Plants, Pests and Pathogens
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Sponsored by N.C. Cooperative Extension, Plant Disease and Insect Clinic, and the Departments of Entomology & Plant Pathology and Horticultural Science.
This free interactive webinar is broadcast live via Zoom as an in-service training for Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers and Extension horticulture agents.
- Links to log in information for the live webinars are available on the password-protected NC EMG Intranet, available only to Extension Master Gardener volunteers and staff who promote the program.
- Technology tips for joining a Zoom Meeting
- Recordings and speaker profiles are available to the public at the links below, as well as from our YouTube Playlist and Index of Recordings
2021 Schedule
The Fourth Tuesday of the Month, February – October
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
February 23
Current Pest and Plant Disease Issues in NC
Recording
Matt Bertone (left), Director/Entomologist
Mike Munster (right), Plant Disease Diagnostician
Plant Disease and Insect Clinic, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology
NC State University
March 23
Annual and Herbaceous Perennial Ornamental Plants for Phytophthora-infested Landscapes
Featured Speaker: Inga Meadows, Extension Associate, Vegetable and Herbaceous Ornamental Pathology, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology,NC State University
Diseases caused by Phytophthora species can be difficult to control once they are established in a landscape. This presentation will highlight 3 years of research screening for resistant or tolerant ornamental plants to provide a sustainable approach to manage these diseases.
April 27
Current Pest and Plant Disease Issues in NC
Featured Speakers:
Matt Bertone (left), Director/Entomologist
Mike Munster (right), Plant Disease Diagnostician
Plant Disease and Insect Clinic, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology
NC State University
May 25
Grasses and Sedges: The New Workhorses of the Garden
Grasses and sedges can play many roles in our landscapes, from low-key lawn alternatives to seasonal superstars. With a focus on landscape solutions and a nod to beauty, learn about grasses and sedges and discover where they do their best work.
June 22
Current Pest and Plant Disease Issues in NC
Matt Bertone (left), Director/Entomologist
Mike Munster (right), Plant Disease Diagnostician
Plant Disease and Insect Clinic, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology
NC State University
July 27
Soil Mycorrhizae
Featured Speaker: Michelle Schroeder-Moreno, Professor, Agroecology, NC State Crop and Soil Sciences
August 24
Current Pest and Plant Disease Issues in NC
Matt Bertone (left), Director/Entomologist
Mike Munster (right), Plant Disease Diagnostician
Plant Disease and Insect Clinic, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology
NC State University
September 28
What I Wish I Had Known From the Start
October 26
Current Pest and Plant Disease Issues in NC
Matt Bertone (left), Director/Entomologist
Mike Munster (right), Plant Disease Diagnostician
Plant Disease and Insect Clinic, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology
NC State University
Review Plants, Pests and Pathogen webinars from past years
- 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
- Table of Contents for Insects and Diseases Covered 2009 – present
- Index of Recordings, 2009 to present
- YouTube Playlist with recorded programs, 2009 – present
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