January 2026
Columbia Basin Tree Fruit Club
Columbia Basin Tree Fruit Club Hello everyone!. Join our first 2026 club meeting where Dr. Claire Murphy, Assistant Professor and Food Safety Extension Specialist, WSU School of Food Science will talk about "Applied Research and Extension Updates in Tree Fruit Food Safety". Venue: Country Gentleman Restaurant in Kennewick 9221 W Clearwater Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336 When: Wednesday, January 28th 5:00pm social, 5:30pm presentation and discussion If you want to receive email invitations to the club meetings, please add Columbia…
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Columbia Basin Tree Fruit Club
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…
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