Wednesday, January 10, 2007: 1:30 PM-3:30 PM
Balconies L, M & N (New Orleans Marriott)
Recognizing and Diagnosing Your Cotton Disease Problems
Plant diseases are an important constraint to managing the cotton crop and lint yields. This Cotton Disease Council workshop is designed to assist producers, extension specialists, and crop advisors in recognizing disease problems. Experts will be present from across the Cotton Belt to help participants in the workshop diagnose specific diseases. Information will be provided to help participants decide on appropriate disease management options for their specific situation and disease problems.
Organizer:	Craig S. Rothrock, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Part 1
		Recognizing Seedling Disease Problems
		Diagnosing Seedling Disease Problems  Jennifer L. Riggs, Bayer CropScience, Rtp, NC
		Disease Control Options for Seedling Diseases  Craig S. Rothrock, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
		Diagnosing Wilt Diseases  Patrick D. Colyer, LSU AgCenter, Bossier City, LA
		Diagnosing Foliar Diseases  Robert C. Kemerait, Tifton, GA
		Diagnosing Boll Rot Problems  Kathy S. Lawrence, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Part 2
		Recognizing Nematode Problems
		Diagnosing Root-knot Nematode Problems  T.L. Kirkpatrick, University of Arkansas, Hope, AR
		Diagnosing Reniform Nematode Problems  Charles Overstreet and Maurice Wolcott, Dept. of Plant Pathology and Crop Physiology, Baton Rouge, LA
		Diagnosing Other Nematode Problems  John D. Mueller and William Bonnette, Jr., Clemson University, Blackville, SC
		Disease Distribution and Prescription Applications  W. Scott Monfort, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
		Nutrient Deficiencies  Clifford Snyder, Potash & Phosphate Institute, Conway, AR
Sponsor:	Cotton Disease Council

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