2008 LSU AgCenter Sweet Potato Research
Station Field Day
Date: August 14, 2008
Time: 8 A.M. - 12 P.M with Lunch provided. The field tour will begin at 9 A.M.
The foundation seed program and several research programs will be highlighted during the field tour. A tentative agenda for the day is included below.
- Registration: 8:00 A.M.
- Opening Comments: 8:30 A.M.
- Field Tour: 9:00 A.M.
- Lunch following the tour.
Dr. Arthur Villordon (Horticultural Research)
“Optimization of in-season tissue sampling and supplemental fertilization using growing degree days.”
“Some early-season management variables that determine US#1 storage root count at harvest
Dr. Don Labonte (Sweet Potato Breeding Program)
“Update of advanced selections in the sweet potato breeding program.”
Dr. Tara Smith
“Insect Pest Management and Research Verification.”
Dr. Chris Clark (Disease and Virus Research)
“LSU AgCenter Foundation Seed Program: Sweet potato seed survey results.”
Dr. Donnie Miller (Sweet Potato Weed Research)
“Weed management research in sweet potato.”
Gene Burris (Insect and Nematode Management)
“Nematode management options, sampling procedures and application techniques.”
Dr. Abner Hammond/Dr. Rick Story (Insect Pest Management)
“Evaluation of selected insecticides for control of sweet potato insects.”