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Video Livestream ViewAttendees 54

P-IE

Section Symposium

Fundamental Biology to Practical Management of Ambrosia Beetles in Horticultural Tree Agroecosystems

Tuesday, November 17, 2020
12:30 PM - 4:20 PM EST

Livestream

The introduction of bark and ambrosia beetles and exposure of naïve hosts to their fungal symbionts and secondary pathogens are posing a substantial threat to horticultural tree crops. Presentations will highlight these complex interactions, identify biological, ecological, and physiological weak points, and synthesize innovative management tactics.

Presentations:

  • 12:30 PM - 12:40 PM EST
    Introductory remarks
  • 12:40 PM - 12:55 PM EST
    The ontogeny of mycangia in ambrosia beetle Xylosandrus spp. and notes on the pathogenicity of two fungi in the mycangia of X. compactus

    Presenting Author: You Li – University of Florida

    Co-Author: Yongying Ruan – School of Applied Chemistry and Biological, Technology, Shenzhen Polytechnic

    Co-Author: James Skelton – School of Forest Resources and Conservation, University of Florida

    Co-Author: Jiri Hulcr – School of Forest Resources and Conservation, University of Florida

    Co-Author: Edward L. Stanley – Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida

    Co-Author: Ronghua Sun – Shanghai Academy of Landscape Architecture Science and Planning, Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Ecological Landscaping of Challenging Urban Sites

    Co-Author: Lei Gao – Shanghai Academy of Landscape Architecture Science and Planning, Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Ecological Landscaping of Challenging Urban Sites

  • 12:55 PM - 1:10 PM EST
    Fungal pathogen and ethanol content affect ambrosia beetle host selection and colonization success

    Presenting Author: Davide Rassati – University of Padova

    Co-Author: Contarini Mario – Department of Agriculture and Forest Sciences (DAFNE), Università degli Studi della Tuscia

    Co-Author: Christopher M. Ranger – USDA-ARS

    Co-Author: Massimo Faccoli – Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and Environment (DAFNAE), Università degli Studi di Padova

    Co-Author: Marini Lorenzo – Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and Environment (DAFNAE), Università degli Studi di Padova

    Co-Author: Speranza Stefano – Department of Agriculture and Forest Sciences (DAFNE), Università degli Studi della Tuscia

    Co-Author: Rossini Luca – Department of Agriculture and Forest Sciences (DAFNE), Università degli Studi della Tuscia

    Co-Author: Giacomo Cavaletto – Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and Environment (DAFNAE), Università degli Studi di Padova

  • 1:10 PM - 1:25 PM EST
    Behavioral response of ambrosia beetles to fungal volatiles

    Presenting Author: Matthew W. Ethington

    Co-Author: Matthew Ginzel – Purdue University

  • 1:25 PM - 1:30 PM EST
    Break
  • 1:30 PM - 1:45 PM EST
    Colonization of hosts by ambrosia beetles is influenced by duration of flood stress

    Presenting Author: Michael Reding – USDA-ARS

    Co-Author: Christopher M. Ranger – USDA-ARS

    Co-Author: Peter Schultz – Virginia Tech HRAREC

  • 1:45 PM - 2:00 PM EST
    Ambrosia beetle and microbial pathogen association in apples

    Presenting Author: Sara D. Villani, n/a – NC State

    Co-Author: James Walgenbach – North Carolina State University, MHCREC, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology

    Co-Author: Sean D M Gresham

    Co-Author: Seth D. Ellis – NC State

    Co-Author: Rachel Kreis – North Carolina State University, MHCREC, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology

    Co-Author: Stephen Schoof – North Carolina State University, MHCREC, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology

  • 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM EST
    Can we control ambrosia beetles as well as Phytophthora root rot using fungicides and biofungicide on plants exposed to flooding?

    Presenting Author: Fulya Baysal-Gurel – Tennessee State University

    Co-Author: Krishna Neupane – Tennessee State University

    Co-Author: Matthew Steven Brown (he/him/his) – Rutgers University

    Co-Author: Jason B. Oliver – Tennessee State University

    Co-Author: Karla M. Addesso – Tennessee State University

    Co-Author: Vivek Kumar Ojha

  • 2:15 PM - 2:20 PM EST
    Break
  • 2:20 PM - 2:35 PM EST
    Use of entomopathogenic and mycoparasitic fungi to manage ambrosia beetles

    Presenting Author: Louela A. Castrillo – USDA ARS

  • 2:35 PM - 2:50 PM EST
    Pest status and classical biological control of Scolytinae pests of coffee in Hawai'i

    Presenting Author: Mark G. Wright

    Co-Author: Peter Follett – USDA-ARS U.S. Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center

    Co-Author: Fazila Youssef – University of hawaii

    Co-Author: David Honsberger

    Co-Author: Conrad Gillette – University of Hawaii at Manoa

  • 2:50 PM - 3:05 PM EST
    Assessing a push-pull strategy for ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in horticultural tree crops

    Presenting Author: Christopher M. Ranger – USDA-ARS

    Co-Author: Christopher Werle, BCE

    Co-Author: Peter Schultz – Virginia Tech HRAREC

    Co-Author: Michael Reding – USDA-ARS

    Co-Author: Karla Michele Addesso – Tennessee State University

    Co-Author: Jason B. Oliver

    Co-Author: Davide Rassati – University of Padova

  • 3:05 PM - 3:20 PM EST
    Push, pull, block - Developing tools for managing ambrosia beetles in Tennessee nurseries

    Presenting Author: Karla M. Addesso – Tennessee State University

    Co-Author: Jason B. Oliver – Tennessee State University

    Co-Author: Christopher M. Ranger – USDA-ARS

    Co-Author: Vivek Kumar Ojha

    Co-Author: Paul O'Neal – Tennessee State University

    Co-Author: Nadeer Youssef – Tennessee State University

    Co-Author: Matthew Steven Brown – Clemson University

  • 3:20 PM - 3:25 PM EST
    Break
  • 3:25 PM - 3:40 PM EST
    Recent progress in preventing Xylosandrus germanus ambrosia beetle infestations in NY apple orchards

    Presenting Author: Arthur M. Agnello – Cornell University

    Co-Author: David Combs

  • 3:40 PM - 3:55 PM EST
    Studies on ambrosia beetle monitoring and management in ornamental tree nursery, tree fruit and tree nut systems in Georgia

    Presenting Author: Angelita Acebes-Doria – University of Georgia

    Co-Author: Alejandra Monterrosa

    Co-Author: Pamela Halliday – University of Georgia- Tifton

    Co-Author: Brett R. Blaauw – University of Georgia and Clemson University

    Co-Author: Shimat Villanassery Joseph, Ph.D. – University of Georgia

  • 3:55 PM - 4:10 PM EST
    Using molecular techniques to monitor plant pathogenic fungi movement by bark and ambrosia beetles

    Presenting Author: Romina Gazis

    Co-Author: Pedro Pablo Parra – University of Florida

    Co-Author: Karandeep Chahal – Michigan State University

    Co-Author: William Klingeman – University of Tennessee

    Co-Author: Dentita Hadziabdic – University of Tennessee

  • 4:10 PM - 4:20 PM EST
    Discussion and Q&A with poster presenters