2019 ASHS Annual Conference
Special Sessions and Workshops
Special Sessions and Workshops
Monday, July 22, 2019
8:00 AM-9:30 AM
History of Controlled Environment Horticulture *CEU Approved* -Partagas 2
History of Horticultursal Science Working Group
History of Horticultursal Science Working Group
8:00 AM-10:00 AM
10:00 AM-11:00 AM
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
12:00 PM-1:00 PM
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
1:00 PM-2:30 PM
Private Sector Perspectives in Small Fruit Breeding *CEU Approved* -Montecristo 1
Primary sponsor: Viticulture and Small Fruits
Primary sponsor: Viticulture and Small Fruits
Research Status of Controlled Environment Agriculture, Discussion of Challenges and Opportunities: International and National Perspectives *CEU Approved* -Cohiba 1-3
Growth Chambers and Controlled Environments (CE)
Growth Chambers and Controlled Environments (CE)
1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Advocating for Horticultural Research and Extension When You Are Far from Washington -Montecristo 2
National Issues Committee
National Issues Committee
3:15 PM-4:45 PM
Application of Automation Technologies for Horticultural Crop Production: Challenges and Opportunities *CEU Approved* -Cohiba 1-3
Vegetable Crops Management Interest Group
Vegetable Crops Management Interest Group
Evaluation and Utilization of Germplasm for Improving Plant Resistance to Drought and Heat Stresses *CEU Approved* -Montecristo 2
The Genetics & Germplasm (GG) PIG
The Genetics & Germplasm (GG) PIG
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
8:00 AM-9:30 AM
Biological Seed Treatment: Recent Advances in Seed Technology *CEU Approved* -Montecristo 2
Seed and Stand Establishment Interest Group (primary sponsor) and Plant Growth Regulation Interest Group (secondary sponsor)
Seed and Stand Establishment Interest Group (primary sponsor) and Plant Growth Regulation Interest Group (secondary sponsor)
Envisioning a US Citrus Industry with Endemic HLB *CEU Approved* -Montecristo 1
Citrus Crops Professional Interest Group - Primary Tropical Horticulture Professional Interest Group - Secondary Ecological Physiology Professional Interest Group - Secondary
Citrus Crops Professional Interest Group - Primary Tropical Horticulture Professional Interest Group - Secondary Ecological Physiology Professional Interest Group - Secondary
10:15 AM-11:45 AM
Don’t Gamble, Travel with Money - Funding for International Collaboration *CEU Approved* -Montecristo 1
International Horticultural Consultants (ICON) Professional Interest Group
International Horticultural Consultants (ICON) Professional Interest Group
11:30 AM-12:30 PM
12:30 PM-1:45 PM
2:00 PM-3:30 PM
Medicinal Plants As Cash Crops: Growing and Processing for Quality Products. *CEU Approved* -Montecristo 2
Herbs, Spices, and Medicinal Plants Group
Herbs, Spices, and Medicinal Plants Group
Reducing Food Losses: an Interactive, High-Stakes Game Approach *CEU Approved* -Montecristo 1
Postharvest Interest Group
Postharvest Interest Group
4:15 PM-5:45 PM
Reaching New Audiences in the “Plant Parent” Generation *CEU Approved* -Montecristo 1
Primary: Consumer Horticulture and Master GardenerSecondary: Public Horticulture
Primary: Consumer Horticulture and Master GardenerSecondary: Public Horticulture
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
8:00 AM-10:00 AM
9:15 AM-9:45 AM
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
2:00 PM-3:30 PM
Application of CRISPR-Mediated Genome Engineering for Breeding Horticultural Crops for Disease Resistance and Quality Traits: Progress, Challenges and Future Prospects *CEU Approved* -Cohiba 1-3
Primary sponsor: Plant Biotechnology Interest Group Secondary sponsors: Asian Horticulture Group and Seonghee Lee, IFAS/GCREC, University of Florida
Primary sponsor: Plant Biotechnology Interest Group Secondary sponsors: Asian Horticulture Group and Seonghee Lee, IFAS/GCREC, University of Florida
Mitigating Impacts of Climate Change in Urban Landscapes *CEU Approved* -Montecristo 1
Water Utilization and Management Professional Interest Group
Water Utilization and Management Professional Interest Group
2:00 PM-4:00 PM
4:15 PM-5:00 PM
4:15 PM-5:45 PM
Thursday, July 25, 2019
8:00 AM-9:30 AM
9:30 AM-10:15 AM
10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Effects of Climate Change on Fruit Production *CEU Approved* -Montecristo 2
Pomology Professional Interest Group
Pomology Professional Interest Group
Multiregional Assessment of Opportunities and Challenges of High Tunnel Organic Crop Production Systems *CEU Approved* -Montecristo 1
Plasticulture (PLAST) Professional Interest Group
Plasticulture (PLAST) Professional Interest Group
11:15 AM-11:45 AM
2:00 PM-3:30 PM
Uses of Vip Medium and Explant Sterilants for Tissue Culture without Autoclave and Laminar Flow *CEU Approved* -Montecristo 1
Orchid Professional Interest Group (Primary)Floriculture Professional Interest Group (Secondary)Nursery Crop Professional Interest Group (Secondary)Propagation Professional Interest Group (Secondary)
Orchid Professional Interest Group (Primary)Floriculture Professional Interest Group (Secondary)Nursery Crop Professional Interest Group (Secondary)Propagation Professional Interest Group (Secondary)