Project Type: Research and Education
Funds awarded in 2025: $399,934.00
Projected End Date: 03/31/2028
Grant Recipient:
University of Florida
Region: Southern
State: Puerto Rico
Principal Investigator:
Dr. Jorge Ruiz-Menjivar
University of Florida
Co-Investigators:
Dr. Angela Ramírez
University of Puerto Rico
Diego Viteri Dillon
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
Rosalie Koenig
University of Florida
Hugh A. Smith
U. of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Science
Description:
This agenda outlined a one-day training held on March 13, 2026, in Lajas, Puerto Rico, focused on the identification, monitoring, and management of pests and beneficial insects in vegetable crops. The workshop combined theoretical and practical sessions on field diagnostics, parasitoids, and insecticide use and resistance, and featured presentations by Dr. Hugh Smith, Ryann Bratts, Dr. Diego Viteri, Arialie Figueroa, and Amanda Furuya, with moderation by Dr. Angela M. Linares-Ramírez and a welcome by Dr. Jorge Ruiz-Menjivar.
Type:
Training Agenda
File:
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This product is associated with the project "Building Resilience Through Improved Pest Management Practices Among Vegetable Farmers in Puerto Rico"
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