Passionfruit and Dragonfruit Growers Pest Control Workshop
From: Jonathan H. Crane, Tropical Fruit Crop Specialist and Jeff Wasielewski, Commercial Tropical Fruit Agent
April 19, 2022, Time – 10AM-12PM - 1.5 CEU's applied for
Passionfruit and Dragonfruit Growers Pest Control Workshop
Insect and disease problems and control, economic issues, and cultural practices
Registration required ($25)
Eventbrite link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/passionfruit-and-dragonfruit-growers-workshop-registration-315757437997
Attendance options – a HYBRID meeting
You can attend in-person (registration list through Eventbrite or in-person on day of event) Might be nice weather
Miami-Dade County Extension Service
18710 SW 280 St., Homestead, FL 33033
Tel: 305-248-3311
or you can attend on-line through Zoom
Online participants – Zoom
Once registered you will receive a link to the Zoom meeting through Eventbrite
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Agenda |
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Jeff Wasielewski, Commercial Tropical Fruit Agent (20 min) |
Introduction, logistics and an introduction to passion fruit and dragon fruit |
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Daniel Carrillo, Entomologist – Tropical Fruits (30 min) |
Passion fruit and dragon fruit pests, beneficial insects, and pollinators |
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Romina Gazis, Plant Pathologist – Ornamentals/Tropical Fruits (40 min) |
Major Diseases Affecting Commercial Dragon Fruit and Passionfruit Production in South Florida |
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Trent Blare, Agricultural Economist (10 min) |
Tools to determine the profitability of passion fruit and dragon fruit; cost of pest control |
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Jonathan Crane, Tropical Fruit Crop Specialist (20 min) |
Cultural practices to mitigate pest problems and what conventional and organic pesticides are registered for these crops |
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Questions and Answers |
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