Columbia Basin Tree Fruit Club   Join our March meeting Dr. Marco Pitino (USDA -ARS). Dr. Pitino has an extensive background in molecular biology and plant pathology, encompassing a deep exploration of plant, insect, and pathogen interactions. His work centers on identifying key effector proteins involved in these interactions and developing innovative countermeasures, such as specialized protein inhibitors, to mitigate the harmful effects of plant pathogens. Dr. Pitino will talk about "Breaking the Cycle of X-Disease in Cherry: Advanced Strategies…