Invasive Flora in Puerto Rico: Biocontrol Minisimposium

Se anuncia el Simposio Sobre Control Biológico en Malezas Acuáticas, a celebrarse el próximo martes, 1 de septiembre. Asistirán invitados del Cuerpo de Ingenieros y el Departamento de Recursos Naturales de PR.
Programa
Invasive Flora in Puerto Rico: Biocontrol Minisimposium

September 1, 2009
Universidad de Puerto Rico, Mayagüez
Departamento de Cultivos y Ciencias Agroambientales
Salón P-213

10:30 AM - 10:40 AM -
Introduction

Dr. William Zattau
Aquatic Plant Control Operations Support Center
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville, FL

10:40 AM - 11:00 AM - Biocontrol of Aquatic Weeds in Puerto Rico
Mr. Edwin Abreu Rodríguez
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM - Biocontrol of Hydrilla verticillata
Dr. Judy Shearer
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg, MS.


11:20 AM - 11:40 AM - A Proposal for Biocontrol Aquatic Weeds in Golf Clubs Ponds Using Herbivorous Carps
Ms. Marcela Cañón,
Bahía Beach Resort, Río Grande

11:40 AM - 12:00 N - Biocontrol of Melaleuca quinquenervia in Puerto Rico
Department of Natural and Environmental Resources

12:00 N - 12:10 PM - Discussion and Closure