | Biological control of mile-a-minute weed (Polygonum perfoliatum). D.R. Ellis* and C. Cheah, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT (265) |
4:24 | IR-4: Overview of research for invasive pathogens of ornamental horticulture crops. C. Palmer*, IR-4 Project, Princeton, NJ (266) |
4:36 | Discussion/Business Meeting |
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON JANUARY 6
Vegetable & Herb Crops
LOCATION: | SH Ballroom DE | |
TIME: | 1:36 PM - 5:00 PM | |
CHAIR: | Katherine Ghantous | |
University of Massachusetts Amherst | ||
Amherst, MA | ||
MODERATOR: | Katherine Ghantous | |
University of Massachusetts Amherst | ||
Amherst, MA |
*SPEAKER
1:36 | Efficacy of fungicides, biopesticides, and resistant varieties for managing downy mildew in Basil. M.T. McGrath*, Cornell University, Riverhead, NY (267) |
1:48 | Screening for genetic resistance to Fusarium wilt for introgression into sweet basil. K. Homa*, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ (268) |
2:00 | Residual activity of new insecticides for European corn borer control in snap bean. R.A. Schmidt-Jeffris* and B.A. Nault, Cornell University, 14456, NY (269) |
2:12 | A push-pull method for the control of Mexican bean beetle in lima beans. A.W. Leslie*, K.A. Hamby, and C. Hooks, University of Maryland, College Park, MD (270) |
2:24 | Investigation of the physiological effects of heat stress on lima bean (Phaseolus lunatus). E.G. Ernest*, University of Delaware, Georgetown, DE (271) |
2:36 | Management of Stemphylium leaf blight of onion with fungicides in New York. C.A. Hoepting* and S.J. Pethybridge, Cornell University Cooperative Extension, Albion, NY (272) |
2:48 | Dickeya, a new potato pathogen in Maine and elsewhere. S.B. Johnson*, UMaine, Presque Isle, ME (273) |
3:00 | Break |
3:24 | Establishing a long-term vegetable systems trial (VST) to integrate soil, plant, human, and planetary health. K.A. Nichols* and J. Moyer, Rodale Institute, Kutztown, PA (274) |
3:36 | ATP swab sampling in fresh produce packinghouses. M.V. Melendez*, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Trenton, NJ (275) |
3:48 | Epidemiology of Potato Virus Y in Northern Maine. A. Alyokhin* and A. Buzza, University of Maine, Orono, ME (276) |
4:00 | Detection and characterization of Dickeya species in the outbreak of blackleg disease of potato in Maine. J. Hao*, University of Maine, Orono, ME (277) |
4:12 | Discussion/Business Meeting |
THURSDAY MORNING JANUARY 7
Agronomic Crops
LOCATION: | SH Ballroom AB | |
TIME: | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | |
CHAIR: | Wesley Everman | |
North Carolina State University | ||
Raleigh, NC | ||
MODERATOR: | Wesley Everman | |
North Carolina State University | ||
Raleigh, NC |
*SPEAKER
8:00 | Corn yield response to subsurface banded poultry litter in cover crop-based production. B.W. Davis*, S. Mirsky, and M.A. Cavigelli, University of Maryland, College Park, MD (278) |
8:12 | Winter cover crop strategies for management of horseweed in no-till grain systems. J.M. Wallace*, W.S. Curran, M. VanGessel, and D.A. Mortensen, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA (279) |
8:24 | Western corn rootworm resistance to Bt corn in Virginia. C. Laub* and D. Pfeiffer, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA (280) |
8:36 | Fusarium species moving from head to the root? R.S. Goswami*, Delaware State University, Dover, DE (281) |
8:48 | Changes in soil quality with increasing time in no-till production. J. Jemison*, R. Kersbergen, and C. Majewski, University of Maine, Orono, ME (282) |
9:00 | Alfalfa-grass evaluation using NIRS or visual estimation. E. Karayilanli*, D. Cherney, P.K. Sirois, D.M. Kubinec, and J.H. Cherney, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey, NY (283) |
9:12 | Estimating undigested NDF and rate of digestion in forages. M. Valentine*, E. Karayilanli, J.H. Cherney, and D. Cherney, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (284) |
9:24 | Weed control and crop safety with metribuzin in winter wheat. M. VanGessel*, Q. Johnson, and B. Scott, University of Delaware, Georgetown, DE (285) |
9:36 | Introducing BOLT™ Technology: a new herbicide system for cleaner fields and greater management flexibility in soybeans. S. Strachan*, D. Johnson, H. Flanigan, J. Carpenter, S. Mitchell, A. Trepanier, M. Vogt, and S. Sebastian, DuPont Crop Protection, Newark, DE (286) |
9:48 | New zero-day plant-back options for DuPont™ Basis® Blend and LeadOff® herbicides in BOLT™ Technology soybeans. V.A. Kleczewski*, P. Marquardt, L.H. Hageman, K.A. Backscheider, S.E. Swanson, J.T. Krumm, R.M. Edmund, M. Meyer, K. Diedrick, K. Johnson, and C. Snipes, DuPont Crop Protection, Middletown, DE (287) |
10:00 | Break |
10:24 | Herbicide programs for marestail control in dicamba-tolerant soybeans. D.D. Ganske*, J.R. Bugg, J.T. Krumm, K. Diedrick, K.A. Backscheider, and K.L. Hahn, DuPont Crop Protection, Winchester, VA (288) |
10:36 | Sub-lethal dicamba dose impact on group V soybean growth and yield. A.M. Growe*, M.K. Bansal, J. Copeland, J.T. Sanders, B.W. Schrage, L. Vincent, and W.J. Everman, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC (289) |
10:48 | Palmer amaranth control and soybean tolerance to Balance Bean herbicide. B.W. Schrage* and W.J. Everman, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC (290) |
11:00 | EnlistTM Corn weed control programs in the Midwest. D. Simpson and O. Castello*, DAS, Lancaster, PA (291) |
11:12 | Authority MTZ alternative burndown tankmixes in soybeans. J. Reed*, R. Ritter, M.L. Flessner, and M. VanGessel, FMC, Philadelphia, PA (292) |
11:24 | Discussion/Business Meeting |
THURSDAY MORNING JANUARY 7
Turf & Ornamentals
LOCATION: | SH Ballroom DE | |
TIME: | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | |
CHAIR: | Katelyn Venner | |
BASF | ||
Raleigh, NC | ||
MODERATOR: | Katelyn Venner | |
BASF | ||
Raleigh, NC |
*SPEAKER
8:00 | Annual bluegrass seedhead suppression. J.A. Borger* and T.L. Harpster, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA (293) |
8:12 | Using herbicides to renovate turf dominated by annual bluegrass. B.S. Park*, C. Mansue, and J.A. Murphy, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ (294) |
8:24 | Challenges associated with measuring the influence of greens canopy anomalies on ball roll consistency. S.D. Askew*, S.S. Rana, and J.R. Brewer, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA (295) |
8:36 | Comparison of vegetation indices for chlorophyll content and drought stress. D.S. McCall* and D. Sullivan, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA (296) |
8:48 | Taking the sting out of turf protection: A soil mobile abamectin formulation for nematode control. K. Greig*, D. Norton, C. Irwin, and M. Coulter, Vive Crop Protection, Toronto, ON (297) |
9:00 | Managing ground ivy and wild violet in turfgrass with flumioxazin. J. Fausey*, Nufarm Americas, Fremont, OH (298) |
9:12 | Post-emergent crabgrass control in lawns using alternatives to synthetic herbicides. D. Linde*, S. DeBroux, and S. McDonald, Delaware Valley University, Doylestown, PA (299) |
9:24 | Chlorophyll fluorescence induction kinetics on herbicide-resistant Poa annua. J.J. Vargas*, J.J. Brosnan, G.K. Breeden, and D.A. Kopsell, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN (300) |
9:36 | Resistance mechanisms to ACCase inhibitors in goosegrass from Georgia. P. McCullough*, J. Yu, and P. Raymer, University of Georgia, Griffin, GA (301) |
9:48 | Allegheny blackberry control in reduced-management fine fescue turf. J.R. Brewer* and S.D. Askew, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA (302) |
10:00 | Break |
10:24 | Triclopyr influences mesotrione efficacy, absorption, and translocation in smooth crabgrass. J. Yu* and P. McCullough, University of Georgia, Griffin, GA (303) |
10:36 | Control of false green kyllinga in cool-season turf. C. Mansue* and J.A. Murphy, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ (304) |
10:48 | False green kyllinga control in cool-season turf. S.D. Askew*, J.R. Brewer, and S.S. Rana, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA (305) |
11:00 | Mapping spring dead spot for precision turf management. D.S. McCall*, D. Sullivan, and C.D. Shelton, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA (306) |
11:12 | Comparative genomics of fungi causing dollar spot disease of turfgrass. L.A. Beirn*, M. Malapi-Wight, I. Carbone, M.J. Boehm, L.P. Tredway, B.B. Clarke, and J. Crouch, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ (307) |
11:24 | Discussion/Business Meeting |
THURSDAY MORNING JANUARY 7
Vegetable & Herb Crops
LOCATION: | Bromley/Claypoole | |
TIME: | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | |
CHAIR: | Katherine Ghantous | |
University of Massachusetts Amherst | ||
Amherst, MA | ||
MODERATOR: | Katherine Ghantous | |
University of Massachusetts Amherst | ||
Amherst, MA |
*SPEAKER
8:00 | Management of herbicide resistant weeds in New York processing carrot fields. J.R. Kikkert* and R. Bellinder, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Canandaigua, NY (308) |
8:12 | Parthenocarpic cucumbers for commercial pickle production in the Mid-Atlantic. G.C. Johnson*, University of Delaware, Georgtown, DE (309) |
8:24 | Effect of nanoparticles of CuO on fusarium wilt of watermelon. W.H. Elmer*, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT (310) |
8:36 | Does pyroxasulfone herbicide have a fit in snap bean production? D. Lingenfelter*, M. VanGessel, B. Scott, and Q. Johnson, Penn State, University Park, PA (311) |
8:48 | Vegetable weed control with pyroxasulfone. B.H. Zandstra*, C.J. Phillippo, and M.A. Goll, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI (312) |
9:00 | Evaluation of herbicide programs in fresh market sweet corn. D.E. Telenko*, Cornell University, East Aurora, NY (313) |
9:12 | Authority MTZ: A new pre-transplant herbicide for tomatoes. J. Reed*, D. Doohan, B.H. Zandstra, S.C. Weller, and M. Orzolek, FMC, Philadelphia, PA (314) |
9:24 | Bicyclopyrone performance in minor/specialty crops. M.A. Cutulle*, G. Vail, C. Dunne, T. Beckett, and E. Hitchner, Syngenta, Vero Beach, FL (315) |
9:36 | Discussion/Business Meeting |