Aug 17, 2020The role of dendrometers for irrigation management in apple
What is a dendrometer? How can we use this tool to improve the precision of irrigation management and fruit quality?
Join Washington State University (WSU) Extension in a webinar designed to learn about dendrometers and how to use these tools in the tree fruit industry.
When: Aug. 20, 2020
Time: 2 p.m.– 2:45pm
Registration: Free
Link: https://wsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_j9dCoKoRQja52S1ggsNtIg
Agenda
2 p.m.- 2:05 p.m. Introduction.
2:05 p.m. -2:15 p.m. Giverson Mupambi, Extension Assistant Professor from the University of Massachusetts will present technical information about dendrometers and what they measure. He will also share his experiences using them in apple crops in South Africa.
2:15 -2:25 p.m. Lee Kalcsits, Associate Professor from WSU-TFREC, will provide us with more examples about the use of dendrometers in apple production and why tree fruit growers should be interested in using this technology in their orchards.
2:25 -2:35 pm. Q&A session
2:35- 2:45 Survey