Washington State University announced a workshop focused on postharvest and pollination topics scheduled for Feb. 18 in Wenatchee.
The event, “Innovative Tools to Combat Emerging Diseases and Boost Pollination Workshop,” will be held at the Confluence Technology Center (285 Technology Center Way) from 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pacific.
Topics include:
—Emerging pathogens: sources and management.
—On-site detection of emerging pathogens to enhance management and shipping.
—Identifying new pollinizers to replace Manchurian crabapples.
—Enhancing pollination efficiency.
—Precision crop load management.
—Bee foraging and health.
For more information, an agenda and a registration link, go to: eventbrite.com/e/innovative-tools-to-combat-emerging-diseases-and-boost-pollination.
Registration is required for participation.
This event — a $150 value — is free to attend, thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service, Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops program.
For further questions, contact plant pathologist Achour Amiri, WSU Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center, by email at: a.amiri@wsu.edu or by phone at: 509-293-8752; or horticulturist Stefano Musacchi, WSU-TFREC, by email at: stefano.musacchi@wsu.edu or by phone at: 509-293-8787. •
