Why Are My Trees Growing So Poorly?
Event Details

Date
August 2, 2021
Time
3-4:30pm
Location
Online via Zoom
Host
CCE-ENYCHP & CCE-LOFP
CCE ENYCHP
Mike Basedow
(518) 410-6823
mrb254@cornell.edu
Event Registration
We have been increasingly noticing tree collapse in New York orchards over the past several years. There are a number of causal factors, both biotic and abiotic, that can cause tree death. In this webinar, Cornell and Penn State experts will provide a quick summary of some of the common agents of tree collapse typical of northeast apple orchards. Hosted by CCE-ENYCHP and CCE-LOFP.
If you weren't able to attend the live meeting, the recording is now available on the ENYCHP YouTube page at the following link: https://youtu.be/9ep5qkQ6MWY
Agenda:
2:45 - 3:05 - Credit Check in and Introduction - Mike Basedow
3:05 - 3:15 - Boring insects and tree decline- Janet van Zoeren
3:15 - 3:25 - Nematodes and their association with apple replant - Dr. Kerik Cox
3:25 - 3:35 - Could viruses be involved in poor tree growth? - Dr. Marc Fuchs
3:35 - 3:45 - Apple tree decline case studies and quality - Dan Donahue
3:45 - 3:55 - Investigating causes of apple tree decline in Pennsylvania - Dr. Kari Peter
3:55 - 4:05 - Abiotic issues, such as drought and cold damage - Dr. Terence Robinson
4:05 - 4:30 - Questions and discussion
1.5 DEC credits are available for this online meeting in categories 1a, 3a, 10, 22, and 25. In order to receive credits, you must complete the following:
- Enter your NYSDEC applicator ID number into the registration field when you register for the meeting. (Attendees from Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut may also enter in their ID's to receive credits through their state reciprocity agreements.)
- Each employee seeking credit must register separately, and watch from their own device to receive credit.
- Send a photocopy of your applicator ID to Mike Basedow at mrb254@cornell.edu or (518) 410-6823 by noon on August 2nd.
- Log onto the meeting by 2:45 for a virtual roll call so we can ensure your screen name matches the applicator ID we have on file.
- Attend the meeting in its entirety.
- Using in-session polling, answer occasional poll questions to verify that you are actively engaged throughout the course of the session.
- Questions may be directed to Mike Basedow at mrb254@cornell.edu or (518) 410-6823.
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