Name
Emerging Diseases Subcommittee (closed to media)
Date & Time
Sunday, January 28, 2024, 10:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Location Name
DeAnza Ballroom I & II
Description

Emerging diseases include those of foreign origins that pose threats to vegetable and flower seed production if they are introduced and become established as well as existing pathogens including new strains that may be introduced into new production areas. The Emerging Diseases Subcommittee serves to address these issues and specific agenda items will be posted soon.

Speakers
Kurt Kleinhesselink - Axia Vegetable Seeds USA, Inc. dba US Agriseeds
Francisco Ochoa-Corona - Oklahoma State University
William Wintermantel - USDA-ARS
Jo Anne Crouch - U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service
Jennifer Wilson - USDA-ARS
Tracy Bruns - USDA APHIS - USDA-APHIS-PPQ
Sarika Negi - USDA APHIS
Martha Malapi - American Seed Trade Association
Don Seaver - USDA APHIS PPQ - USDA APHIS PPQ S&T