2014 ASHS Annual Conference

Objective(s):
To celebrate the life and career of N.I. Vavilov. To bring into focus the enduring impact of Vavilov on Genetics, Plant Breeding, and Horticulture.

A new invasive pest of small and stone fruit crops has been causing economic damage in North America and Europe. The spotted wing drosophila (SWD), Drosophila suzukii, is a vinegar fly that infests ripe fruit. The biology, life cycle, global impact, management, and current and future research will be discussed. A hands-on education session on adult and larval identification and monitoring will facilitate communication to the audience. This workshop will provide crucial knowledge to students, technicians, extension agents, and faculty that do research, consult, and work in any aspect related to small and stone fruit crops.