Start Date
2-20-2020 11:15 AM
Description
Alfalfa diseases can reduce forage quality and the longevity of alfalfa stands. Integrated management of diseases can minimize disease impact and improve forage stand and quality. There are several important pathogens that cause disease on alfalfa, and the occurrence of these diseases, as well as the severity of damage, depend on several factors, including the type of pathogen, the environment, and the level of resistance of the host to a particular disease. In addition, disease presence and severity are also influenced by agronomic practices, particularly sowing dates, cutting dates and frequency, and fertility programs.
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Integrated Management of Alfalfa Diseases
Alfalfa diseases can reduce forage quality and the longevity of alfalfa stands. Integrated management of diseases can minimize disease impact and improve forage stand and quality. There are several important pathogens that cause disease on alfalfa, and the occurrence of these diseases, as well as the severity of damage, depend on several factors, including the type of pathogen, the environment, and the level of resistance of the host to a particular disease. In addition, disease presence and severity are also influenced by agronomic practices, particularly sowing dates, cutting dates and frequency, and fertility programs.
Speaker's Bio
Kiersten Wise, Ph.D. is an Extension Professor in the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of Kentucky. Her focus is on state-wide educational and applied research programs in disease management of corn, sorghum, and forages. More specifically on the development of economical and sustainable disease management practices for grain crops. This is achieved by studying the effects of management techniques on the biology of plant diseases. Through this research, she can select management practices that will improve grain crop production efficiency and simultaneously increase our awareness of how grain crop pathogens interact with their hosts. Dr. Wise has been regionally recognized for her outstanding work in agriculture and extension education. She earned her Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from North Dakota State University-Fargo.