2016 Farwest Show announces presentation from Dr. Luisa Santamaria

WILSONVILLE, ORE. - The 2016 Farwest Show has invited Dr. Luisa Santamaria, Extension Plant Pathologist & Bilingual Educator, NWREC at Oregon State University, to deliver a Spanish-only address to shed light on issues around soilborne pathogens. This year's show takes place on Aug. 25-27 on Portland, Ore. 

Her talk, ‘Management of Soilborne Pathogens in Nursery Production’, goes beyond the chemistry and physics of the soil, to look at pathogenic causes of plant diseases. Dr. Santamaria will point out the groups of pathogenic soilborne organisms associated with nursery crops and how to reduce their population levels. A diagnostic practice to identify symptoms associated with these pathogens will complement the lecture.

Her session takes place, Thursday, Aug. 25 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. to Room B115-116. This Spanish-only presentation is part of Farwest’s bilingual education outreach that offers eight hours of Spanish Only and Translated Pesticide Recertifi cation credits.

Dr. Santamaria, joined Oregon State University as an Assistant Professor - Extension Plant Pathology Specialist in March 2009. In her current position at the NWREC in Aurora, she is focused on the development of bilingual educational programs in plant health for nursery workers.

Her goal is to train the nursery workforce on systems approach to prevent plant diseases and develop a better understanding of an integrated pest management. Dr. Santamaria’s applied research is dedicated to a better understanding of incidence and impact of soilborne pathogens, such as Phytotphtora spp, Pythium spp and Verticillium spp, on nursery production.

For complete information on Dr. Santamaria’s session and to register for the Show, visit www.FarwestShow.com.