Real Christmas Tree Board Webinar Series
- Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Real Christmas Tree Board Webinar Series
The Real Christmas Tree Board 2025 Winter Webinar Series Agenda
Free Webinar Series
Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025
Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025
11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET
Christmas tree experts will discuss current research projects funded by The Real Christmas Tree Board. Topics will include cone removal (Jan 14th), and Phytophthora root rot (Jan 28th). Single registration allows access to each webinar event.
COST: FREE, but registration is required
Webinar Topics/Agenda
Jan 14th, 2025
“The Theory and Practice of Reducing Cone Formation in Fraser Fir" - Dr. Bert Cregg, Michigan State University
Fraser fir precocious cone formation causes many issues for Christmas tree farmers. Cones are a photosynthetic sink and when large numbers are present can reduce vegetative growth. In addition, cones are not persistent, and after breaking down leave unappealing stalks on the tree. Hand removal of cones is expensive, due to the high amount of manual labor involved. In addition, worker safety issues may arise due to the use of ladders to remove cones on tall trees.
Plant growth regulators have been tested to prevent the formation of reproductive buds and thereby prevent the formation of cones. Other experiments tested the use of caustic materials applied to cones to chemically eliminate them. Experimental results will be discussed, showing how these products may be able to reduce the use of labor to physically remove cones.
Jan 28th, 2025
Keys to Managing Phytophthora Root Rot in Christmas Tree Plantations - Dr. Gary Chastagner, Washington State University
Phytophthora root rot (PRR) can be a devastating disease for Christmas tree production resulting in high mortality rates of trees during any stage of production. This webinar will outline the mechanisms of PRR spreading, damage and signs of PRR infected trees, and what key management steps growers can take to manage PRR in their Christmas tree fields.
NYS DEC Pesticide Recertification Credits available: 1 credit for each webinar in categories 2, 3a and 25.
Contact Elizabeth Lamb, eml38@cornell.edu, with a picture of your license ahead of the webinar and she will be checking license numbers. To ensure credits are received, you must contact Elizabeth prior to these webinars. Click the image above to access the registration page through Michigan State University.
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Last updated January 7, 2025