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April 10-14, 2016 | Orlando, Florida

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April 10-14, 2016 | Orlando, Florida, USA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Organizing & Scientific cOmmittee

HOtel Diagram

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KeynOte & OPening SPeaKerS

netwOrKing eventS

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welcOme letter

SPOnSOr recOgnitiOn

SymPOSium fielD triP

2016 vaccinium SymPOSium agenDa

general infOrmatiOn

Blueberry varieties.UF/IFAS Photo: Tyler Jones.

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XI International Vaccinium Symposium

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Dr. James OlmsteadSymposium ConvenerUniversity of Florida, IFAS, Horticultural Sciences DepartmentGainesville, FL

Dr. William ClineChair of the Vaccinium Workgroup, ISHSNorth Carolina State University, Department of Plant PathologyCastle Hayne, NC

Dr. Rebecca DarnellUniversity of Florida, IFAS, Horticultural Sciences DepartmentGainesville, FL

Mr. Gary EnglandUniversity of Florida, IFAS, Fruit Crops, Multi County Extension AgentTavares, FL

Dr. Phil HarmonUniversity of Florida, IFAS, Plant Pathology Department Gainesville, FL

Dr. Oscar LiburdUniversity of Florida, IFAS, Entomology and NematologyGainesville, FL

Dr. Jorge RetamalesUniversity of Talca, Department of HorticultureTalca, Chile

Dr. Steve SargentUniversity of Florida, IFAS, Horticultural Sciences DepartmentGainesville, FL

Dr. Bernadine StrikChair of the Vine and Berry Fruits Section, ISHSOregon State University, Department of HorticultureCorvallis, OR

Dr. Jeff WilliamsonUniversity of Florida, IFAS, Horticultural Sciences DepartmentGainesville, FL

ORGANIZING AND SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE


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Welcome to the XI International Vaccinium Symposium!Dear participants:

On behalf of the Vaccinium Species Working Group of the Vine and Berry Fruits Section of the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS), myself and the organizing Committee, we welcome you to the XI International Vaccinium

Symposium in Orlando, Florida! Back in North America for 2016, you will be enjoying the beauty and attractions of the Sunshine State. This year’s symposium has a focus on research important to the various cultivated and wild Vaccinium species. Join us for presentations covering breeding, genetics, horticulture, physiology, soil and nutrient management, organic production, postharvest, plant pathology, and entomology. With over 130 scientific presentations to share, there will be oral sessions over the span of two and a half days, as well as two poster sessions. Our keynote address will be given by world-renowned cranberry breeder and geneticist Nicholi Vorsa, and will cover the timely topic area of phytochemical compounds in Vaccinium species and their impact on human health. Included in the agenda is a full-day tour of blueberry production in central Florida. Join us on the bus – but remember to bring a hat and sunblock!

In 2016 we celebrate the 100th anniversary of blueberry cultivation, so it is fitting that we will come together to enrich our knowledge of this important berry crop in one of the newest and rapidly expanding blueberry production areas. The University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has been a major contributor to this expansion, with blueberry research and extension activities ongoing for over 60 years. We are pleased to partner with ISHS to bring you this symposium.

Our great appreciation goes to everyone who contributed to this year’s event. We would like to recognize our organizing and scientific committee members, who have worked tirelessly to make this event happen. We greatly appreciate presenters and attendees that are traveling from all corners of the globe to present their latest scientific information and contribute to the discussion. Very special thanks goes to Mandy Stage and the skilled team at the UF/IFAS Office of Conferences and Institutes for their excellent assistance in managing the logistics of this symposium. And finally, we would not be able to create such a wonderful symposium without the generous donations from our sponsors. Their contributions were critical in our being able to provide attendees with the full agenda and tour.

We look forward to the next few days of presentations and interaction, with opportunities to meet old friends, and the chance to make new ones. Once again, we hope you will find this symposium a rewarding and valuable experience.

JameS OlmSteaD ConvenerUniversity of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural SciencesHorticultural Sciences Department Gainesville, FLEmail: [email protected]

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Nicholi Vorsa

Director, Rutgers’ Philip E. Marucci Blueberry and Cranberry Research Center, Chatsworth, NJ

Beginning in 1985, Dr. Nicholi Vorsa initiated a cranberry-breeding program that he nowruns out of the Rutgers’ Philip E. Marucci Blueberry and Cranberry Research Center, wherehe serves as director.

After propagating more than 20,000 progenies, Vorsa and his staff have released five cranberry varieties that produce more plentifully than the average plant and exhibit an accelerated bed

establishment. Further, the team’s research led to the discovery that cranberries and blueberries fight urinary tract infections -- now a remedy so common that people joke about the connection. (Reproduced from NJ Spotlight)

Dr. Vorsa was named fellow of the National Academy of Inventors and recognized for his outstanding commitment to academic invention (2014). He was also awarded “Inventor of the Year” from the New Jersey Inventors Hall of Fame, honoring his scientific research and contributions to disease-resistant cranberries and the cranberry industry (2013). He also received the Thomas Alva Edison Award from the R&D Council of New Jersey (2008).

Dr. Vorsa holds six U.S. patents, an international patent, and two Canadian patents.

OPENING SPEAKERS

James olmstead

University of Florida, IFAS, Horticultural Sciences Department, Gainesville, FL

James W. Olmstead is an Associate Professor in the Horticultural Sciences Department at the University of Florida, where he leads the blueberry breeding and genetics program. His breeding program focuses on development of low-chill southern highbush blueberries adapted to subtropical climates. His research program covers a broad range of topics ranging from understanding consumer preferences to implementing genomic selection in autopolyploid crop species. Since starting at UF in 2009, Dr. Olmstead has released seven blueberry cultivars, and has served as a committee member for 26 graduate students including nine as chair or co-chair. He teaches a graduate level course in Marker-Assisted Plant Breeding and co-teaches Advanced Genetics, and is a member of the UF Genetics Institute and the UF Plant Innovation Center.

BerNadiNe strik

Oregon State University, Department of Horticulture, Corvallis, OR

Bernadine Strik is a professor in the Horticulture department at Oregon State University and Berry Crops Research Leader at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center. Her research interest focuses on whole plant physiology, machine harvest efficiency, alternative production practices, plant nutrition, and organic production systems. She has published over a hundred research papers in refereed scientific journals and authored more than 50 OSU Extension Service publications. She earned her Ph.D. in Horticulture at the University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada in 1987. She was elected a Fellow of the American Society for Horticultural Science in 2007, and she also received the OSU Alumni Association Distinguished Professor Award in 2014. Prof. Strik has been chair of the Section for Vine and Berry Fruits in ISHS since 2010.


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William (Bill) cliNe

North Carolina State University, Department of Plant Pathology, Castle Hayne, NC

Bill Cline is the current chair of the ISHS Vaccinium Working Group, and a researcher/extension specialist on diseases of blueberries, muscadine grapes and other small fruit crops in the Plant Pathology department at North Carolina State University. He identifies new and emerging pathogens, investigates methods for controlling plant diseases, evaluates cultivars for disease resistance, and works to develop clean plant sources. Bill also serves as the blueberry extension horticulturist for North Carolina. For the past 29 years he has worked at the NCSU Horticultural Crops Research Station in Castle Hayne, NC.

JohN daVis

University of Florida, IFAS, Dean for Research Office, Gainesville, FL

John Davis specializes in forest ecosystem health, tree-pathogen coevolution, forest genomics, and is tenured in the School of Forest Resources and Conservation, University of Florida. He earned his Ph.D. in plant breeding and genetics-forestry from Michigan State University in 1989 and has been a faculty member in UF/IFAS since 1992. Davis serves on the executive committee of the UF Genetics Institute, which supports UF faculty conducting genetics research in all colleges and units. He has published 67 peer-reviewed journal articles, 45 technical reports and six books or book chapters. In March 2016, he transferred to the UF/IFAS Dean for Research Office where he serves as Associate Dean for Research.

keViN Folta

University of Florida, IFAS, Horticultural Sciences Department Graduate Program in Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology, Gainesville, FL

Kevin M. Folta is a Professor and the Chairman of the Horticultural Sciences Department at the University of Florida. His laboratory examines how light signals are sensed in plants and how different parts of the spectrum can change shelf life and high-value fruit and vegetable traits. His group also uses novel genomics approaches to identify genes related to flavor and disease resistance. A key part of his program is communicating science to non-scientific audiences, and training scientists how to perform public outreach in scientific or controversial topics. BS/MS Northern Illinois University 1989/1992, Ph.D. University of Illinois at Chicago, 1998.


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Sunday, April 10, 2016

3:00pm - 5:00pm Registration Open - Majestic Palm Foyer

3:00pm - 5:00pm Poster Set-up - Royal Palm Ballroom, Room 3

3:00pm - 6:00pm Platinum and Gold Sponsor Display Setup - Majestic Palm Foyer

5:00pm - 7:00pm Welcome Reception - Fire Pit Courtyard

Monday, April 11, 2016

7:00am - 5:00pm Registration Open - Majestic Palm Foyer

7:00am - 8:00am Morning Refreshments, Visit Sponsors, Poster Set-up Royal Palm Ballroom, Majestic Palm Foyer

8:00am - 10:00am Opening Session - Majestic Palm Ballroom, Rooms A-D

8:00amWelcome and Convening

James Olmstead, Symposium Convener UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department, Gainesville, FL

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ISHS WelcomeBernadine Strik, Chair of the Vine and Berry Fruits Section, ISHS

Oregon State University, Department of Horticulture, Corvallis, OR

William Cline, Chair of the Vaccinium Workgroup, ISHS North Carolina State University, Department of Plant Pathology, Castle Hayne, NC

8:40am

Introduction of UF and IFAS, Gainesville, FLJohn Davis, Associate Dean for Research

UF/IFAS Office of the Dean for Research, Gainesville, FL

Kevin Folta, Chair UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department, Gainesville, FL

9:00am

Keynote Address Vaccinium Phytochemicals Beneficial for Human Health: Bioactivities, Bioavailability, Metabolism and Clearance

Nicholi Vorsa, Director

Rutgers University, Philip E. Marucci Center for Blueberry and Cranberry, Chatsworth, NJ

10:00am - 10:30am Break, Visit Sponsors, View Posters Majestic Palm Foyer, Royal Palm Ballroom

2016 VACCINIUMSYMPOSIUM AGENDA


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10:30am - 12:00pm Horticulture/Production Session - Majestic Palm Ballroom, Rooms A-D Moderator: David Percival, Dalhousie University, Wild Blueberry Research Program, Truro, Canada

10:30am Blueberry Culture in Turkey, Today and in The Future - Huseyin Celik, Univ.of Ondokuzmayis, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Horticulture, Samsun, Turkey

10:45am The Blueberry Industry of China: The Past Ten Years and Future - Haiyue Sun, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, Jilin, China

11:00am The Frequency of Freeze Events in Subtropical Blueberry Growing Regions in Florida - Elizabeth Conlan, UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department, Gainesville, FL

11:15am Evaluations of Pre- and Postemergence Herbicides for Dodder Management in Cranberry - Katherine Ghantous, UMass Cranberry Station, East Wareham, MA

11:30am Potential For Commercial UAV Use In Wild Blueberry Production - David Percival, Dalhousie University, Wild Blueberry Research Program, Truro, Canada

11:45am Evaluation of Fruit Quality Traits in Southern Highbush and Rabbiteye Blueberries - Rachel Itle, University of Georgia, Department of Horticulture, Griffin, GA

12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch (Provided) Royal Palm Ballroom

1:00pm - 2:00pm Entomology Session - Majestic Palm Ballroom, Rooms A-D Moderator: Oscar Liburd, UF/IFAS Entomology and Nematology Department, Gainesville, FL

1:00pm Identification of Biorational Insecticides for Managing Spotted Wing Drosophila in Organic Blueberry Production - Oscar Liburd, UF/IFAS Entomology and Nematology Department, Gainesville, FL

1:15pmSpotted Wing Drosophila in High Elevation and Culturally Significant Vaccinium species in SouthwestWashington State and Northwest Oregon - Todd Murray, Washington State University Extension, Stevenson, WA

1:30pmMonitoring and Distribution of Blueberry Gall Midge, Dasineura oxycoccana Johnson, in RabbiteyeBlueberries in Florida - Elena Rhodes, UF/IFAS Entomology and Nematology Department, Gainesville, FL

1:45pm Blueberry Leaf Scorch: What can be Learned from Other Xylella fastidiosa-mediated Diseases - Peter Andersen, UF/IFAS, North Florida Research and Education Center, Quincy, FL

2:00pm - 2:30pm Special Session: Celebration of 100 Years of Blueberry

2:00pm

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Highbush Blueberry Domestication - The Contributions of Frederick Vernon Coville and Elizabeth White Charles Mainland, North Carolina State University, Horticultural Science Department, Wilmington, NC

Mark Ehlenfeldt, USDA-ARS, Blueberry Cranberry Res. Lab, Chatsworth, NJ

2:30pm - 3:30pm Poster Session 1 and Refreshments - Royal Palm Ballroom, Room 3

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3:30pm - 5:00pm Breeding/Genetics/Evaluation Session - Majestic Palm Ballroom, Rooms A-D Moderator: Kim Hummer, USDA-ARS NCGR, Corvallis, OR

3:30pm Prolific Triploid Production in 4x V. corymbodendron by 2x Section Cyanococcus Crosses - Mark Ehlenfeldt, USDA-ARS, Blueberry Cranberry Res. Lab, Chatsworth, NJ

3:45pm Fruit Quality Profiling of Blueberries for Parental Choice in Breeding: Aroma and Texture at Harvest and in Postharvest - Lara Giongo, Fondazione Edmund Mach, Research and Innovation Centre, San Michele all’Adige, Italy

4:00pm Wild Relatives of Blueberries from Vietnam - Kim Hummer, USDA-ARS NCGR, Corvallis, OR

4:15pm Florida Native Blueberries and Their Use in Breeding Cultivars - Paul Lyrene, UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department, Gainesville, FL

4:30pm Microsatellite Markers Assess Genetic Diversity of Wild Southeastern American Vaccinium - Nahla Bassil, USDA-ARS National Clone Germplasm Repository, Corvallis, OR

4:45pm - 5:30pm Stretch Break, Visit Sponsors Majestic Palm Foyer

5:30pm - 6:30pm Organic Production Session - Majestic Palm Ballroom, Rooms A-D Moderator: David Bryla, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR

5:30pm The Organic Blueberry Industry in Oregon: Results of In-person, On-site Interviews with Growers in 2015 - Javier Fernandez-Salvador, Oregon State University, Department of Horticulture, Corvallis, OR

5:45pmOrganic Farming Systems in Increasing the Anthocyanin and Vitamin C Content of Rabbiteye Blueberry(Vaccinium ashei Reade var. Tifblue) on a Heavy Soil - Girish Panicker, Alcorn State University, Center for Conservation Research, Lorman, MS

6:00pmWeed Management Strategies in Long-term Organic Blueberry Production Systems ‘ Impact of Mulch Type and Weed Control Methods on Plant Growth, Yield, and Economics - Bernadine Strik, Oregon State University, Department of Horticulture, Corvallis, OR

6:15pm Root Production, Distribution, and Turnover in Conventional and Organic Northern Highbush Blueberry Systems - David Bryla, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR

6:30pm - evening Dinner (Not Provided - Enjoy Orlando!)

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

7:00am - 7:30am Morning Refreshments - Majestic Palm Foyer

7:30am - 8:00am Board Buses and Depart Hotel for Field Trip - Convention Entrance

8:00am - 5:00pm Field Trip (Lunch Provided)

5:00pm - 6:00pm Return to Hotel - Convention Entrance

6:00pm - evening Dinner (Not Provided - Enjoy Orlando!)

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Wednesday, April 13, 2016

7:00am - 5:00pm Registration Open - Majestic Palm Foyer

7:00am - 8:00am Morning Refreshments, Visit Sponsors Royal Palm Ballroom, Majestic Palm Foyer

8:00am - 9:30am Plant Pathology Session - Majestic Palm Ballroom, Rooms A-D Moderator: Annemiek Schilder, Michigan State University, Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, East Lansing, MI

8:00am Management of Exobasidium Leaf and Fruit Spot Disease of Blueberry in the Southeastern United States - Renee Allen, University of Georgia Extension, Alma, GA

8:15am Blueberry Fruit Drop Disease Associated with a Novel Member of the Caulimoviridae - Robert Martin, USDA-ARS Horticultural Crops Research Unit, Corvallis, OR

8:30amPotential Global Distribution of Blueberry Twig Blight (Phomopsis vaccinii) Predicted by Two SpeciesDistribution Modeling Approaches - Ariena van Bruggen, UF/IFAS Plant Pathology, Gainesville, FL

8:45am Diagnosis and Management of New and Re-Emerging Diseases of Highbush Blueberries in Michigan - Annemiek Schilder, Michigan State University, Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, East Lansing, MI

9:00am National Blueberry Certification Scheme in the United States - Ioannis Tzanetakis, University of Arkansas, Plant Pathology, Fayetteville, AR

9:15am Managing Blueberry Rust under an Evergreen System - Melinda Simpson, Wollongbar Primary Industries Institute, Wollongbar, New South Wales, Australia

9:30am - 10:30am Poster Session 2 and Refreshments - Royal Palm Ballroom, Room 3

10:30am - 12:00pm Postharvest Session - Majestic Palm Ballroom, Rooms A-D Moderator: Fumiomi Takeda, USDA-ARS Appalachian Fruit Research Station, Kearneysville, WV

10:30am Solar Dehydration of Blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) - Baldomero Zárate Nicolás, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Investigación, Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán, Mexico

10:45am A New Non-destructive Approach to Assess Bruise of Blueberry Bruises Ries Using Hyperspectral Imaging - Changying Li, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

11:00amEvaluation of Sulfur Dioxide-Generating Pads and Modified Atmosphere Packaging for Control of PostharvestDiseases in Blueberries - Seiya Saito, USDA-ARS San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences Center, Parlier, CA

11:15am Prevalence and Incidence of Postharvest Diseases of Blueberries in California - Chang-Lin Xiao, USDA-ARS San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences Center, Parlier, CA

11:30am Effects of Prior Freezing Conditions on the Performance in Freeze Drying Process of Blueberry - Hien Ngo, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo, Japan

11:45am Semi-mechanical Harvesting Platform for Harvesting Blueberries with Fresh-market Quality - Fumiomi Takeda, USDA-ARS Appalachian Fruit Research Station, Kearneysville, WV

12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch (Provided) - Royal Palm Ballroom


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1:00pm - 3:00pm Horticulture/Production Session - Majestic Palm Ballroom, Rooms A-D Moderator: Jorge Retamales, Universidad de Talca, Escuela de Agronomia, Talca, Chile

1:00pm Shoot Orientation and Flushes of Shoot Growth Affects Flower Bud Differentiation and Fruit Quality in ´Jewel´ and ´Star´ - Maria Pilar Bañados, Universidad Catolica de Chile, Facultad de Agronomia, Santiago, Chile

1:15pm Evaluating Tensiometers and Moisture Sensors for Cranberry Irrigation - Peter Jeranyama, UMass Amherst, Cranberry Station, East Wareham, MA

1:30pm Mastering Subtropical Central Florida Blueberry Challenges - Gerard Krewer, Krewer Consulting, LLC, Woodbine, GA

1:45pm Field Trials of Bilberries (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) in Norwegian Forest Fields - Eivind Uleberg, NIBIO, Norwegian Institute for Bioeconomy Research, Tromso, Norway

2:00pm Use of Pine Bark in Soil Management of Southern Highbush Blueberries - Jeffrey Williamson, UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department, Gainesville, FL

2:15pm Maine Wild Blueberry Systems Analysis - David Yarborough, University of Maine, Orono, ME

2:30pm Water Footprint in Cultivated Blueberries with Drip Irrigation Systems in Concordia, Argentina - Alejandro Pannunzio, University of Buenos Aires, Irrigation section, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina

2:45pm Cane Productivity is Affected by Cane Diameter and Location in Highbush Blueberry - Jorge Retamales, Universidad de Talca, Escuela de Agronomia, Talca, Chile

3:00pm - 3:30pm Break, Visit Sponsors, Poster Presenters Remove Posters Royal Palm Ballroom, Majestic Palm Foyer

3:30pm - 5:00pm Physiology Session - Majestic Palm Ballroom, Rooms A-D Moderator: Lisa DeVetter, Washington State University, NWREC, Mount Vernon, WA

3:30pm Influence of Light and Temperature Conditions on Anthocyanin Accumulation in Vaccinium spp. Berries - Laura Jaakola, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Climate Laboratory, Tromso, Norway

3:45pm

Technical Improvement of a New Bioreactor for Large Scale Micropropagation of Blueberries andother Horticultural Crops - Margareta Welander, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, Alnarp, Sweden

4:00pm Comparison of Nonstructural Carbohydrates across Cranberry Cultivars - Lisa DeVetter, Washington State University, NWREC, Mount Vernon, WA

4:15pmEmulsions of Long-chain Fatty Acids as Fruit Sizing and Ripening Agents for Gibberellin-A3-treated RabbiteyeBlueberries (Vaccinium virgatum Aiton syn. V. ashei) - Blair Sampson, USDA-ARS Thad Cochran Southern Horticultural Laboratory, Poplarville, MS

4:30pm Chilling Effect on Three Highbush Blueberry Cultivars - Pedro Brás Oliveira, Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária, Oeiras, Portugal

6:00pm - 9:30pm

Evening at the Orlando Science Center Dinner and Science Center open for guests from 6:30pm-9:00pm (6:00pm buses begin departing from the Sheraton Convention Entrance; 7:30pm & 9:00pm buses depart from the Orlando Science Center for return to the Sheraton)

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Thursday, April 14, 2016

7:00am - 11:00am Registration Open - Majestic Palm Foyer

7:00am - 8:00am Morning Refreshments, Visit Sponsors Majestic Palm Ballroom, Rooms E-G; Majestic Palm Foyer

8:00am - 9:30am Soil/Nutrient Management Session - Majestic Palm Ballroom, Rooms A-D Moderator: Erick Smith, University of Georgia, Dept of Horticulture, Tifton, GA

8:00am Biochar and Compost Soil Amendments Affect Soil Carbon and Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Justine Cox, NSW Dept. Primary Industries, Wollongbar, NSW, Australia

8:15amPhysical and Chemical Characterization of Pine Bark for the Production ofBlueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.), in Containers - Baldomero Zárate Nicolás, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Investigación, Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán, Mexico

8:30am Assessing Soil Health in Organic Blueberry with the SOLVITA® CO2 Respiration Test - William Sciarappa, Rutgers NJAES, Neptune City, NJ

8:45am Comparison of Liquid, Granulated, and Controlled Release Fertilizer in Blueberry on Fruit Quality and Growth - Erick Smith, University of Georgia, Dept of Horticulture, Tifton, GA

9:00am Nitrogen Effectiveness on Blueberry Yield and Quality - Jana Apše, Latvian University of Agriculture, Institute of Soil and Plant Sciences, Jelgava, Latvia

9:15am - 10:30am ISHS Berry and Vine Committee Report and 2020 International Vaccinium Symposium Proposals

10:30am - 11:00am Break - Majestic Palm Ballroom, Rooms E-G

11:00am - 12:30pm Breeding/Genetics/Evaluation Session -Majestic Palm Ballroom, Rooms A-D Moderator: Elina Coneva, Auburn University, Department of Horticulture, Auburn, AL

11:00am Molecular Markers to Identify Morphological and Biochemical Variations in Micropropagated Vaccinium Species - Samir Debnath, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Atlantic Cool Climate Crop Research Centre, St. John’s NL, Canada

11:15am Dissecting the Blueberry Soil Microbiome to Assess Soil Health - James Polashock, USDA-ARS, Chatsworth, NJ

11:30am Performance of Recently Released Rabbiteye Blueberry (Vaccinium ashei) Cultivars in Alabama - Elina Coneva, Auburn University, Department of Horticulture, Auburn, AL

11:45am U.S. Consumer Preference for Blueberry Attributes - Chengyan Yue, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN

12:00pm Blueprints for Blueberry: An Update on the Assembly and Annotation of the Blueberry Genome - Robert Reid, University of North Carolina, Charlotte, Bioinformatics Services Division, Charlotte, NC

12:15pmA Botanical Survey of Two Forest Fields, Dominated by European Blueberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.), was made to Examine Changes in Botanical Diversity and Cover Percentage of Species - Rolf Nestby, NIBIO, Food and Agriculture Division, Ås, Norway

12:30pm - 1:00pmSymposium Closing Comments

James Olmstead, Symposium Convener UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department, Gainesville, FL


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POSTER SESSIONSRoyal Palm Ballroom, Room 3

Poster presentations play an important role in sharing new research and information.The symposium topics are divided into two poster sessions to allow ample time for presenters and attendees to interact.

POSTER SET UPSunday, April 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Presenters may also set up Monday beginning at 7:00am.Please ensure that your poster is up by 8:00am Monday morning.

POSTER SESSION 1

Monday, April 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pmPresenters for the following topics are asked to stand near their poster for discussion and questions.

Breeding/Genetics/Evaluation SessionEntomologyPhysiology

Soil/Nutrient Management

POSTER SESSION 2

Wednesday, April 13, 9:30am - 10:30amPresenters for the following topics are asked to stand near their poster for discussion and questions.

Horticulture/ProductionPlant Pathology

Postharvest

POSTER REMOVAL Wednesday, April 13, 3:00pm - 3:30pm**

**Poster display boards will be dismantled by the vendor promptly, so please remove your poster during the requested time slot. Symposium organizers are not responsible for lost or damaged posters removed by the display board vendor.

Posters left behind will be discarded.

POSTER SESSION 1Monday, April 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Breeding/Genetics/Evaluation SessionEntomologyPhysiology

Soil/Nutrient Management

POSTER SESSION 2 Wednesday, April 13, 2016, 9:30am - 10:30am

Horticulture/ProductionPlant Pathology

Postharvest


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POSTER SESSION PRESENTATIONS

Poster number Breeding/Genetics/Evaluation Session

1 Performance of Rabbiteye and Southern Highbush Blueberries in the Low to Moderate Chill Region of North Florida - Peter Andersen, UF/IFAS, North Florida Research and Education Center, Quincy, FL

2 An Economical DNA Test for Genetic Identity Confirmation in Blueberry - Nahla Bassil, USDA-ARS National Clone Germplasm Repository, Corvallis, OR

3Towards Genomic Resources for the Molecular Breeding of Enhanced Blueberry Flavor: The Oxylipin Volatile Biosynthetic Pathway as a Test Case for a New Gene-Identification Methodology - Lorenzo Bizzio, UF/IFAS, Gainesville, FL

4 Agronomical Behaviour of 35 Blueberry Cultivars in Central Italy - Flavio Roberto De Salvador, CREA-Centro Ricerca per la Frutticoltura, Roma, Italy

5 Wild Germplasm in Vaccinium Species Improvement - Samir Debnath, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Atlantic Cool Climate Crop Research Centre, St. John’s NL, Canada

6 Oryzalin-induced Chromosome Doubling in Vaccinium Species - Michael Dossett, BC Blueberry Council, Agassiz BC, Canada

7 Furthering the Utilization of V. constablaei and V. virgatum Germplasm in Cultivar Development - Mark Ehlenfeldt, USDA-ARS, Blueberry Cranberry Res. Lab, Chatsworth, NJ

8 Identifying Blueberry Germplasm that is Slow to get Blueberry Shock Virus in the Pacific Northwest United States - Chad Finn, USDA-ARS, Horticultural Crops Research Lab, Corvallis, OR

9 Rapid Characterization of Blueberry Aroma by FastGC Proton-Transfer Reaction-Time-of-Flight-Mass Spectrometry - Lara Giongo, Fondazione Edmund Mach, Research and Innovation Centre, San Michele all’Adige, Italy

10Optimum Transformation and Expression of Transgenic Constructs for the Molecular Breeding of Enhanced Blueberry Flavor - Brianna Gonzalez, UF/IFAS, Gainesville FL

11 Global Diversity of Vaccinium: A Future of Possibilities - Kim Hummer, USDA-ARS NCGR, Corvallis, OR

12 Molecular Cloning and Expression Analysis of the Transcription Factor Gene Sabzip78 from Vaccinium corymbosum L - Qingzhong Liu, Shandong Institute of Pomology, Taian, China

POSTER SESSION 1Monday, April 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Presentations are arranged alphabetically by presenter’s last name within each topic. Presenters for these topics will be available for discussion and questions.


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13 New Southern Highbush Blueberry Varieties From The University of Georgia - Scott Nesmith, University of Georgia, Department of Horticulture, Griffin, GA

14Characterization of Backcross Blueberry Populations created to Introgress Vaccinium arboreum Traits into Southern Highbush Blueberry - James Olmstead, UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department, Gainesville, FL

15 Genetic Control of Anthocyanin Glycosylation in a Cranberry Hybrid - James Polashock, USDA-ARS, Chatsworth, NJ

19Physicochemical Characteristics of Half-highbush Blueberry Fruits Dependent on Genotype and Cultivation Conditions - Marge Starast, Inst of Agricultural & Environmental Sci., Estonian University of Life Sciences, Dept. of Horticulture, Tartu, Estonia

16 Variation in Flavonoid Content in American Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) Cultivars - Nicholi Vorsa, Rutgers University, Philip E. Marucci Center for Blueberry and Cranberry, Chatsworth, NJ

17 Breeding Northern Highbush Blueberry for Fresh Market Machine-Harvestability and Self-Fertility - Nicholi Vorsa, Rutgers University, Philip E. Marucci Center for Blueberry and Cranberry, Chatsworth, NJ

18 Fine Mapping of Fruit Rot-resistance and Organic Acid QTL in the American Cranberry - Nicholi Vorsa, Rutgers University, Philip E. Marucci Center for Blueberry and Cranberry, Chatsworth, NJ

20 `Winterbell´, A New Southern Highbush Blueberry for Warm Climates - David Weber, Florida Blueberry Nursery, Winter Haven, FL

Poster number Entomology

21 Spotted Wing Drosophila, Trapping and Baiting - Hannah Lee, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

22 A Screening Method for Evaluating Resistance to the Spotted Wing Drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) - Blair Sampson, USDA-ARS Thad Cochran Southern Horticultural Laboratory, Poplarville, MS

Poster number Physiology

24 Delaying Blueberry Harvest with Cold Treated Plants - Pedro Brás Oliveira, Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária, Oeiras, Portugal

25 Photosynthetic Characteristics of Southern Highbush and Rabbiteye Blueberries at High Temperatures - Chia-Chih Chang, National Taiwan University, Department of Horticulture, Taipei, Chinese Taipei

26 Hydraulic Conductivity in V. corymbosum and V. arboreum Grafting Impacts Drought Responses - M. Isabel Hernandez, UC Davis, Department of Plant Sciences, Davis CA

(Poster Session 1, Breeding/Genetics/Evaluation Session continued)


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27 Temperature and Photon Flux Density Effects on Carbon Assimilation in Cranberry - Peter Jeranyama, UMass Amherst, Cranberry Station, East Wareham, MA

28 Physiological Effects of Artificial Shading on Leaf Gas Exchange, Growth and Yield in Rabbiteye Blueberry - Kuo-Tan Li, National Taiwan University, Department of Horticulture, Taipei, Chinese Taipei

23Development of a Hydroponic Screening Method for pH Tolerance in Rabbiteye (Vaccinium virgatum) and Southern Highbush (Vaccinium corymbosum) Blueberries - Blair Sampson, USDA-ARS Thad Cochran Southern Horticultural Laboratory, Poplarville, MS

29The Influence of Flooding Stress on the Growth and Gas Exchange Characteristics of Young Rabbiteye Blueberry (Vaccinium ashei Reade) - Hong Yu, Jiangsu Province & Chinese Academy of Sci., Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

30 The Response of Antioxidants of Blueberry Leaves to Aluminum - Hong Yu, Jiangsu Province & Chinese Academy of Sci., Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

Poster number Soil/Nutrient Management

31 Ericoid Mycorrhizal Inoculation of Blueberry Cultivars Under Nursery Conditions - Siri Caspersen, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Alnarp, Sweden

32 Ericoid Mycorrhizal inoculation of Organically Grown Highbush Blueberries - Siri Caspersen, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Alnarp, Sweden

33 Calcium Effects on Nitrate and Iron Acquisition in Vaccinium Species - Rebecca Darnell, UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department, Gainesville, FL

34 Comparison of Controlled Release and Soluble Granular Fertilizers on Cranberry Growth, Yield, and Soil Nutrients - Carolyn DeMoranville, University of Massachusetts Amherst, UMASS Cranberry Station, East Wareham, MA

35 Effect of Soil pH on the Growth, Chlorophyll Fluorescence and Leaf Mineral Elements of Blueberry - Yanqin Jiang, Jiangsu Province Chinese Academy of Sci., Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

36Effects of Nitrogen Source and Rate on Growth, Flowering, Fruit Quality, and Yield of `Duke´Highbush Blueberry Plants - Eunju Kim, Jeollabuk-Do Agricultural Research and Extension Services, Iksan-city, Jeollabuk-do, Korea-Republic of (KOR)

37 Leaf Nutrient Levels in Blueberries - Does One Size Fit All? - Shirley Miller, PlusGroup Horticulture Limited, Tauranga, New Zealand

38 Ericoid Mycorrhizal Fungi and Soil Nutrient Uptake of Two Rabbiteye Blueberry Cultivars - Eric Stafne, Mississippi State University, Poplarville, MS

(Poster Session 1, Physiology continued)


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Poster number Horticulture/Production

41 Blueberries in Romania: Past, Present and Future Perspective - Adrian Asanica, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania

42 Climate Change Affects Blueberry Production in Romania - Adrian Asanica, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania

43 Differentiation-Pruning: A Novel Strategy to Induce and Advance Floral Buds Development in Blueberries - Maria Pilar Bañados, Universidad Catolica de Chile, Facultad de Agronomia, Santiago, Chile

44 Effect of Substrate Type and Pot Size on Blueberry Growth and Yield, First Year Results - Pedro Brás Oliveira, Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária, Oeiras, Portugal

45Use of Continuous and Cyclic Irrigation with Micro-Sprinklers for Reducing Fruit Temperature during Warm Weather Events in a Field of Northern Highbush Blueberry - David Bryla, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR

39 Determination of Blueberry Acreage and Soil Type in North Carolina Using Web-based Resources - William Cline, North Carolina State University, Department of Plant Pathology, Castle Hayne, NC

46 Foliar Applications of Boron and Calcium for Improved Fruit Set and Berry Quality in Washington Blueberry - Lisa DeVetter, Washington State University, NWREC, Mount Vernon, WA

47 Effectiveness of Living and Biodegradable Mulches for Weed Control in Pacific Northwest Highbush Blueberry - Lisa DeVetter, Washington State University, NWREC, Mount Vernon, WA

48 Applications of Foliar Calcium Products to Fruit Had No Impact on Firmness and Shelf-life of Blueberry Cultivars - Patrick Jones, Oregon State University, Aurora, OR

49 Wetland versus Upland Cranberry Fields: The Role of Organic Peat and Subsurface Drainage in Cranberry Production - Casey Kennedy, USDA-ARS, East Wareham MA

50 Evaluation of Potting Media for Soilless Cultivation of Southern Highbush Blueberry - Patrick H. Kingston, Oregon State University, Department of Horticulture, Corvallis, OR

51 Patterns of Winter Injury in Michigan Blueberries - Mark Longstroth, Michigan State University Extension, Paw Paw, MI

POSTER SESSION 2Wednesday, April 13, 9:30am - 10:30am

Presentations are arranged alphabetically by presenter’s last name within each topic. Presenters for these topics will be available for discussion and questions.


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52A Suggestion of How the European Blueberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) Could Be Cultivated in Outlying Fields and on Agricultural Land - Rolf Nestby, NIBIO, Food and Agriculture Division, Ås, Norway

53 Cane Diameter and Location do not Affect Fruit Quality in Highbush Blueberry - Jorge Retamales, Universidad de Talca, Escuela de Agronomia, Talca, Chile

54The Effect of Three Different Irrigation Systems on the Activation of the Herbicide Flumioxazin in Blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) - Erick Smith, University of Georgia, Dept of Horticulture, Tifton, GA

40 Difference in Fruit Quality between the Wild `Albino´ and Blue Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) - Robert Veberic, University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical faculty, Ljubljana, Slovenia

55 Preliminary Study of Mulching Rabbiteye Blueberry Plants in Taiwan - Shih-Yi Yang, National Taiwan University, Department of Horticulture, Taipei, Chinese Taipei

56 Wild Blueberry Systems Approach Economic and Risk Analysis - David Yarborough, University of Maine, Orono, ME

57 Vinegar Residue: A New Soil Conditioner to Improve Blueberry Antioxidant Activity - Hong Yu, Jiangsu Province & Chinese Academy of Sci., Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

Poster number Plant Pathology

58 The Effect of Trichoderma spp. in the control of Root Rot caused by Phytophthora Cinnamomi in Blueberries in Peru - Walter Apaza, Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, Lima, Peru

59 Occurrence of Vaccinium Viruses in Blacksea Region of Turkey - Huseyin Celik, Univ.of Ondokuzmayis, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Horticulture, Samsun, Turkey

60Xylella fastidiosa is Associated with Reduced Yield and Altered Fruit Quality in a Rabbiteye Blueberry Orchard in Louisiana but does not Appear to Spread Rapidly - Mary Helen Ferguson, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge LA

61First Detection of Silverleaf (Chondrostereum purpureum) on Rabbiteye Blueberry (Vaccinium ashei) andDisease Damages - Andrés France, INIA Quilamapu, Chillán, Chile

62 Symptomology and Epidemiology of Exobasidium Leaf and Fruit Spot of Blueberry - Russell Ingram, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

63 Use of Biofungicides to Address Conventional Botrytis Blight Control Challenges in Wild Blueberry Production - David Percival, Dalhousie University, Dept. of Environmental Sciences, Truro, Canada

(Poster Session 2, Horticulture/Production continued)


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64Integration of Laboratory Sensitivity Analysis Into Monilinia Blight Management Technologies ForWild Blueberry Production - David Percival, Dalhousie University, Dept. of Environmental Sciences, Truro, Canada

69 Sustainable Approaches to Blueberry Disease Management in Michigan - Annemiek Schilder, Michigan State University, Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, East Lansing, MI

65 Botryosphaeria Stem Blight on Blueberries: Effect of Vaccinium Cultivar, Botryosphaeriaceae Species and Temperature - Barbara Smith, USDA-ARS Southern Horticultural Lab, Poplarville, MS

66Effect of Cultural Practices and Fungicide Treatments on the Severity of Phytophthora Root Rot of Blueberries Grown in Mississippi - Barbara Smith, USDA-ARS Southern Horticultural Lab, Poplarville, MS

67Effect of Nitrogen Fertilization and Fungicides on Botryosphaeria Stem Blight Lesion Development onDetached Stems - Barbara Smith, USDA-ARS Southern Horticultural Lab, Poplarville, MS

68Effects of Phytophthora cinnamomi Isolate, Inoculum Delivery Method, Flood, and Drought on Vigor, Disease Severity and Mortality of Blueberry Plants - Barbara Smith, USDA-ARS Southern Horticultural Lab, Poplarville, MS

70 Discovery of an Ampelovirus and a Vitivirus in Vaccinium - Ioannis Tzanetakis, University of Arkansas, Plant Pathology, Fayetteville, AR

71Plans for a Pest Risk Assessment of Diaporthe vaccinii in the European Union by the Plant Health Panel of the European Food Safety Authority - Ariena van Bruggen, UF/IFAS Plant Pathology, Gainesville, FL

Poster number Postharvest

72 Quantitative Evaluation of Blueberry Packing Line in Chile Using Miniature Instrumented Sphere - Changying Li, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

73Studies on Quality of Two Southern Highbush Blueberry Cultivars: Effects of Pulp Temperature,Impact and Hydrocooling - Steven Sargent, UF/IFAS, Horticultural Sciences Department, Gainesville, FL

Poster number New Poster Presentations (added after printed program)

74 Extraction optimization of Oleanolic and Ursolic Acids from blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) Fruit - Xin Chen, Shandong Institute of Pomology, Taian, China

(Poster Session 2, Plant Pathology continued)


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SYMPOSIUM FIELD TRIPTuesday April 12, 2016

Morning refreshments will be available 7:00am-7:30am in the Majestic Palm Foyer. Field trip buses will depart at 8:00am from the Convention Entrance of the Sheraton Hotel. Buses return to the Sheraton around 5:00pm.

wHat tO Bring anD wear

Florida weather can be hot and sunny in April. Bring a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses. Wear comfortable clothing, such as light colored shirt, shorts or slacks, and comfortable walking shoes. Lunch and a snack will be provided, but you are welcome to bring a beverage or snack for the bus ride.

tHe fine Print

Participants are required to sign a field trip liability waiver prior to boarding buses. Give the signed form to the bus leader as you board the bus.

AGENDA

7:00-7:30am

7:30am

8:00am

9:00am

10:15am

Morning Refreshments

Board Buses (Give signed liability waiver to bus leader)

Leave Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Hotel (Convention Entrance)

Arrive at Dundee Citrus Growers Association Dundee Citrus Growers Association is one of the largest fresh fruit cooperatives in the Florida citrus industry. Founded in 1924, Dundee Citrus Growers Association currently harvests grapefruit, orange, and tangerine varieties for marketing worldwide. Dundee Citrus Growers Association is also a member of Florida’s Natural Growers – one of the largest not-from-concentrate orange juice marketers. More recently, Dundee Citrus Growers Association has started packing and marketing Florida-grown stone fruit and blueberries. The team will be packing both (peaches and blueberries) during our visit.

cOntactS Steven Callaham – CEOGreg Dunnahoe – COOAdam Pate – Statewide Harvesting and Hauling

Leave Dundee Citrus Growers Association


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Arrive at Thayer Blueberry Farm Thayer Blueberry Farm is owned by Tommy Thayer, Jr., and specializes in producing low-chill and evergreen blueberry varieties for the fresh market. The Thayer family has been a fixture in Florida agriculture for many generations. Some of the other enterprises they own and operate include Southern Citrus Nurseries and Maxijet Irrigation, Inc., a major provider of low volume irrigation supplies in Florida. At this stop, we will focus on blueberry production and management. We will see multiple varieties in season, as well as different irrigation systems.

cOntactS Tommy Thayer, Jr. – PresidentErin Nguyen – Assistant

Leave Thayer Blueberry Farm

Arrive at UF Citrus Research and Education Center

The Citrus Research and Education Center (CREC) was established in 1917 after a group of local citrus growers donated land for a research station. Today, CREC employs 250 people devoted to research and extension in citrus crops. It is the largest facility in the world devoted to research on a single commodity. Over the years, many of the key developments that are utilized in citrus production today originated at CREC. Currently, the impact of Huanglongbing (HLB, citrus greening disease) bacteria is of critical importance for the future of the Florida citrus industry. We will be having lunch and a short informational program about citrus production in Florida.

cOntact

Sarah McCoy – Education and Training Specialist

Leave UF Citrus Research and Education Center

Arrive at Five Star Family Growers Blueberry Farm

Five Star Family Growers has its farming roots much farther north – in Michigan. The original family farm, designated a Centennial Farm, was near Monroe, MI. In the early 1970s, the family moved to Auburndale, FL to pursue land development opportunities. In 2011, the family bought property in Auburndale with the goal of starting a small blueberry farm. Currently, Five Star Family Growers produces 80 acres of southern highbush blueberry with over 150 acres available for expansion. At this stop we will focus on blueberry production and management. We will see multiple varieties in season, see typical Florida blueberry production strategies, and view a new take on blueberry production in Florida using existing greenhouse structures and potted culture.

cOntact

Bill Johnson – Farm Manager

Leave Five Star Family Growers Blueberry Farm

Arrive at Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Hotel

10:30am

11:45am

12:15pm

2:00pm

2:30pm

3:45pm

5:00pm


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NETWORKING EVENTSWelcome Reception Sunday, April 10, 2016, 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Fire Pit Courtyard at the Sheraton

We invite you to meet your symposium associates from around the world at the Sheraton’s Fire Pit Courtyard. Enjoyhors d’ oeuvres while becoming acquainted with fellow participants. Casual attire is fine for this outdoor event (ie: slacks, shorts, comfortable shirt, loafers or sandals). Spring temperatures vary in Florida, and as the evening progresses, a light jacket may be desired.

Evening at the Orlando Science Center “Inspire science learning for life”Wednesday, April 13, 2016, 6:00 – 9:30 pm (Bus transportation provided; pre-registration for guests was required)

Please join us for an evening of fun-filled activities and dinner at the Orlando Science Center. The Center was created for the purpose of promoting science and technology education for students and fostering science literacy among Florida’s citizens. Its ongoing goal is to demonstrate how science impacts everyday life through hands-on experiences and entertaining exhibits.

Upon arrival to the center, guests will be guided to level four, which is reserved exclusively for Vaccinium symposium dining and entertainment. Enjoy a reception-style dinner while examining fossil replicas of dinosaurs and prehistoric sea creatures in DinoDigs or discover how the atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere, and hydrosphere are connected in Our Planet. Take in a view of the Orlando skyline and sunset (7:55pm) from the SunTrust Terrace. Catered by Cuisiniers, there will be a variety of reception stations located throughout the level:

cHarcuterie StatiOn: Imported & Domestic Cheeses, Olives and Crackers

garDen StatiOn: Spring Field of Greens Salad, Florida Tomato, Watermelon & Gazpacho Shooters, Grilled Vegetables, and Freshly Baked French Bread with Butter

SeafOOD StatiOn: Crab & Artichoke Dip, Calamari Salad, and Bronzed Smoked Salmon

cOmfOrt StatiOn: Tenderloin of Beef & Rolls, Cuisiniers “Infamous” Mac & Cheese, and Loaded Mashed Potatoes

DeSSert extravaganza StatiOn: Mini Cupcakes, Fruit Tarts, Éclairs, Assorted Gourmet Cookies, Baklava, Brownie Bouchons, and Linzar Tarts & Key Lime Tarts

Beverage StatiOn: Complimentary Wine, Beer, Soft Drinks, Ice Tea, and Water

ATTIRE Suggested dress for the evening is causal such as collared shirts, slacks, comfortable shoes, and a jacket for a cool evening.

TRANSPORTATION TO/FROM THE ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER

6:00Pm Buses depart from the Sheraton’s Convention Entrance for the Orlando Science Center. Buses will return from the Orlando Science Center two times giving attendees the option to leave early if desired. The Orlando Science Center is 20 miles from the Sheraton, and takes about 30 minutes to reach by vehicle. Below are the times buses will depart from the Orlando Science Center.

7:30Pm (early DeParture) Buses depart from Orlando Science Center to the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort

9:00Pm Buses depart from Orlando Science Center to the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort

Directions and self-parking information is available at the symposium registration desk.


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GENERAL INFORMATION SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION HOURS Please be sure to pick up your name badge up along with your materials. Your name badge will serve as your meeting pass, so please wear it while attending symposium functions. Symposium registration hours are as follows:

Sunday, April 10, 2016 3:00pm - 5:00pm Monday, April 11, 2016 7:00am - 5:00pm Tuesday, April 12, 2016 NOT OPEN (Field Trip) Wednesday, April 13, 2016 7:00am - 5:00pm Thursday, April 14, 2016 7:00am - 11:00am

SOCIAL MEDIA www.twitter.com/vaccinium2016 | #Vaccinium2016

HOTEL Check-in Time: 3:00pm | Check-out Time: 12:00pm

HOTEL EARLY DEPARTURE FEE POLICY If you are changing your reservation, please advise the Hotel at least 48 hours in advance of the date on which you will be departing early to avoid an early departure fee of $50.00 plus tax.

PARKING Attendees who made reservations using the Vaccinium group code may receive reduced self-parking of $7.00 per vehicle, per day, and valet parking of $17.00 per vehicle, per day.

INTERNET ACCESS Attendees who made reservations using the Vaccinium group code will receive complimentary Wi-Fi in their guest rooms. Complimentary wireless internet is also available to hotel guests in the hotel lobby. The Sheraton will share login information to guests upon check-in. Wi-Fi for communication access will be available in the meeting area. Please refrain from using bandwidth-intensive applications (e.g. video and audio streaming, app downloads, transferring large files, etc.) to prevent your wireless speed from slowing to a crawl.

Network: SheratonConference | Password/Key: Vaccinium

SMOKING Smoking is prohibited in most public places and all restaurants in Florida. There is no smoking on the hotel property except within the designated smoking areas. Ask the hotel’s front desk for a map of these designated areas.

TELEPHONE CHARGES IN A GUEST ROOM Local and long distance calls from the guest rooms can be expensive. Toll free numbers are also charged. Reference the price list located in the guest rooms prior to making any calls.

ELECTRICAL CURRENT Current in the US is 110 volts AC at a 60-cycle frequency. If your appliances use a different voltage, you will need the appropriate adaptor. Adaptors can be purchased at Walgreens. This store is listed under Pharmacy and it is within walking distance of the Sheraton.


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CURRENCY EXCHANGE The Sheraton does not handle currency exchanges. Banks are usually open Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm.Nearby banks are listed below.

SunTrust Bank, 1675 East Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (close to Disney Springs, about 3 miles),Tel: 407-938-0245, www.suntrust.com

Bank of America Financial Center, 7682 Dr Phillips Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819 (about 5 miles); Tel: 407-903-0140

Chase Bank, 7674 Dr Phillips Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819 (about 5.5 miles); Tel: 407-352-5832

Travelex, 15657 South Apopka Vineland Road Orlando 32821 (about 3 miles, walk-in exchange rates may be higher),Tel: 407-465-1932; Email: [email protected]; www.travelex.com/stores/lake-buena-vista-shopping-center-orlando-fl/7267

TAXES Depending on the postal code, the sales tax rate of Orlando may vary from 6% to 6.5%. This tax will be applied to all purchases with the exception of non-prepared foods. A 12.5% room tax will be applied to all accommodations.All taxes are non-negotiable.

LOST AND FOUND Please check at the hotel’s front desk as well as the symposium registration desk with any lost and found inquiries. Any lost items turned into the hotel will be logged by security and kept as follows: Clothing items are kept up to 30 days and any other valuable items for a minimum of 60 days.

AIRPORT SHUTTLE Mears Shuttle is the most economical airport transportation for up to three (3) travelers. It is shared transportation, and may make several stops along the way. Roundtrip: Adult $36, Child $27, One-way: Adult $22, Child $17 (Family of four, one-way estimate $78, roundtrip estimate $126). Pricing includes all tolls and surcharges. Book reservations online ahead of time.www.MearsTransportation.com; Tel: 855-463-2776 / 407-423-5566. Mears also has shuttles waiting at the airport (transportation area) without prior reservations necessary.

Fleetwood transportation is the Sheraton’s onsite transportation service, offers non-stop transportation to and from the Orlando International Airport. Open 24 hours, price is approximately $59.00 for up to four (4) passengers one way.Tel: 407-239-8111

LOCAL TRANSPORTATIONTaxis should be available 24 hours outside the Sheraton main lobby. Bell staff can also call taxi service for guests. Prices vary on destination location.

Car Rental Agencies:

Enterprise Rental Car, 1905 Hotel Plaza Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL, US, 32830 (located inside The B Resort, about 2 miles); Enterprise offers Vaccinium participants discounted rental car rates. Make your reservation through the below link, which has the discount automatically built in. https://legacy.enterprise.com/car_rental/deeplinkmap.do?bid=002&cust=L430984; If making a reservation by phone (1-800-RENT-A-CAR), reference account #L430984 to receive the discounted rate.

Sixt Rental Car is located inside the Sheraton; Tel: 407-956-8525, www.sixt.com

Avis Car Rental, 1751 Hotel Plaza Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (located inside Hilton Hotel at Disney World, about 2 miles); Tel: 407-827-2847


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NEARBY GROCERY STORES Winn Dixie, 11957 South Apopka Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32836 (about .5 miles); Hours: 8:00am - 12:00am

PHARMACY Walgreens, 12100 South Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando, FL 32836, (less than .5 miles); Tel: 855-925-4733;Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am - 7:30pm, Saturday & Sunday 9:30am - 5:00pm.

URGENT MEDICAL CARE Centra Care Lake Buena Vista, 12500 South Apopka Vineland Road Orlando, FL 32836 (about .5 miles); Tel: 407- 934-2273; Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am - 11:59pm, Saturday & Sunday 8:00am - 8:00pm

HOSPITAL Dr. P. Phillips Hospital (24 Hour Emergency Care), 9400 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando, Florida 32819 (about 5 miles);Tel: 407-351-8500

TIPPING/GRATUITYBelow is guide for tipping. It is usually the subtotal amount (before tax) of any bill. This is only a guide and tipping is not mandatory.

Wait staff

Tips for wait staff makes up part of their wages. Acceptable tipping rates in Florida restaurants are: 15% for acceptable service; 20% for excellent service, 25% for outstanding service. (10% for unacceptable service, and it is recommended to make your server aware of the problem with your meal or service.)

Bartenders

$1 to $2 a drink, depending upon the complexity of the drink.

Bellhops

About $5.00 per room in hotels.

Housekeeping

$3.00 per room, per day. Housekeepers may change from day to day, and it is recommend housekeeping gratuities beplaced out daily.

Taxi drivers

Tipped 15% to 20%.

Valet parking

Attendants should be tipped $2 when your car is returned.

Concierge

Tip is not expected for advice, but tip up to $5 for booking a dinner reservation, $20 for booking tours and up to $25 for booking theatre tickets.


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Photos provided by:

Nicholi Vorsa, Rutgers University, Philip E. Marucci Center for Blueberry and CranberryJames, Olmstead, UF/IFAS, Horticultural Sciences Department

Hans Hillewaert, Lingonberry, close to Gletschertafel, Lötschental, SwitzerlandCC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

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