Fusarium Management in Garlic: Field and Storage Considerations
Event Details
Date
March 22, 2022
Time
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Location
Zoom Webinar
Cost
Free Registration : Free
Host
Eastern New York Commercial HorticultureThis workshop will share research results from two fusarium management studies: one focused on field management of fusarium in garlic and the other focused on post-harvest handling's affects. Speakers are Chris Callahan, Agriculture Engineer at the University of Vermont, and Crystal Stewart Courtens, ENYCHP. This workshop is funded through the generous support of Northeast SARE.
3-3:15: Welcome, introduction of speakers and topics
3:15-3:45: Results of Fusarium management field trials: biological soil drenches, variety selection, and mulches. Crystal Stewart Courtens
3:45-4:00: Q&A and discussion
4:00-4:30: Results of post-harvest treatments study for Fusarium management: Chris Callahan
4:30-5:00: Q&A and discussion, including discussion of next research steps

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