Department of Horticulture Seminar Series
The Department of Horticulture provides students the opportunity to present scientific material as a learning experience in the Horticulture 407, 507 and 607 Seminar Series. Department of Horticulture Faculty and industry leaders are often also featured as speakers and present on current topics of concern in horticulture research. All seminars are free and open to the public, and, unless otherwise specified, take place in Agricultural Life Sciences Building, Room 4001. The Seminars are recorded using Zoom and are accessible for live participation via the 'Live Feed' link if it is available for that seminar. To join the meeting, you need to have a Zoom account set up and/or download the Zoom application. Please note that the quality/transmission of video/sound may be dependent on the end-users internet connection and/or computer/viewing device. Access presentations from 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and upcoming 2024 seminars from side bar menu.
Spring 2024 Seminar Series
Join us for the Winter Seminar Series in ALS 4000 or via Zoom at 12 PM, NOON, on Mondays, starting April 8th. Recorded Seminar presentations will be posted on the 2024 Horticulture Seminar Series webpage as they become available.
Please see the seminar series schedule link and below for upcoming seminars. Zoom information is at the bottom of the page.
For an idea of what to expect in the series, check out the Fall 2020 Horticulture Seminar Video to the right.
SPRING 2024 SCHEDULE
APRIL 8
The Effects of Nitrogen Source on Microdochium Patch Severity on Annual Bluegrass Putting Greens in the Pacific Northwest
Cole Stover, MS Graduate Student, OSU Horticulture
I completed my undergraduate degree in horticulture with the turfgrass option at Oregon State University in 2015. From there I went to work in the golf course maintenance industry working at several courses in Oregon as both an assistant superintendent and superintendent. I returned to Oregon State in 2021 to being working on my master's degree. While pursuing that I've been doing research on Microdochium patch in the Willamette Valley and remote sensing of winterkill on golf course turfgrass in central Oregon.
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The Last of Us : Delving into the World of Entomopathogenic fungi
Yan Yan, MS Graduate Student, OSU Horticulture
Yan Yan is a second-year master student based in Mid-Columbia Agricultural Research and Extension Center and specializes in Tree Fruit Entomology. Her research focused on pest management and disease vector control. Her current projects include understanding the phenology, dispersal, and movement of leafhopper E. variegatus. This species of leafhopper is vector of the deadly cherry X-disease which has caused millions of dollars in damage to the Pacific Northwest cherry industry. Over the past year, she has actively engaged with extension specialists, industry professionals, and private stakeholders to assist cherry growers in making more informed pest control decisions. Additionally, she enjoys participating in outreach activities to increase public awareness and understanding of the fascinating world of insects. In her leisure time, she enjoys hiking in the woods, trying out new recipes, and playing video games.
APRIL 15
Destructive Turfgrass Insects Diversity and Distribution in the Pacific Northwest of the United States
Zachary Hamilton, MS Graduate Student, OSU Horticulture
I graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor's degree in horticulture in 2020. After graduating, I started working at the OSU Lewis Brown Research Farm in the turfgrass section. Then I returned to OSU to pursue my master's degree in turfgrass during 2021. My research has primarily been centered around destructive turfgrass insects and carbon sequestration in cool season turfgrasses.
APRIL 22
Precision Agriculture: Current and Future Perspectives
Scott Orr, PhD Graduate Student, OSU Horticulture
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The microvine past present and future
Laurent Deluc, Faculty, OSU Horticulture
APRIL 29
Integrating Host Plant Resistance for Corn Earworm Management in Hemp
Samikshya Pandey, MS Graduate Student, OSU Horticulture
MAY 6
Use of vibrational signals in managing Hemipteran pests
Edwin Harris, PhD Graduate Student, OSU Horticulture
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Enhancing Ambrosia Beetle Detection using Advanced Lure Designs
Kelley Asselin, MS Graduate Student, OSU Horticulture, MAIS
MAY 13
Enhancing Genetic Transformation of Woody Plant Species Using Morphogenic Regulator Genes
Ken Donsky, MS Graduate Student, OSU Horticulture
I received my Bachelor of Science in Horticulture Science from the University of Florida in 2019, where I worked as a Lab Technician, conducting micropropagation and plant genetic transformation across a diverse array of plant species. Prior to my doctoral studies, I worked as a Research Associate, conducting micropropagation, genetic transformation experiments, cryopreservations, and managing plant tissue culture pipelines. Currently, I am pursuing a Ph.D. under the mentorship of Laurent Deluc, focusing on advancing the genetic transformation of grapevines. My research involves optimizing techniques such as CRISPR, morphogenic genes, and nanomaterials to enhance transformation efficiency and facilitate precise gene-to-trait interrogation.
MAY 20
Next-Gen Horticulture: Applications of Nanomaterials in Plant Biotechnology
Christian Mandelli, PhD Graduate Student, OSU Horticulture
Christian is a four-year PhD student in Laurent Deluc’s lab where he works on developing a cure to red blotch virus. He did his undergrad and master in Italy focusing on viticulture and biotechnology.
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Researching Protein-Protein Interaction in Plants: Y2H and BiFC
Abram Smith, MS Graduate Student, OSU Horticulture
MAY 27
Evaluating the Drought Responses of Woody Plant Species
Joshua Perrault, MS Graduate Student, OSU Horticulture
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Rearing Insects for Success
Anders Wohler, MS Graduate Student, OSU Horticulture
Anders Wohler is currently a Graduate Student at OSU working on disease management and insect vectors present in cultivated crops. Using his background in Naval preventative medicine Anders has aided the Mid-Columbia Agricultural Research and Extension Center team (MCAREC). His research focuses on Euscelidius variegatus a species of leafhopper found in the Dalles, OR. The insect is a known vector of Western Cherry X Disease (WXD) which has caused millions of dollars of damage to cherry orchards in Oregon. Anders works with local growers and fellow researchers to manage the spread of WXD in Oregon.
JUNE 3
Breeding for enhanced drought tolerance and ecosystem services in nursery crops
Keen Maher, PhD Graduate Student, OSU Horticulture
I am a first year PhD student in the Ornamental Plant Breeding lab working under Dr. Ryan Contreras. I am researching drought stress tolerance in induced polyploids versus standard cytotypes for several ornamental crop species. Prior to starting at OSU, I received my Masters degree in Agriculture (specialization in Crop
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