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Webinar: Every weed has an Achilles Heel – Using plant biology to control invasive species
July 29, 2015 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
From the Invasive Species Council of BC Webinar Series
Presenter: Dr. Catherine Tarasoff , University of Oregon
Title: Every weed has an Achilles Heel – Using plant biology to control invasive species
Description: Yellow flag iris is an aggressive ornamental water garden plant that is spreading rapidly, out-competing native plant species and altering aquatic ecosystems across the Pacific Northwest. In this webinar, Dr. Tarasoff will share her research that focuses on yellow flag iris, and why understanding plant biology is an important consideration for methods of control.
Bio: Dr. Catherine Tarasoff (PhD., P.Ag) received her PhD from Oregon State University (2007) with a specialization in Weed Science and Range Ecology. Since graduating, she has held faculty positions at Michigan Technological University and Thompson Rivers University. Dr. Tarasoff strongly believes that every species has an Achilles Heel and successful weed control is achievable when we commit to developing a thorough understanding of each plant’s unique biology.