F R I D AY • D E C E M B E R 1
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Ballroom East
Tree and Shrub Diseases: Prevailing and Pervasive Pathogens in the Landscape
Nicholas Brazee, Ph.D.
Extension Plant Pathologist
University of Massachusetts • Amherst, MA
Oak wilt and Bacterial leaf scorch are two of several destructive tree and shrub diseases
that are on New England’s doorstep. These prevailing pathogens have the potential to
adversely impact our managed landscapes and forests. Additionally, many pervasive
pathogens continue to warrant our attention, especially in light of recent insect outbreaks
and drought. Examples will include wood-rotting fungi, anthracnose diseases, needle
blights, and vascular wilts. Review the basics and learn the latest on detection and
management of problematic pathogens in our landscapes.
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8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Ballroom West
Tales from the Garden
Allan Armitage, Ph.D.
Emeritus Professor of Horticulture
University of Georgia • Athens, GA
“Tell me the facts, I’ll forget. Tell me the story, I’ll remember.” Discover the true stories
behind some of your favorite plants like why a dogwood is called a dogwood – how pinks
got their name – or where