Speaker: Dr. David Clement, Principal Extension Agent

My Educational Programs / Sessions @ Cultivate

Use of Drones, Part Two: Drones for Early Detection of Plant Health Problems and Disease Control
Sunday, July 16 • 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
In the second of three sessions in the drone series, join us for a closer look at drone usage for detecting and controlling plant health issues. First, we will share how imaging from UAV (unmanned aerial vehicles) can be utilized by growers for early detection of both plant nutrient deficiencies and water stress. Then, we will explain how drones can be used to control two major diseases in nurseries using low risk fungicides. Be prepared to hear real-world examples as the information presented is based on field trials in working nurseries in Maryland!
Session two of the three-part Use of Drones in the Horticultural Industry series. Attend one, two, or all three sessions!

About Our Speaker:

Dr. David Clement, Principal Extension Agent at University of Maryland
Dr. David Clement has served for the past 34 years as University of Maryland Extension specialist for commercial and residential landscapes with an extension-program focus on lower risk disease management strategies. As a statewide field-based extension specialist in plant pathology, he excels in teaching how to diagnose and manage plant diseases and IPM strategies.

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