EPA to host webinar on managing fungal diseases for ornamental plants

Ornamental plants, such as flowers and shrubs, bring beauty to their surroundings. However, imported varieties of these beautiful plants can also bring new plant diseases into the United States. The spread of these diseases can infect and potentially kill other plants, significantly impacting the domestic ornamental plant and landscape industries.

In this free webinar, participants will be introduced to common fungal diseases of ornamental plants and learn how to manage and prevent them. The presenter will describe the importance of integrated pest management, including the role of best practices in distribution outlets like wholesale nurseries, non-chemical controls (such as irrigation management, plant spacing and fertilizer management), and the selective use of fungicides. Current research and experiences of commercial ornamental plant growers will also be shared. 

Webinar details:

May 7, 2024 | 2-3:30 p.m. ET | including a 30 minute Q&A

Learning objectives:

• Learn about the origin and impact of fungal diseases in ornamental plant production, including what causes them to spread within plant production facilities.
• Learn how to identify common fungal diseases.
• Discuss ways to remove fungal pathogens from soil using sterilization and pasteurization.
• Learn about integrated pest management strategies that have been developed to control fungal diseases.

Click here to register and learn more about this free webinar.

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