[APWG] CONFERENCE: Potential Invasive Pests Workshop (Miami, FL)
Olivia Kwong
plant at plantconservation.org
Fri Feb 5 08:11:57 CST 2010
http://www.conference.ifas.ufl.edu/TSTAR/
Potential Invasive Pests Workshop
October 11-14, 2010
Mayfair Hotel . Miami (Coconut Grove), Florida USA
Sponsored by: UF IFAS, Center for Tropical Agriculture (CTA) | USDA
TSTAR | APHIS PPQ
Many arthropods invade continental USA and the Caribbean Region each year,
causing significant damage to agriculture and natural environments. In the
area(s) of origin or invasion of many of these pests, there have been
significant advances in pest identity, host range, geographical
distribution, biology, tools for detection and identification. This
knowledge must be made available to researchers and regulatory personnel
in the USA and the Caribbean Region in order to prevent the pests from
becoming established in this area. Control of these pests must be
addressed. This workshop will include specialists who would provide sound
information on some of the most recent invasive pests and on potential
invaders in order to provide researchers, regulatory personnel and growers
with the necessary tools to address these potential threats.
A major outcome of the Workshop will be a reference book that will include
sections on the major invasive pests with chapters authored by invited
speakers and participants.
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