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2013 ASHS Annual Conference

Workshop: Potential Impact of Precision Agriculture Methods on Roots and Root Function

Objective(s):
The purpose of this workshop is to explore how precision agriculture may influence root and soil properties and provide a conceptual framework to better understand how farming practices can improve the efficiency of resource use in horticulture.
Precision agricultural methods are being adopted in a growing number of agricultural crops, including some horticultural crops. However, little information is known about how variable rate nutrient and/or water use may impact root growth and soil properties (chemical and biological) that interact with roots and govern root function. The purpose of this workshop is to explore how precision agriculture may influence root and soil properties and provide a conceptual framework to better understand how farming practices can improve the efficiency of resource use in horticulture.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013: 1:45 PM
Springs Salon D/E (Desert Springs J.W Marriott Resort )
Moderator:
R. Paul Schreiner, Research Plant Physiologist
Coordinator:
R. Paul Schreiner, Research Plant Physiologist
1:45 PM
Introduction to Precision Agriculture in Florida Citrus, with Emphasis on Fertilization and Irrigation
Arnold W. Schumann, Associate Professor, University of Florida; Qamar Zaman, Dalhousie University
2:15 PM
Spatial Variability in C&N Dynamics: Vineyard to AVA
Kerri Steenwerth, Research Soil Scientist, USDA–ARS
2:45 PM
Site-specific Management of Soil pH and Nutrients in Blueberry
David R. Bryla, USDA–ARS, HCRL
3:15 PM
New Methods to Quantify Root Responses to Variable Water or Nutrient Supply
Taryn Bauerle, Assistant Professor, Cornell University
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