Presenter: Carolyn Pike
Format: E-Learning
CEUs:
ISA BCMA Management: 1
Climber Specialist: 1
ISA Certified Arborist: 1
Municipal Specialist: 1
Aerial Lift Specialist: 1
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the principles and goals of resistance breeding programs for different tree species in the United States.
- Identify successes and challenges in implementing resistance breeding across various tree improvement systems.
- Discuss the unique challenges of resistance breeding compared to other tree improvement efforts.
- Recognize the importance of managing expectations when working on complex tree resistance programs.
- Apply insights from resistance breeding programs to inform strategies for enhancing tree health and resilience in forestry and arboriculture.
Course Description:
Join us for an insightful overview of resistance breeding programs for various tree species across the United States. This webinar will highlight the systems where success has been achieved, as well as those where challenges have arisen in identifying and increasing resistance.
We will explore the unique challenges that resistance breeding presents compared to other types of tree improvement efforts. Additionally, the session will address the importance of managing expectations in this complex and critical work. Whether you’re involved in forestry, arboriculture, or plant genetics, this webinar will provide valuable perspectives on the future of tree health and resilience.
