Fusarium Diseases of Garlic: Research Updates and Virtual Listening Session
Event Details
Date
February 20, 2024
Time
9:00am to 10:30am or 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Location
Zoom
Host
CCE Cornell Vegetable Program
Christy Hoepting
585-721-6953
email Christy Hoepting
Fusarium Diseases of Garlic: Research Updates and Virtual Listening Session
Hello Garlic Enthusiast! Please consider this your personal invitation to join us for a Fusarium Diseases of Garlic: Research Updates and Virtual Listening Session!
Fusarium diseases of garlic are ubiquitous, stubborn, and sometimes surprising or devastating. Join Cornell Researchers and Extension Allium Specialists for updates on current research findings and to direct future research on Fusarium diseases of garlic. Cornell presenters include Crystal Stewart-Courtens, Frank Hay and Christy Hoepting, with special guest Alicyn Smart from the University of Maine.
This program is offered on Tuesday, February 20 at two different times. Same program, different times. You must pre-register to receive the Zoom link to the session of your choice.
A Morning Session will be held 9:00 am - 10:30 am EST. Register for the Morning Session via Zoom.
- or -
An Evening Session will be held 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EST. Register for the Evening Session via Zoom.
AGENDA
Welcome, purpose of meeting, practice questions for audience response (grower demographics) Christy Hoepting, CCE Cornell Vegetable Program
Fusarium species associated with clove rot in garlic in New York and review of Fusarium disease life cycle, Frank Hay, Cornell AgriTech
Evaluation of OMRI products for control of Fusarium in garlic, Frank Hay
Post-harvest practices garlic competition: And the winner is… Christy Hoepting
Research update on Fusarium diseases of garlic from Maine, Alicyn Smart, University of Maine
Fusarium chases Eriophyid mites and progress towards managing E. mites, Crystal Stewart-Courtens, CCE Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program
Garlic Fusarium diseases listening session: Describing the New York situation and make a wish list for resources and research projects -- University researchers from across the nation are preparing to launch a massive effort to demystify this tricky disease of Alliums with the ultimate goal of developing effective management strategies. Cornell is pleased to be a part of this USDA planning grant.
Finished, except for those who want to stay to further discuss
REGISTRATION
This program is being offered at two different times. Same program, different times.
A Morning Session will be held 9:00 am - 10:30 am EST. Register for the Morning Session via Zoom.
- or -
An Evening Session will be held 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EST. Register for the Evening Session via Zoom.
You must pre-register to receive the Zoom link to the session of your choice.
QUESTIONS??
For more information about this program, contact Christy Hoepting at 585-721-6953 or email Christy.

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