Preventing Phytophthora Contamination in Native Plant Nurseries

^{Preventing Phytophthora Contamination in Native Plant Nurseries} _{Native plant nursery workshops}

May 9, 2017 9 AM – 1 PM

Allmendinger Center
WSU Research and Extension Center
2606 West Pioneer, Puyallup, WA 98371
253-445-4501

WSDA Pesticide Applicators Recertification – 3 credits

Presented by

Dr. Jennifer Parke, Plant Pathologist, OSU

Dr. Marianne Elliott, Plant Pathologist, WSU

Dr. Luisa Santamaria, Extension Specialist, OSU

Agenda:

Background on Phytophthoras in native plant nurseries

Best Management Practices for preventing Phytophthora contamination

Hands-on activities to recognize, detect, and prevent Phytophthora