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Colorado Viticulture Webinar Series

Monitoring Vineyard Diseases with spore trapping

November 9, 2023 @ 12:00 pm 1:00 pm

Summary

“Lunch and Learn” series of webinars focused on issues, pest and disease updates, and technology of interest for the Colorado wine industry.

Description

Red Blotch virus is a new(er) viral disease that is often mistaken or hidden by the symptoms of Grapevine Leafroll virus. How do you tell the two viruses apart if they are so easily confused? Join the CSU Viticulture Extension team and Dr. Achala KC to learn about the history, detection, and sampling methods for red blotch virus in vineyards.

The event will be held Virtually and take place on November 9th from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM MT.

Preregistration on Eventbrite is required to receive Zoom log-in information: https://col.st/dwUYp

Registration closes November 9th at 11:00AM to allow time for delivery of Zoom information.

The email provided to Eventbrite will be the email we will be sending all workshop communications to. Be sure to use an email that is checked regularly.

Agenda

12:00 PM      Attendees join

12:05 PM      Quick updates and speaker introduction

12:10 PM      Topic of the day

12:45 PM      Questions for the speaker

1:00 PM      Adjourn

Speaker Biography

Dr. Achala KC joined the department of Botany and Plant Pathology at Oregon State University in October 2016. She is an Associate Professor of Plant Pathology stationed at OSU’s Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center in Central Point, OR. Her research focuses on integrated disease management of commercially important crops in southern Oregon, including wine grapes. She has worked on various research projects including epidemiology and diagnosis of grapevine red blotch virus, understanding the predominant grapevine trunk disease pathogens in Oregon vineyards and their management. She also engages with local stakeholders and growers via monthly forums, annual workshops, and field days while extending research-based knowledge for better disease management and ultimate productivity.

Contact Information

For more information on the workshop please contact: Dr. Charlotte Oliver (charlotte.oliver@colostate.edu)

Anyone attending this program who requires auxiliary aids or services, please contact Charlotte Oliver at 970-241-3346, ext. 105 or charlotte.oliver@colostate.edu

Colorado State University Extension is an equal opportunity provider. | Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. | CSU’s Office of Engagement and Extension ensures meaningful access and equal opportunities to participate to individuals whose first language is not English.

Colorado State University Extension es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. | Colorado State University no discrimina por motivos de discapacidad y se compromete a proporcionar adaptaciones razonables. | Office of Engagement and Extension de CSU garantiza acceso significativo e igualdad de oportunidades para participar a las personas quienes su primer idioma no es el inglés.

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