Department of Horticulture Seminar Series
The Department of Horticulture provides students the opportunity to present scientific material as a learning experience in the Horticulture 407, 507 and 607 Seminar Series. Department of Horticulture Faculty and industry leaders are often also featured as speakers and present on current topics of concern in horticulture research. All seminars are free and open to the public, and, unless otherwise specified, take place in Agricultural Life Sciences Building, Room 4001. The Seminars are recorded using Zoom and are accessible for live participation via the 'Live Feed' link if it is available for that seminar. To join the meeting, you need to have a Zoom account set up and/or download the Zoom application. Please note that the quality/transmission of video/sound may be dependent on the end-users internet connection and/or computer/viewing device. Access presentations from 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and upcoming 2024 seminars from side bar menu.
Winter 2025 Seminar Series
Join us for the Winter Seminar Series in ALS 4000 or via Zoom at 2 PM on Mondays, starting January 13th. Recorded Seminar presentations will be posted on the 2025 Horticulture Seminar Series webpage as they become available.
Please see the seminar series schedule link and below for upcoming seminars. Zoom information is at the bottom of the page.
For an idea of what to expect in the series, check out the Fall 2020 Horticulture Seminar Video to the right.
WINTER 2025 SCHEDULE
JAN 13
Advancing Utilization of Genetic Resources in Specialty Crop Breeding
Jenyne Loarca, Research Geneticist (Blueberry and Strawberry) USDA-ARS Horticultural Crops Production and Genetic Improvement Unit
Dr. Jenyne Loarca (USDA-ARS) is the Research Geneticist (Blueberry & Strawberry) with the Horticultural Crops Production & Genetic Improvement Research Unit, bringing with her over 10 years of experience in public sector breeding of diverse germplasm evaluation in carrot (doctoral studies) and cranberry (postdoctoral fellowship) at University of Wisconsin-Madison, and private sector experience in germplasm development and commercial variety release in hot pepper and cucumber (Magnum Seeds in Davis CA). Over her career, she has participated in research with multidisciplinary research consortia that include other breeders, geneticists, horticulturalists, growers, stakeholders, plant pathologists, plant physiologists, food scientists, and other scientists and leaders supporting the advancement of crop improvement. Her successful research collaborations have been built on a framework of communication, trust, mutualism, and empathy.
JAN 27
TBD
FEB 3
Methods in chemical ecology developed for characterizing behavioral phenomena and identification of semiochemicals for environmentally friendly pest control
Anat Zada-Byers, Visiting Professor, Oregon State University
Dr. Anat Zada-Byers (Levi-Zada) received a PhD in Organic and Polymer Chemistry from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel, in 1998. After a post-doctoral in polymer characterization methods at Loughborough University UK, Anat returned to Israel and began a research position in the Agricultural Research Organization of Israel as a pheromone chemist in 2000. Over the years, Anat has developed expertise in analytical chemistry for the identification of pheromones and other semiochemicals of pest insects. Anat has published articles on sex pheromones, aggregation pheromones, and repellent semiochemicals for fruit tree pest insects, especially those infesting citrus and date palms. In addition, Anat has developed skills in chemical ecology and entomology regarding a diverse array of pest insects. These include moths, mealybugs, plant bugs, bark beetles, fruit flies, etc.
FEB 10
Transforming Lignocellulose Waste into Sustainable Packaging Alternatives to Plastic
Jooyeon Jung, Assistant Professor, OSU Dept. Of Food Science
Dr. Jooyeoun Jung received a Ph.D. from the Department of Food Science and Technology of Oregon State University and is currently Assistant Professor of Sustainable Packaging and Processing Lab in the Department of Food Science and Technology of Oregon State University. Her research focuses on reducing food waste and promoting a biobased economy through two main strategies: 1) transforming agricultural and food processing byproducts into cellulose-based, biodegradable semi-rigid and flexible packaging, and 2) extending the shelf life of postharvest and processed foods using advanced packaging technologies.
FEB 17
TBD
Thomas P. Kuhar, Professor, Virginia tech Department of Entomology
FEB 24
IPM at OSU - some history, some projects and highlights
Len Coop, Associate Professor (Practice), OSU Department of Horticulture
Len is an associate professor of practice, and has an M.S. & PhD in Entomology from OSU. He has been at OSU since 1979. He is the director of the USPest.org pest and crop decision support website. Len retired from full-time work Oct. 2023 and continues to work part time. Recently he helped develop the DDRP spatial mapping platform, which combines phenological and climate suitability maps, which helps predict when and where to expect the appearance of invasive insects and plant pathogens.
MAR 3
TBD
Nik Wiman, Associate Professor, OSU Department of Horticulture
MAR 10
TBD
Rodney Cooper, Research Leader / Research Entomologist, USDA-ARS Temperate Tree Fruit and Vegetable Research Unite
MAR 17
Status of honey bee health in the USA after two decades since reports of colony collapse disorder
Ramesh Sagili, Professor, OSU Department of Horticulture
Dr. Ramesh Sagili is a Professor in the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University. He obtained his PhD in Entomology from Texas A&M University specializing in honey bee research. His primary research focus is honey bee health, nutrition and pollination. His lab is at the forefront of critical honey bee health and nutrition research. Ramesh initiated the creation of the popular Oregon Master Beekeeper Program and chaired the Oregon Governor’s Task Force on Pollinator Health. In 2024, he was appointed to serve on the new 9-member USDA National Pollinator Subcommittee. His research program addresses both basic and applied questions to improve honey bee health and nutrition, and hence majority of his research projects are collaborative efforts involving stakeholders.
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