Centre for Forest Protection Webinar - Elm
Research

Details

Updates on our research into elm genomics, mapping, beetle behaviour and the performance of resistant elms. Plus, hear from three of our interns who are working on elm projects.

10:00 Dr Louise Gathercole (CFP Coordinator) - Welcome and Introduction

10:05 Dr Joan Webber - Beetle behaviour and the performance of Dutch elm disease resistant elms

10:25 Prof. Richard Buggs - Genomics of UK elm

10:45 Talks from our interns:

Seeking genes involved in DED-resistance using the family from a cross pollination (Cas Gudgeon)

Mapping of UK elm (Catherine Walter)

Land manager perceiptions of elm loss and restoration (Jack Travers)

11:15 Break

11:30 Panel discussion with Dr Webber and Prof. Buggs - audience questions welcome