Instructor: Chelsi Abbott
Date: August 31st, 2024
Time: 8:00am – 4:30pm (Please bring a bag lunch)
Location: Cantigny – Education Center – 1S151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton, IL
Enter the park off Winfield Rd. and park in the north lot. Then just follow the path to the north of the Visitor Center and you will run into the Education Center. Map Here
CEU’s: 8
Class Limit: 20
The Tree Diseases module will provide an in-depth study of the common tree and woody plant diseases found throughout Illinois and surrounding areas. We will cover basic tree disease concepts, disease identification, life cycle and management and the plant diagnostic process. We will learn how to identify, understand and manage disease-causing pathogens such as fungi, bacteria and viruses. The following categories will be discussed: cankers, needle, wood decay, foliar, root rot and vascular wilt. We will review the plant diagnostic process and the steps necessary for proper disease ID. We will also become familiar with the U of I Plant Clinic and the Morton Arboretum and the proper methods of submitting plant specimens for disease diagnosis. Materials will be covered through power point slides and field demonstrations.
