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The 2012 ASHS Annual Conference

The Intersection of Plant Breeding, Human Health, and Nutritional Security: Lessons Learned and Future Perspectives

Objective(s):
This colloquium will focus on the new multi-disciplinary topic of using biodegradable mulches in specialty crop production systems. It will feature speakers who are (inter)national leaders in horticulture, soil, polymer, textile and socio-economic sciences as well as representatives from industry. Important aspects of product development, field application, grower acceptance, and environmental impact/benefit will be explored and shared.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012: 2:00 PM
Concourse I
Moderator:
Carol A. Miles
Coordinators:
Debra Inglis and Carol A. Miles
2:00 PM
Biodegradable Plastic Mulches for Specialty Crop Production:
Carol A. Miles, Washington State University
2:15 PM
Understanding the Science of Biodegradability and Exploring Misleading Claims
Ramani Narayan, PhD, Michigan State University
3:00 PM
Fabricating Biodegradable Mulches
Douglas Hayes, PhD, University of Tennessee; Larry Wadsworth, University of Tennessee; Karen Leonas, PhD, Washington State University
3:30 PM
Biodegradable Mulches and Specialty Crop Production
Michael D. Orzolek, Pennsylvania State Univ
4:00 PM
Evaluating Biodegradable Mulches in Diverse Climates in the U.S
Annette L. Wszelaki, University of Tennessee; Carol A. Miles, Washington State University; Jeff Martin, University of Tennessee; Jeremy Cowan, Washington State University; Thomas Walters, Washington State Univ; Russell W. Wallace, Texas A&M University; Debra Inglis, Washington State University
4:30 PM
Biodegradable Mulches and Soil Quality
J. Moore-Kucera, Texa Tech University
5:00 PM
Biodegradable Plastic Mulches: Barriers and Bridges to Adoption
Jessica Goldberger, PhD, Washington State University; Carol A. Miles, Washington State University
5:30 PM
Concluding Remarks
5:40 PM
Closing Remarks
Debra Inglis, Washington State University
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