Thursdays, 2:50 – 3:40 PM
This seminar series is open to the public.
Locations
Notice: For Fall 2020, HORT 509/510 will only be offered online and not in person
Access Information:
Zoom meeting ID: 970 0101 5704
Full link: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/97001015704?pwd=N1Q4dFVET3F1and3QlpRSTZzcHB5dz09
More information
Questions? Contact Dr. Lee Kalcsits or Dr. Amit Dhingra
Syllabus: Check Blackboard Course Space
Archived seminars: Archived videos are available in Blackboard.
Seminar Schedule – Fall 2020
Dates and Speakers
Abstracts, when available, are accessible by PDF by clicking on the talk title.
August 27 – First Day of Class. Introduction to course, using Blackboard, Expectations
September 3 – Guest Speakers: Jenn Johnson; GPSA President and Bruce Williamson; Professional Development Initiative
September 10 – Student Speaker: Optimizing watermelon grafting to enhance grafting efficiency and its impact on fruit maturity and quality. Pinki Devi; Ph.D. Candidate. Northwestern Washington Research and Extension Center, Mount Vernon
Online Student Evaluation Survey
September 17 – Guest Speaker: Nutraceutical Horticulture: An Overview of Biochemical and Molecular Considerations – Dr. Mohan Kumar, Associate Research Professor, Department of Horticulture, WSU
September 24 – Guest Speaker: Title – Empirical reflection on 15-year progress of postharvest traits in WSU apple breeding program – Dr. Soon Li Teh, Postdoctoral Research Associate, WSU Wenatchee TFREC
October 1 – Guest Speaker: Title – Urban agriculture: transitioning from academia to industry – Dr. Matthew Arrington, Assistant Professor, College of Life Sciences, Brigham Young University
October 8 – Student Speaker: Evaluating the characteristics of compost teas to improve the sustainability of crop production. Adel Al Mesmari. Ph.D. Candidate, WSU-Horticulture, Pullman.
Online Student Evaluation Survey
October 15 – Guest Speaker: Title – Staple Isotope Applications in Plant Science Research. Dr. R. Dave Evans, Professor and Director of Stable Isotope Laboratory, Department of Biological Sciences, WSU
October 22 – Guest Speaker: Title – Developing a research program in pear genetics and genomics. Dr. Jessica Waite. Research Scientist, USDA-ARS Tree Fruit Laboratory, Wenatchee, WA
October 29 – Student Speaker: Machine harvesting comparison and optimization of machine harvest intervals in fresh market blueberry. Yixin Cai. MS Student. WSU Mount Vernon
Online Student Evaluation Survey
November 5 – No Seminar
November 12 – Student Speaker: Title – Evaluation of sprayer technologies utilized in eastern Washington Vitis vinifera vineyards. Margaret McCoy. Ph.D. Candidate. WSU Prosser IAREC.
Online Student Evaluation Survey
November 19 – Student Speaker: Title – A multifaceted approach to characterizing and addressing tuber field greening in Washington State. Joe Townsend. MS Student.
Online Student Evaluation Survey
November 26 – No Seminar: Thanksgiving
December 3 – HORT 503 – State Tour Presentations
December 10 – HORT 503 – State Tour Presentations