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Plant Health
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Weed Science Society of America
Annual Conference Symposium
The U.S. Witchweed Eradication Effort Turns 50:
A Retrospective and Look Ahead
on Parasitic Weed Management
February 9, 2011
Hilton Portland and Executive Tower Hotel
Portland, Oregon
The APHIS Witchweed program in North and South Carolina recently passed the 50 year milestone. A symposium is planned to celebrate progress in this program, and provide information regarding other parasitic plants. Presentations are planned from U.S. and worldwide parasitic plant authorities and researchers.
Symposium Objectives
- Update/Educate WSSA members highlighting recent parasitic plant research and control methods
- Celebrate the release of South Carolina from the Witchweed Quarantine
- Publish proceedings of interest to WSSA members
Meeting Information
- Meeting Agenda (Draft) (PDF; 69 Kb)
- Meeting Flyer (PDF; 104 Kb)
- Registration information: http://wssa.net/Meetings/WSSAAnnual/Info.htm
- Press Release
