PORTLAND — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to host the 2024 National Conference for the National Plant Diagnostic Network Sept. 9-13 at the Westin Portland Harborview, 157 High St.
The conference consists of two days of general session with more than 15 presentations or panels covering various topics in plant diagnostics followed by two days of workshops and tours. The workshops provide instruction and hands-on training on topics such as bacterial and fungal basics, Fusarium and emerging insect pests from each region.
The tours include visits to multiple wild blueberry fields that will feature discussions of research and problematic pests and diseases, according to a news release from Stephanie Shea with the extension.
To learn more and register visit npdn.org.
For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, email stephanie.shea@maine.edu.
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