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NOVEMBER 17 - 18, 2015 Wenatchee – Richland – Yakima – Hood River Delivered in English with simultaneous translation to Spanish* AGENDA Session I - Pome Fruit Physiology 101 Objective: Understand basic physiology of apple and pear including growth and development, floral initiation and the role of hormones • Plant Growth & Development - Matt Whiting, WSU • Endogenous Hormones - Duane Greene, Univ. of Massachusetts • Floral Initiation - Matt Whiting, WSU Session II – The Dynamic Nature of Nutrient and Water Relations and Importance of Roots in Modern Orchard Systems Objective: Understand roots and their relationship with canopy growth and productivity. • Roots, A General Primer - Lee Kalcsits, WSU • Nutrient Uptake and Distribution - Massimo Tagliavini, Bolzano • Irrigation and Nutrient Management - Denise Nielsen, AAFC Summerland • Managing Soil Microbiology (Ecology) – Mark Mazzola, USDA-ARS Session III – Manipulation of Tree Growth with Pruning and Plant Growth Regulators Objective: Understand the applied techniques available to manipulate physiological cycles in fruit trees. • Apple and Pear Tree Architecture – Pierre-Eric Lauri, INRA - France • Competition Among Vegetative and Reproductive Cycles and Role of Pruning – Stefano Musacchi, WSU • Plant Growth Regulators in Tree Manipulation – Duane Greene, Univ. of Massachusetts Session IV – Stress Physiology: The Good and the Bad Objective: Understand the various environmental factors common in the Pacific Northwest that cause plant stress, their effects on various tree organs, and implications for orchard management strategies. • Basic Plant Stress Physiology – Lee Kalcsits, WSU • Heat & Light Stress/Sunburn – Larry Schrader, WSU Emeritus • Management Strategies to Exploit Stresses – Todd Einhorn, OSU • Management Strategies to Mitigate Stresses - Mike Robinson – Double Diamond Fruit - Del Feigal – Auvil Fruit Company Session V – Physiology of Fruit Maturation and Quality Objective: Understand parameters of fruit maturation and pre-harvest practices to maintain high quality fruit from harvest through storage. • Fruit Maturity and Quality – Jim Mattheis, USDA-ARS • Optimizing Pre-Harvest Fruit Quality – Sara Serra, WSU • Pre-Harvest Growth Regulator in Apples and Pears – - Apples: Dana Faubion, Agrofresh; - Pears: Yan Wang, OSU A round table discussion/Questions & Answers will conclude each session. Anyone attending this program that requires auxiliary aids or services, please contact Gwen Hoheisel at 509-786-5609 or by email at [email protected] Cooperating agencies: Washington State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Benton County. Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office. The support of these sponsors significantly reduced registration fees for this fruit school. We have designed this fruit school to present the current science of physiology. We encourage participation of industry members who need a refresher and those where this is their first exposure to the topic. We hope by offering simultaneous English – Spanish translation* that a broad audience participates. *Minimum requirement of five Spanish attendees per location for translation services to be provided. Spanish translation will not be available at Hood River location. The fruit school originates from Wenatchee at the CTC. The other locations will be delivered live and will allow for interaction during the Q and A sessions. Pre-registration is required. Date: November 17-18, 2015 Cost: $160 (Includes breaks, lunch and proceedings.) Register: http://wsufruitschool.brownpapertickets.com Register early! Seating is limited for each location. Must designate location and English/Spanish preference at registration. *Minimum requirement of five Spanish attendees per location for translation services to be provided. Spanish translation will not available at Hood River location.
