APSA is thrilled to announce a brand new webinar exclusively for APSA members. This exciting series offers four expertly curated sessions, providing invaluable insights into the latest trends and advancements in vegetable breeding and cultivation across the Asia-Pacific region. Don't miss the opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and enhance your expertise!
| TIME (GMT+7) | AGENDA |
| 14.00 – 14.10 | Opening of the Webinar Dr G. Chaluvaraju, Member, APSA R&D Advisory Group |
| 14.10 – 14.40 | Breeding for combined disease resistance in watermelon Dr Manjunatha Gowda D.C., Scientist (Vegetable Science), ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, India |
| 14.40 – 15.00 | Q&A Session |
| 15.00 - 15.30 | Leveraging Capsicum Diversity for Breeding Disease-Resistant Varieties to Benefit Smallholder Farmers Dr Derek Barchenger, Senior Scientist – Pepper Breeding World Vegetable Center |
| 15.30 – 15.50 | Q&A Session |
| 15.50 – 16.00 | Wrap up and closing remarks Dr G. Chaluvaraju, Member, APSA R&D Advisory Group |
Dr. Manjunatha Gowda D.C.
Scientist in Vegetable Science
Division of Vegetable Crops, ICAR- Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Profile:
Presently, he work for Genetic improvement of cross pollinated vegetable crops for improved productivity, quality and resistance to biotic stresses. Mainly, Breeding for resistance to biotic stresses integrating molecular tools in Muskmelons, Watermelon, Okra and Onion.
Abstract :
Breeding for combined disease resistance in watermelon
Watermelon is a delicious and delicate crop, vulnerable to several biotic stress causing pathogens. It is mainly affected with Fusarium wilt, Gummy stem blight, Anthracnose, Powdery Mildew, Downey Mildew and Watermelon Bud Necrosis Virus disease, these disease could able cause cent per cent crop loss in watermelon production. Here with I will present the recent past research findings related to the said listed diseases with reference to the watermelon breeding advancement. I will give the historical advancement of watermelon breeding program from India, with specific to ICAR-IIHR watermelon breeding prospectus, perspective and arena of biotic stress resistance in watermelon endeavour.
Dr Derek BarchengerProfile:
Derek W. Barchenger, Dr. Derek Barchenger is the Senior Scientist-Pepper Breeding at the World Vegetable Center, Taiwan. He holds a Ph.D. in New Mexico State University. Derek has extensive experience in international agriculture and food security.
Research –Development of pepper varieties in diverse genetic backgrounds combining resistance to multiple diseases and stresses for diverse markets.
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