Soil structure is one of the most important environmental factors affecting root architectural development and consequently plant yield. Understanding how roots respond to soils with variable soil as it enables management practices that promote optimal growth. Many contemporary, non-invasive experiments investigating architecture responds structural variations have often focused on compaction, ...

Lygus lineolaris (Palisot de Beauvois), Lygus hesperus (Knight) and Lygus rugulipennis (Poppius) can cause multiple-leaders to form on conifer seedlings. Injury due to Lygus bugs has increased during the last two decades to the point where these bugs are now considered the worst insect pest at many conifer nurseries. At several nurseries, Lygus bugs have injured 30% or more of the seedlings. Su...

9:30am Arrival Coffee, tea, and refreshments available 10:00-10:20am Stopping the body count: A comprehensive approach to move towards zero tuberculosis deaths, Salmaan Keshavjee 10:20-10:40am Data for action: Collection and use of local data to end tuberculosis, David Dowdy 10:40-11:00am Turning off the tap: Stopping tuberculosis transmission through active case-finding and prompt effective tr...