Advanced Training – PDM Domain – Tree Diseases Module

Speaker: Chelsi Abbott
Date: September 23rd, 2023
Time: 8:00am – 4:30pm
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: 7.5
Class Limit: 15

Please bring a bag lunch!

Course Description

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. A 20-question multiple choice quiz will be given at the end of class.

Upon completion of the Tree Disease module, each participant will gain knowledge of the following:

• Become familiar with the five major groups of plant pathogens
• Become familiar with the most common symptoms and signs of plant disease 
• Become proficient in field diagnosis of several common woody plant diseases 
• Learn proper methods for submitting plant samples to plant clinics in Illinois

Additional Recommended Reading

1. Diseases of Trees and Shrubs by Wayne A. Sinclair
2. Diseases of Trees in the Great Plains is available online and can be downloaded for free at: https://www.fs.fed.us/rm/pubs/rmrs_gtr335.pdf

Please fill out the form below to register to attend.

*Please Note: If asking for a refund, everything except the Stripe fees will be refunded.