< Select A Different Album Spring 2005 Annual Meeting Photos April 23, 2005 Photos from the 2005 Annual Spring Meeting held at Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina are shown. The meeting was well attended. Dean Calvin Schoulties of the College of Agriculture, Forestry & Life Sciences welcomed Carolinas Chapter members to Clemson University. Presentations included a message from the Carolinas Chapter President, Dr. Joe James. Dr. Paul Sisco of the American Chestnut Foundation gave a "Genetic Overview" of the Foundation's cross and back breeding program. Dr. Bert Abbott of Clemson University spoke on "Deciduous Tree Genomics: Implications of Breeding and Sustainability for American Chestnut." Dr. Geoff Wang of Clemson University presented on "Effects of Varying Light Intensity on Growth of American Chestnut." Dr. Bill Bauerle spoke about " Effects of Varying Water Stress on Growth of American Chestnut." Dr. Steve Jeffers of Clemson University discussed "Effects of Phytophthora in Eastern Forest." Dr. John Frampton of North Carolina State University shared information about "Latest Phytophthora Research." At the conclusion of the meeting, a field trip was made to Dr. Joe James' farm, Chestnut Return, to learn about his research and collaborative efforts to develop chestnuts resistant to Phytophthora disease. Members attending the Annual Spring Meeting listen during a question and answer period conducted by Carolinas Chapter President, Joe James Speakers at the Spring Annual meeting, pictured from left to right, are Drs. John Frampton, Paul Sisco, Bill Bauerle, Geoff Wang, and Steve Jeffers. Not pictured is Dr. Bert Abbott. A number of attendees of the Spring Annual Meeting are pictured in front of Lehotsky Hall where the meeting was held on the Clemson University campus. < Select A Different Album < Home