Conference Schedule
National Allium Research Conference 2006
Wednesday, December 6, 2006
8:00am – 5:00 pm
CAP Conference
Moderated by Michael Havey
2:00-5:00 pm NARC Registration & Poster Setup
5:00-7:00 pm Welcome Reception
7:00-9:00 pm Graduate Poster Competition Judging
Thursday, December 7, 2006
7:00-8:00 am Conference Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:00-8:30 am Welcome and Opening Remarks by Drs. Bhimu Patil, Tim Davis,
and Russell Cross
Oral Presentations
Pest Management Session
Moderated by Marvin Miller and Bhimu Patil
8:30-9:00 am
Detection and Management of Latent Botrytis allii in Onion Transplant Seedlings in New York
Christine A. Hoepting*, Kathryn E. Panek, and James W. Lorbeer
9:00-9:30 am
Occurrence of Powdery Mildew caused by Levillulataurica on Onion Bulb Crops in Malheur County , Oregon
R. Sampangi*, S.K. Mohan, C.C. Shock, and E.B.G. Feibert
9:30-10:00 am
Onion Maggot (Delia antiqua) Damage Varies in Relation to Plant Stand, Cultivar and Planting Method
Mary Ruth McDonald*, Kevin Vander Kooi and Marilyn Hovius
10:00-10:30 am Poster Session and Break
10:30-11:00 am
The Versatility of Botrytis allii as an Onion Pathogen
James W. Lorbeer* and David P. LoParco
11:00-11:30 am
Transfer of Botrytis Leaf Blight Resistance from Allium roylei to Onion (Allium cepa L.)
Martha Mutschler*, Pablo Goldschmied, Ed Cobb, Dave Loparco, Jim Lorbeer, Peter Hyde, and Hilary Mayton
11:30-11:50 am General Q/A
11:50 am - 1:00 pm Luncheon
Iris Yellow Spot Virus & Thrips Mini-Symposium
Moderated by Howard Schwartz and Marvin Miller
1:10-1:30 pm
United States Allium Industry & Research Perspectives
Open Session for state & industry representatives to summarize new reports, pesticide experiences, germplasm progress
1:30-1:50 pm
International Allium Industry & Research Perspectives
Open Session for international representatives to summarize new reports, pesticide experiences, germplasm progress
1:50-2:15 pm
Biology and Genetic Variability of Iris yellow spot virus
H.R. Pappu
2:15-2:40 pm
Tospoviruses: What has Spotted wilt, Iris Yellow Spot’s Big Brother, Taught Us?
H.R. Pappu and S.K.Mohan
2:40-2:55 pm
Thrips Managment in Colorado - Greatest Hits!
Whiteny Cranshaw
2:55-3:10 pm
Biology and Management of Thrips in Onion to Reduce Thrips Feeding Injury and to Reduce Iris Yellow Spot Virus Incidence
Lynn B. Jensen*, Clinton C. Shock, and Lamont Saunders
3:10-3:40 pm Poster Session / Break
3:40-4:20 pm
Integrated Management of Iris yellow spot virus in Onion Bulb and Seed Crops
Howard F. Schwartz and Lindsey J. du Toit
4:20-4:40 pm
National & International Education & Initiatives
Wayne Mininger
4:40-5:00 pm General Discussion
6:30-9:00 pm Banquet and Entertainment - Recognitions of Retirees and Poster Competition, Aggie Wranglers’ Performance
Friday, December 8, 2006
7:00-8:00 am Conference Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:00-8:10 am Announcements
Genetics & Breeding Session
Moderated by Rick Jones and Leonard Pike
8:10-8:40 am
Evaluation of Fertility and Fecundity of Double Haploid, Haploid and Mixaploid Onions
Martha Mutschler*, Pablo Goldschmied, Ed Cobb, Peter Hyde, Stephen Southwick, Hilary Mayton, Ali Alan, and Elizabeth Earle
8:40-9:10 am
Genetic control of Fructan Accumulation in Onion
Michael J. Havey*, Steve Raines, Cynthia Henson, and John McCallum
9:10-9:40 am
Genetic Mapping of Loci Affecting Bulb and Seed Colors in Onion
Anil Khar*, Jernej Jakse, and Michael J. Havey
9:40-10:10 am
New Releases from the USDA Onion Breeding Program
Michael J. Havey* and Borut Bohanec
10:10-10:40 am Poster Session / Break
10:40-11:10 am
Onion Genomics: What have we done and where are we going?
Michael J. Havey*, John McCallum, Masayoshi Shigyo, and Christopher D. Town
11:10-11:40 am
Development of Two Disposable Pyruvate Biosensors to Determine Pungency in Onion
Abayomi, L.A. and Terry, L.A. *
11:40 am – 1:00 pm Luncheon & Business Meeting – Agenda: 2008 Conference Site
Production / Health Benefit Session
Moderated by Dan Leskovar and Kilsun Yoo
1:10-1:40 pm
Managing Carzol for Maximum Efficacy Against Thrips
Lynn B. Jensen1*, Clinton C. Shock, and Lamont Saunders
1:40-2:10 pm
Onion Response to Nitrogen Fertilization under Drip and Furrow Irrigation
Ardell D. Halvorson, Michael E. Bartolo*, Curtis A. Reule, and Abdel Berrada
2:10 :- 2:40 pm
Organic Vidalia Onions - A New Market for Grower
G.E. Boyhan*, Ray Hicks, Reid Torrance , Chris Hopkins, Cliff Riner, Randy Hill, and Thad Paulk
2:40-3:10 pm Poster Session / Break
3:10-3:40 pm
The Role of Application Timing, Tuber Dormancy, Soil Temperature and Tillage in Efficacy of Yellow Nutsedge Control with Metam Sodium
Mike Thornton *, Deron Beck, and Corey Ransom
3:40-4:10 pm
The Importance of Garlic and Onions in Mongolian Traditional Medicine
A. Altantsetseg, Z. Oyun, and U. Ligaa
4:10-5:10 pm
Root and Bulb Committee Meeting / Chris Cramer
Saturday, December 9, 2006
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For questions or further information please contact :
Dr. Kilsun Yoo, Research Scientist, VFIC, Department of Horticulture Sciences, Texas A&M University
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