15:
Strengthening Private and Public Research Relationships in Horticulture
15:
Strengthening Private and Public Research Relationships in Horticulture
Objective(s):
The speakers will present their vision of the future of horticulture and agronomic research and highlight opportunities for industry and public collaborations.
The speakers will present their vision of the future of horticulture and agronomic research and highlight opportunities for industry and public collaborations.
Proposed speakers:
2:00-2:05 Peter Petracek, Industry Involvement Task Force Chair
2:05-2:20 John Clark, ASHS President
2:20-3:00 Doug O'Brien, USDA Chief of Staff for Kathleen Merrigan (Invited)
3:00-3:30 Jacqueline Hughes, Deputy Director General, Research, AVRDC, The World Vegetable Center
3:30-4:00 Stephen Myers, Ohio Bioproducts Innovation Center
4:00-4:30 Leigh English, Seminis/Monsanto
4:30-5:00 Questions and Answer Session: Panel of speakers
2:00-2:05 Peter Petracek, Industry Involvement Task Force Chair
2:05-2:20 John Clark, ASHS President
2:20-3:00 Doug O'Brien, USDA Chief of Staff for Kathleen Merrigan (Invited)
3:00-3:30 Jacqueline Hughes, Deputy Director General, Research, AVRDC, The World Vegetable Center
3:30-4:00 Stephen Myers, Ohio Bioproducts Innovation Center
4:00-4:30 Leigh English, Seminis/Monsanto
4:30-5:00 Questions and Answer Session: Panel of speakers
Sunday, July 26, 2009: 2:00 PM
Jefferson D/E (Millennium Hotel St. Louis)