Weed Control and Pest Management 1
Monday, September 26, 2011: 10:00 AM
Kohala 2
Moderator:
10:00 AM
The Response of Weeds and Cut Stems of the Native Hawaiian Grass Sporobolus virginicus (L.) Kunth to Two Forms and Two Rates of Oxadiazon Applied As a Component of a Hydromulch Cap In a Simulated Roadside Planting
Scott B. Lukas, M.S., Tropical, Plant, and, Soil, Science, University of Hawaii;
Joseph DeFrank, Ph.D, Univ of Hawaii;
Glenn S. Sakamoto, BS, USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service
10:15 AM
Evaluation of Selected Groundcovers As Banker Plants for Predatory Mites
Mary E. Henry, University of Florida, IFAS;
Sydney Park Brown, PhD, University of Florida;
Steven Arthurs, Ph.D., University of Florida, Mid-Florida Research and Education Center;
Lance S. Osborne, Ph.D, University of Florida IFAS Mid-Florida Research & Education Center Associate Center Director;
Cal Welbourn, Ph.D, Florida Dept. Agriculture & Consumer Services
11:30 AM
Effects of Silicon On Pest Management and Productivity In Sugar Apple (Annona squamosa) Trees In Brazil
Joseilton F. Silva, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros;
Marlon C.T. Pereira, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros;
Gaspar H. Korndorfer, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia;
João A. A. Oliveira, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros;
Irton Costa, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros;
Clarice D. A. Corsato, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros;
Gisele P. Mizobutsi, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros;
Silvia Nietsche, UNiversidade Estadual de Montes Claros;
Wagner Vendrame, PhD, University of Florida