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Cotton root rot, caused by the fungus Phymatotrichum omnivorum, is one
of the most destructive of plant diseases, causing economic losses in numerous
crops including alfalfa, peanuts, pecans, fruit trees, grapes, and vegetable crops.
It is the major reason why alfalfa production is not economically feasible in
southern Oklahoma and Texas. After more than a century of research, no effective
cultural or chemical control has been developed, and no sources of genetic resistance
have been identified. This workshop will bring together top scientists to discuss
ways to overcome the disease using the latest technologies.
This workshop is planned for Monday afternoon, October 24, 2005. It is an internal
information and planning meeting for the Cotton Root Rot Project funded by the
State of Oklahoma through the Consortium for Legume Research. Therefore, attendance
will only be for consortium members and invited speakers.
| Cotton Root Rot Workshop |
| Monday, October 24, 2005 |
Moderator, Steve Marek
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10:00 AM |
Introduction to the Problem
Steve Marek, Oklahoma State University, OK |
| 10:15 AM |
Epidemiology and Biological Control
Chuck Kenerley, Texas A&M University, TX |
| 11:15 AM |
Break |
| 11:30 AM |
Using the new Technologies to Overcome the Problem?
Marc Orbach, University of Arizona, AZ |
| 12:30 PM |
Lunch (Catered for participants) |
| 1:30 PM |
"An Integrated Approach to Cotton Root Rot Disease in Alfalfa"
Updates by participants of Consortium for Legume Research
Joe Bouton, Moderator
Bruce Roe - University of Oklahoma
Steve Marek - Oklahoma State University
Rick Dixon, Kiran Mysore, Joe Bouton, Mary Sledge, and Lloyd Sumner - Noble Foundation |
| 3:00 PM |
Break |
| 3:30 PM |
Round Table Discussion - Consortium Participants & Speakers |
| 4:30 PM |
Adjourn |
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See the schedule for the medicago conference. |
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