2013 ASHS Annual Conference
Workshop: Plasticulture Technologies for Expanding the Season and Improving the Sustainability of Eastern U.S. Strawberry Production
Workshop: Plasticulture Technologies for Expanding the Season and Improving the Sustainability of Eastern U.S. Strawberry Production
Objective(s):
The purpose of the Plasticulture Working Group (PLAST) is to encourage and facilitate the mutual exchange of ideas and information concerning the use of plastics in various aspects of horticultural research, extension, education, and industry. In this workshop leading university and industry experts in commercial strawberry plasticulture production in the Eastern U.S. will provide the most up-to-date, expert information on plasticulture technologies for expanding the season and improving strawberry production sustainability. Dr. Belinski Santos, IFAS, University of Florida will be discussing increasing the biological feasibility of high tunnel production of strawberries in Florida. Non-irrigation alternatives for freeze protection of strawberries utilizing floating row covers will be covered in two of the presentations, and the benefits of row covers in the fall season to enhance floral initiation and differentiation will be discussed by strawberry researchers from the mid-west (Ohio) and mid-south (North Carolina).
The purpose of the Plasticulture Working Group (PLAST) is to encourage and facilitate the mutual exchange of ideas and information concerning the use of plastics in various aspects of horticultural research, extension, education, and industry. In this workshop leading university and industry experts in commercial strawberry plasticulture production in the Eastern U.S. will provide the most up-to-date, expert information on plasticulture technologies for expanding the season and improving strawberry production sustainability. Dr. Belinski Santos, IFAS, University of Florida will be discussing increasing the biological feasibility of high tunnel production of strawberries in Florida. Non-irrigation alternatives for freeze protection of strawberries utilizing floating row covers will be covered in two of the presentations, and the benefits of row covers in the fall season to enhance floral initiation and differentiation will be discussed by strawberry researchers from the mid-west (Ohio) and mid-south (North Carolina).
In this workshop leading university and industry experts in commercial strawberry plasticulture production in the eastern United States will provide the most up-to-date, expert information on plasticulture technologies for expanding the season and improving strawberry production sustainability.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013: 1:45 PM
Desert Salon 4-6 (Desert Springs J.W Marriott Resort )
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