Organic Approaches to Plant Disease Control

More and more growers and gardeners are interested in growing plants organically because it is beneficial for every level of life: soil, plants, animals, environments, and human health. A big challenge for growers and homeowners is to manage diseases without using pesticides in organic gardens. This presentation will discuss eco-friendly approaches to disease management by understanding pathogen features, disease cycles, host resistance, environmental factors, and biological control agents.

Attendees should expect to learn about common plant diseases in gardens and landscapes, factors that affect their development, and strategies for managing them.