Fumigation and biologically based strategies to manage soilborne pests in vegetables and strawberry
The Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable In-Service Agent Training was held January 5-6, 2022, in Savannah, Ga. Funded by USDA-NIFA Methyl Bromide Alternatives Program and Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium, the Fumigation Training was organized by Frank Louws, Tika Adhikari, Jayesh Samtani and Wayne Mitchem. All presentations and documents are available in PDF format.
Production Systems: Overview of Issues and Management
- Current status of fumigants – Phil Brannen
- Current status of selected non-fumigant technologies – Jayesh Samtani and Mark Hoffmann
- Primary soilborne pathogen challenges in vegetable and small fruit systems – Frank Louws
- Microbiome of plants – Tika Adhikari
- Grafting of vegetables – Frank Louws
- Steam: More than just hot air? – Mark Hoffman
Production Systems: Implementation of Management Practices
- Nematode biology and management – Abolfazl Hajihassani
- Breeding for resistance to manage soilborne pathogens – Pat Wecther
- Anaerobic soil disinfestation systems: mechanisms and application – David Butler
- Biological control/Farming systems-based technologies – Amanda McWhirt
- On-farm Research and Demonstration, Agents, Specialists, Grower Responsibilities, Funding Sources – Panel of Specialists and Agents
- Fumigation Basics; Fumigant management plans; Hands on demonstrations (Equipment, calibration, safety); Application Technologies – TriEst Ag Group: Drew Griffen, Larry Brown and Josh Mays
- Challenges and opportunities for pest management in specialty crops – Michael Braverman, IR-4