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Overview<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n

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FACT SHEETS<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  1. Pickering, N., A. Chandel, L. Khot<\/strong>, M. Liu, T. Peters, S. Kadam, B. Molaei, J. Yoder, K. Rajagopalan, C. Stockle, G. Yorgey, D. Haller, M. Barber and R. Khanal. 2021. Evapotranspiration estimation: Comparison of evapotranspiration methods used in Washington state. The Water Report, 208: 10-19. Envirotech Publications, Inc. OR.<\/li>\n
  2. Hoheisel*, G.-A., R. Khot, <\/strong>M. Moyer and S. Castagnoli, 2020. PNW749 Six steps to calibrate and optimize airblast sprayers. Pacific North West Extension Publications.<\/li>\n
  3. Khot*, L. R., <\/strong>G.-A. Hoheisel, and J. Zhou. 2019. Unmanned aerial systems in agriculture: part III (Mid-sized UAS) – UAS in Ag Series.<\/li>\n
  4. Khot*, L. R.<\/strong> 2017. FS285E Unmanned aerial systems in agriculture: part II (Sensors) – UAS in Ag Series<\/li>\n
  5. Khot*, L. R.<\/strong>, Q. Zhang, M. Karkee, S. Sankaran, K. Lewis. 2016. FS194E\u00a0Unmanned aerial systems in agriculture: part I (systems) – UAS in Ag Series (2015-1493)<\/em>.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    EXTENSION ARTICLES\/MAGAZINES\/ TRADE JOURNALS<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    1. Kiraga, S., Gorthi, S., Peters*, R. T., Khot, L. R., and Keller, M. (2024) Sap flow sensors in grapevine irrigation management. Washington State University – Viticulture and Enology Extension News<\/em>, Fall 2024, 6-9.<\/li>\n
    2. Hill, S., E. Kasner, and L.\u00a0 Khot*.<\/strong> 2024. AWN enables worker heat awareness decision support tool. Fruit Matters, June 7, 2024.<\/li>\n
    3. Schrader, J. and L. R. <\/strong>Khot*. <\/strong>2024. Smart vineyard concepts to reality in Washington State. Washington State University – Viticulture and Enology Extension News<\/em>, Spring 2024, 7-9.<\/li>\n
    4. Amogi, B., L. R.<\/strong>, Khot*, <\/strong>and S. Hill. 2024. Temperature inversion forecasts available for AgWeatherNet Mesonet tower stations. Washington State University \u2013 Fruit Matters<\/em>, April 7, 2024.<\/li>\n
    5. Khot*, L. R.<\/strong>, B. Amogi, B. Sallato, C. Torres, and R. T. Peters. 2024. WTRFC Project Synopsis: Efficient heat stress management for improved apple fruit quality. Washington State University \u2013 Fruit Matters<\/em>, March 7, 2024.<\/li>\n
    6. Gorthi, S.\u00a0 G. A. Hoheisel, and\u00a0L. R. Khot*<\/strong>. 2024. Is it important to monitor bud tissue temperature for spring frost management in sweet cherry? Washington State University \u2013 Fruit Matters<\/em>, February 1, 2024.<\/li>\n
    7. Khot, L. R., B. R. Amogi,\u00a0 B. V. Sallato. 2023. Cooling off with clouds. Irrigation Today magazine, Irrigation Association, Fairfax, VA, April 20, 2023. https:\/\/irrigationtoday.org\/features\/cooling-off-with-clouds\/<\/a><\/li>\n
    8. Amogi, B., J. Schrader, L. Khot*, and G.-A. Hoheisel. 2023. Decision support tools for frost mitigation. Washington State University \u2013 Fruit Matters, March 2023. https:\/\/treefruit.wsu.edu\/article\/frost-mitigation\/<\/a><\/li>\n
    9. Cann, M., K. Yumnam, L. Khot, and L. Kalcsits. 2022 Apple orchard microclimates. Washington State University \u2013 Fruit Matters, December 2022.<\/li>\n
    10. Cann, M., and L. Khot. 2022. Ag Weathernet station-specific 10-day weather forecasting model for improved grower decision support. Fruit Matters, December 2022.<\/li>\n
    11. Curtis, J.B., S.E. Hill, and L. Khot. 2022.What if your AgWeatherNet station goes offline? Fruit Matters, December 2022.<\/li>\n
    12. Chandel, A., B. Amogi, L. Khot*, C. Stockle, R. T. Peters. 2022. Digitizing crop water use with data-driven approaches. ASABE Resource Magazine, July\/August Issue, 14-16.<\/li>\n
    13. Chandel, A.K., L. Khot*, N. Kilham, L. Kalcsits, S. Mantle, R.T. Peters, C.O. St\u00f6ckle. 2022. Multi-scale remote sensing data driven apple crop water use mapping. Washington State University \u2013 Fruit Matters, June 2022.<\/li>\n
    14. Rathnayake, A., R. Khot, <\/strong>G.-A. Hoheisel, and H. Zhu. 2021. Intelligent sprayer retrofit for airblast sprayers. Washington State University – Viticulture and Enology Extension News, Fall 2021, page 6-7.<\/li>\n
    15. Chandel, A.K., R. Khot,<\/strong> R.T. Peters, C.O. St\u00f6ckle, and S. Mantle. 2021. High spatiotemporal apple crop water use mapping using drone imagery. Washington State University \u2013 Fruit Matters, August 2021.<\/li>\n
    16. Ranjan, R., B. R. Amogi, R. Khot<\/strong>, and R. T. Peters. 2021. Real-time in-orchard apple heat stress monitoring system. Washington State University \u2013 Fruit Matters, July 2021.<\/li>\n
    17. Khot, L. R.,<\/strong> Chandel, R. Troy Peters, C. St\u00f6ckle and P. Jacoby. 2021. Drone-based grapevine water use mapping. Washington State University – Viticulture and Enology Extension News, Spring 2021. Viticulture and Enology Extension News<\/a><\/li>\n
    18. Kacira, M., P.-E. Bournet, R. Khot<\/strong>, Q. Yang, I. L. Cruz, W. Luo, H. J. Schenk, H. Fatnassi and R. Lopez. 2021. ISHS Division Precision Horticulture and engineering: Sustaining the future with precision horticulture and engineering, Chronica Horticulture, 61(3): 17-20.<\/li>\n
    19. Khot, L., <\/strong> Sinha, G.-A. Hoheisel, and M. Grieshop. 2019. Solid set canopy delivery system for WA vineyards. Washington State University – Viticulture and Enology Extension News, Spring 2019. http:\/\/wine.wsu.edu\/extension\/viticulture-enology-news-veen\/<\/a><\/li>\n
    20. Khot, L. R.<\/strong> and R. T. Peters. 2018. Advances in UAS based imagery and its applications in irrigated agriculture. Irrigation Today Magazine, <\/em>April, 2018. pp. 23-24.<\/li>\n
    21. Khot, L. R.<\/strong> Drone data for agriculture, Good Fruit Grower Magazine, <\/em>http:\/\/www.goodfruit.com\/khot-drone-data-for-agriculture\/<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n
    22. Khot, L. R.<\/strong>, J. Zhou. 2016. Precision Agriculture: Beyond the domain of small UAS. ASABE Resource Magazine<\/em>,\u00a023(3): 20-21.<\/li>\n
    23. Ehsani, R., Jos\u00e9 I. Reyes De Corcuera, and Khot<\/strong>. 2013. The Potential of thermotherapy in combatting HLB. ASABE Resource Magazine<\/em>,\u00a020(6): 18-19.<\/li>\n
    24. Ehsani, R., Jos\u00e9 I. Reyes De Corcuera, and Khot<\/strong>. 2013. Understanding the potential of thermal treatments in combatting HLB. Citrus Industry<\/em>, Sept, 2013. pp.7-8.<\/li>\n
    25. Ehsani, R., and Khot<\/strong>. 2012. Over-the-row mechanical harvesting machine for dwarf and young citrus trees. Citrus Industry<\/em>, Sept, 2012. pp. 10-11.1.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      WORKSHOPS, FIELD DAYS (ORGANIZING) <\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      1. Leading the co-organization \u201cSmart Orchard Field Day<\/strong>\u201d, North-West Farm Management LLC managed WSU Smart Apple Orchard Testbed, Mattawa, WA. July 26, 2024. Attendees: 200 growers, agri-business industry, and media.<\/li>\n
      2. Co-organized \u201cCPAAS AWN Open House<\/strong>\u201d, WSU IAREC, Prosser, WA. July 11, 2024. Attendees: 70 growers, agri-business industry, Nederland exchange group, and media.<\/li>\n
      3. Leading organization of \u201cWeather with AgWeatherNet<\/strong>\u201d, a monthly virtual webinar, Since February 29, 2024. This is a monthly series to update stakeholders about AWN capabilities and get feedback on things needing change on AWN side.<\/li>\n
      4. Co-organized \u201cSmart Vineyard Field day<\/strong>\u201d, at Prosser, WA, July 21, 2023. This event showcased research to improve irrigation scheduling, grapevine plant models and heat stress mitigation techniques. Attendees: 40 Grapevine growers, agri-business industry, and media.<\/li>\n
      5. Co-organized \u201cSpring Drone Day<\/strong>\u201d at Pasco, WA; May 19, 2023. This event was co-organized with WSU Tree Fruit Extension team member, Bernardita Sallato and focused on educating stakeholders about current landscape of drone based aerial imaging and crop management, offerings from service providers, and associated regulations. Attendees: 25+ Tree fruit growers, agri-business industry, and media.<\/li>\n
      6. Organizing committee Member, A session on \u201cWhat to make of weather<\/strong>\u201d, 118th<\/sup> Annual meeting and NW Hort Expo, Wenatchee, WA. December 5, 2022. (Attendees: 300+ Growers\/commodity group representatives, Agri-business industry, growers, researchers, and media). This event was put together by meeting organizers. I was committee member to finalize the theme, speaker and panelist and also deliver the presentation and participate in panel discussion.<\/li>\n
      7. Co-organized WA Viticulture Field Day<\/strong> focused on \u201cGround and aerial application technologies\u201d at Prosser, WA. August 11, 2022 (Attendees: ~80 Growers, commodity group representatives, regulators and media). This event was led by Dr. M. Moyer and my research group focused on presenting and demonstration of UAV sprayers, Intelligent sprayers, Fixed spray systems, Horticultural oil thermotherapy and Ozonated water spray technologies.<\/li>\n
      8. Co-organized English\/Spanish \u201cSmart Orchard field day<\/strong>\u201d, Washington Fruit Smart Orchard Block, Grandview, WA. July 26\/27, 2022. (Attendees: ~43+7 Growers\/commodity group representatives).<\/li>\n
      9. Co-organized \u201cSmart Orchard field day<\/strong>\u201d, Washington Fruit Smart Orchard Block, Grandview, WA. August 2, 2022. (Attendees: ~70+ from Agri-business industry, growers, commodity group representatives, researchers, and media).<\/li>\n
      10. Co-organizer \u20182022 WSU Weather School<\/strong>\u2019. Feb 4, 2022. (Attendees: 157+ virtual growers, farmers, public organization representatives, researches). The event was sponsored by WSTFA, WA Wine, WSGS Grape Society, WA Blueberry, WA Potato Commissions ($6,000)<\/li>\n
      11. Co-organized \u2018Climate, Weather and Washington Agriculture<\/strong>\u2019 session at Annual Tilth Conference, Lynnwood, WA. November 19, 2021. (Attendees: ~30 in-person and ~60 virtual small growers, farmers, public organization representatives).<\/li>\n
      12. Co-organized \u201cSmart Orchard field day<\/strong>\u201d, Washington Fruit Smart Orchard Block, Grandview, WA. July 16, 2021. (Attendees: ~20 Growers\/commodity group representatives).<\/li>\n
      13. Co-organized \u201cSmart Orchard field day<\/strong>\u201d, Washington Fruit Smart Orchard Block, Grandview, WA. July 30, 2021. (Attendees: ~120 from Agri-business industry, growers, commodity group representatives, researchers and media).<\/li>\n
      14. Lead and Organized \u201cCPAAS Agricultural Technology Day 2019<\/strong>\u201d, CPAAS, Prosser, WA; August 22, 2019 (Attendees: ~100 from Agri-business industry, growers, commodity group representatives, researchers and media. Event theme: Automation in Specialty Crop Production<\/strong>. Besides plenary session talks (3 industry experts and 3 WSU faculties), CPAAS affiliates had 27 poster presentations and 7 technology demonstrations.<\/li>\n
      15. Lead and Organized \u201cWSU Drone Data Analytics Workshop 2019<\/strong>\u201d, CPAAS, Prosser, WA; July 2, 2019 (Attendees: 27 from WA, ID & OR Agri-business industry, growers and researchers.<\/li>\n
      16. Lead and Organized \u201c2-day UAS in Agriculture Workshop 2018<\/strong>\u201d, CPAAS, Prosser, WA; November 15-16, 2018 (Attendees: 16 from WA, ID & OR Agri-business industry, growers, researchers and policy makers (WSDA).<\/li>\n
      17. Lead and Organized \u201cWSU Drone Data Analytics Workshop 2018<\/strong>\u201d, CPAAS, Prosser, WA; May 24, 2018 (Attendees: 32 from WA, ID & OR Agri-business industry, growers and researchers.<\/li>\n
      18. Lead and Organized \u201c2-day UAS in Agriculture Workshop 2017<\/strong>\u201d, CPAAS, Prosser, WA; November 8-9, 2017 (Attendees: 18 from WA, ID & OR Agri-business industry, growers, researchers and media (Good Fruit Grower).<\/li>\n
      19. Lead and Organized \u201cCPAAS Agricultural Technology Day 2017\u201d<\/em><\/strong>, CPAAS, Prosser, WA; July 31, 2017 (Attendees: 130 from Agri-business industry, growers, commodity group representatives, OSU-UI-WSU researchers and media (Good Fruit Grower, Capital Press, Local news channels & others). Event offered 3.5 CEUs. CPAAS affiliates had 30 poster presentations and 6 DEMOs. Event was sponsored in part by Wilson Orchard and Vineyard Supply; Ste. Michelle Wine Estate & and Treetop Inc. WA.<\/li>\n
      20. (Co-) lead and facilitated organization of \u201cPrecision Farming EXPO 2016<\/strong>\u201d, PFE16, Kennewick, WA; <\/em>January 7-8, 2016. Participants: ~320.<\/li>\n
      21. Lead and Organized \u201cYamaha RMAX Presentation & Demo for tree fruit growers\u201d<\/strong>, CPAAS, Prosser, WA<\/em>; July 22, 2015 (15 invited growers).<\/li>\n
      22. Lead and Organized \u201cYamaha RMAX Presentation & Demo for WSU tree fruit researchers\u201d,<\/strong> CPAAS, Prosser, WA<\/em>; (Day 2: 34 [24 WSU researchers, 10 media and agri-business players]).<\/li>\n
      23. Lead and Organized \u201cCPAAS Open House & Agricultural Technology Day 2015\u201d<\/em><\/strong>, CPAAS, Prosser, WA; September 17, 2015 (Attendees: 137 from Agri-business industry, growers, commodity group representatives, OSU-UI-WSU researchers and media (Good Fruit Grower, Capital Press, Local news channels & others). Event offered 2.5 CEUs. CPAAS affiliates had 21 poster presentations and 8 DEMOs. Was able to get sponsorship from Wilbur-Ellis Co. for lunch & Juice from Treetop Inc., WA.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        INVITED TALKS\/ SHORT COURSES\/WEBINARS (WITHIN UNITED STATES)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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        1. (Invited\/ sponsored) Presentation on \u201cAgWeatherNet updates\u201d, Skagit Ag Summit, Mount Vernon, WA<\/em>; February 10, 2023. Time: 25 min, Participants: ~60.<\/li>\n
        2. (Invited) Presentation on \u201cUsing AgWeatherNet for tracking in-season weather\u201d, in Warm, Cool or Average, Weather impacts Farming Panel, WineVit2023, Kennewick, WA. February 8, 2023. Time: 20 min, Participants: ~250.<\/li>\n
        3. (Invited) Talk on \u201cDigital agriculture and drones\u201d, Spokane Ag Expo and Pacific NW Farm Forum, Spokane, WA. February 7, 2023. Time: 60 min. Participants: ~40.<\/li>\n
        4. Talk and discussion on \u201cSmart orchard learnings from 3 years\u201d, Columbia Basic Tree Fruit Club Meeting<\/em>, Kennewick, WA. January 24, 2023. Time: 30 min. Participants: ~15.<\/li>\n
        5. Talk on \u201cSmart orchard: Tools to monitor crop water use\u201d, 76th Annual Lake Chelan Horticultural Meeting<\/em>, Chelan WA. January 21, 2023. Time: 30 min. Participants: ~95.<\/li>\n
        6. Talk and Panel on \u201cWhat to make of the weather\u201d, 118th<\/sup> Annual Meeting and NW Hort Expo<\/em>, Wenatchee, WA. December 5, 2022. Time: ~2 h. Participants: ~150.<\/li>\n
        7. (Invited) Talk on \u201cCrop protection technologies for modern orchard systems\u201d, New Frontiers Conference on Targeted Solutions in Crop Protection for Sustainable Agriculture<\/em>, Corteva Campus, Indianapolis, IN. October 13, 2022. Time: 30 min. Participants: 80 (combined in-person & virtual).<\/li>\n
        8. (Invited) Talk on \u201cCrop monitoring & Management Technologies for Modern Orchard System\u201d, IoT4Ag: The Internet of Things for Precision Agriculture an NSF Engineering Research Center<\/em>. August 8, 2022. Time: 30 min.<\/li>\n
        9. (Invited) Talk on \u2018WSU AgWeatherNet Update\u2019, Spokane County Washington State Crop Improvement Field Day<\/em>, Rockford, WA. June 17, 2022. Time: 30 min. Participants: 27.<\/li>\n
        10. (Invited) Talk on \u201cDrones & Washington Agriculture\u201d, AUVSI Cascade Symposium on<\/em> Drones, Droids, and Uncrewed systems<\/em>, Walla Walla, WA. May 25, 2022. Time: 30 min, Participants: ~55.<\/li>\n
        11. (Invited) Virtual Roundtable Panelist “Remote Sensing and Consumptive Use Measurement\u201d, Universities Council on Water Resources, IL. December 9, 2021. Time: 60 min, Participants: ~15.<\/li>\n
        12. (Invited) Talk on \u201cTechnologies for Automated Apple Heat Stress Monitoring and Mitigation\u201d, 117th<\/sup> <\/em>Washington State Tree Fruit Association Annual Meeting & NW Hort Expo<\/em>, Yakima, WA. December 7, 2021. Time: 20 min, Participants: ~300.<\/li>\n
        13. Talk on \u2018WSU AgWeatherNet Update\u2019 during \u2018Climate, Weather and Washington Agriculture\u2019 session at Annual Tilth Conference, Lynnwood, WA. November 20, 2021. Time: 30 min. Participants: ~90.<\/li>\n
        14. Talk on \u2018WSU AgWeatherNet 2021 Updates\u2019, WSGS Annual Meeting, Grandview, WA. November 19, 2021. Time: 15 min. Participants: ~50.<\/li>\n
        15. (Invited) Session talk \u201cCrop stress monitoring technologies in Digital Ag Era\u201d, Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory (EMSL) Integration Webinar on Environmental Sensors, PNNL, Richland, WA. October 4-7, 2021. Time: 30 min, Participants: ~75.<\/li>\n
        16. (Invited) Panelist \u201cAutonomous Vehicles in Orchards and Vineyards\u201d, Webinar and Networking Event, AUVSI Cascade Chapter, McMinnville, OR. June 17, 2021. Time: 60 min, Participants: ~30.<\/li>\n
        17. (Invited) Panelist \u201cPrecision management in vineyards\u201d, with presentation on \u201cIntelligent\/Precision\/Smart Sprayers\u201d, 2021 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium<\/em>, Virtual Platform,\u00a0January 26, 2021. Time: 60 min, Participants: 97.<\/li>\n
        18. (Invited) Presentation on \u201cIntelligent\/Precision\/Smart Orchard Sprayers\u201d, 116th<\/sup> <\/em>Washington State Tree Fruit Association Annual Meeting & NW Hort Expo<\/em>, Virtual Platform,\u00a0vfairs.com<\/em><\/a>, December 7, 2020. Time: 15 min, Participants: ~265.<\/li>\n
        19. (Invited) Panelist \u201cFunctional technology for tree fruit now: Labor tracking and orchard automation\u201d, 116th<\/sup> Washington State Tree Fruit Association Annual Meeting & NW Hort Expo<\/em>, Virtual Platform,\u00a0vfairs.com<\/em><\/a>, December 8, 2020. Time: 45 min, Participants: ~265.<\/li>\n
        20. Presentation on \u201cTransitioning from precision to digital agriculture\u201d, WSU Digital Agriculture Summit, October 7, 2020. Time: 10 min, Participants: ~140.<\/li>\n
        21. (Invited\/ sponsored) Presentation on \u201cDrones in agriculture\u201d, Skagit Ag Summit, Mount Vernon, WA<\/em>; January 31, 2020. Time: 30 min, Participants: ~80.<\/li>\n
        22. (Invited\/Sponsored) Talk on \u201cRole of advanced remote sensing technologies in irrigated crop water stress assessment\u201d. Symposium–Optimizing Efficiency with Sensors for Irrigation Scheduling and Water Management, 2019 ASA, CSSA and SSSA Annual Meeting in San Antonio, TX. November 11, 2019. Time: 30 min, Participants: ~40.<\/li>\n
        23. (Invited) Presentation on \u201cRemote sensing advances and its applications in crop stress monitoring\u201d, Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association Annual Conference and Trade Show, Kennewick, WA. November 20-21, 2019. Time: 30 min, Participants: ~75.<\/li>\n
        24. (Invited) Research flask talk on \u201cSolid set canopy delivery system\u201d, 2019 Cherry Field Day, Prosser, WA. June 10, 2019. Time: 7 min, Participants: ~50.<\/li>\n
        25. (Invited) Presentation talk on \u201cDrones, Data and Decisions in Grapevine Production Management\u201d, H20 and S02! Irrigation systems and winemaking chemistry, A two-day combo event in partnership by Washington Winegrowers and Idaho Wine Commission, Benton City, WA. May 8-9, 2019. Time: 30 min, Participants: ~50+.<\/li>\n
        26. Podcast \u201cA Partnership: UAVs and Wheat Breeding with Arron Carter and Lav Khot\u201d. The WSU Wheat Beat Podcast, http:\/\/smallgrains.wsu.edu\/wsu-wheat-beat-episode-52\/<\/a><\/li>\n
        27. (Invited) Khot, L. R. 2019. General session talk on \u201cTransitioning to smart agriculture: technology landscape\u201d, WSU Plant Science <\/em>Symposium<\/em>, Pullman, WA<\/em>. March 22, 2019. Time: 45 min, Participants: ~150+.<\/li>\n
        28. (Invited\/sponsored) Khot, L. R. 2019. Presentation on \u201cDrones, Data and Decisions in Agriculture\u201d, 22nd Othello Sandhill Crane Festival, Othello, WA; March 22, 2019<\/em>. Time: 60 mins, Participants: ~40.<\/li>\n
        29. (Invited) General session talk on \u201cWhat data is most useful using drones\u201d, Northwest Hay Expo, Kennewick, WA<\/em>. January 16, 2019. Time: 30 min, Participants: ~55+.<\/li>\n
        30. (Invited) General session talk on \u201cRemote sensing technology landscape to improve plant health\u201d, 43rd<\/sup> Annual Hermiston Farm Fair, Seminars & Tradeshow, Hermiston, OR<\/em>. November 28-29, 2018. Time: 30 min, Participants: ~65+.<\/li>\n
        31. (Invited\/Sponsored) Keynote Talk on \u201cDrone-data-decisions & Washington agriculture\u201d, Focus on Farming Conference, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, WA<\/em>. November 8, 2018. Time: 45 mins. Participants: ~150.<\/li>\n
        32. (Invited) Talk on \u201cUASs for tree fruits crop loss management\u201d, Unmanned Aerial Application Systems Workshop, Aerial Application Technology Research, ARS College Station, Texas<\/em>. November 7-9, 2018. Time: 10 mins. Participants: ~35.<\/li>\n
        33. (Invited) Talk on \u201cDrone-data-decisions & Washington agriculture\u201d, AUVSI Cascade Chapter Symposium, Intel RA Campus, Hillsboro, OR<\/em>. September 26-27, 2018. Time: 45 mins. Participants: ~110.<\/li>\n
        34. (Field day) Talk, demonstration and hands-on training on drones. Next Generation Tree Fruit Network Event: Drones, WSU Sunrise Research Farm, Rock Island, WA<\/em>. September 21, 2018. Time: 120 mins. Participants: ~30.<\/li>\n
        35. (Invited) Talk on \u201cDrones are changing the business world\u201d, 2018 Washington Economic Development Association Summer Conference, Prosser, WA<\/em>. August 22-23, 2018. Time: 30 mins. Participants: ~70.<\/li>\n
        36. (Invited) Panelist \u201cResearch & Education\u201d, Workshop on Exploring Government and Private Sector Applications of UAS\/Drones in Washington, Lakewood, WA<\/em>. June 28, 2018. Time: 45 mins. Participants: ~150.<\/li>\n
        37. (Invited\/sponsored) Talk on \u201cEmerging sensing technologies for high value crop production and loss management\u201d U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council\u2019s Blueberry Technical Symposium, Salt Lake City, UT<\/em>. Time: 15 mins & panel discussion, Participants: ~130.<\/li>\n
        38. Short course on \u201cFun with agricultural drones\u201d. 2018. WSU CAHNRS \u201cSpark\u201d program, Prosser, WA<\/em>. February 21, 2018. Time: 75 min, Participants: ~30 (Participants were students from Grandview, Prosser & Mabton High School with majority of underrepresented population, 1st generation student having low socio-economic status).<\/li>\n
        39. (Invited) Short course on “Drone, data and agricultural production management decisions”. 2018 Columbia Basin Crop Consultants Associations meeting, Moses Lake, WA<\/em>. January 17-18, 2018. Time: 30 min, Participants: ~60.<\/li>\n
        40. (Invited\/sponsored) Presentation on \u201cPrecision Agriculture of Specialty Crops\u201d, College of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Shaanxi, China. October 23, 2017. Time: 60 min, Participants: ~70.<\/li>\n
        41. (Invited\/sponsored) Presentation on \u201cApplication of Electronics and Computer Technology in Precision Agriculture\u201d, College of Information Science and Technology, Agricultural University of Hebei, Baoding, China.<\/em> October 26, 2017. Time: 60 min, Participants: ~40.<\/li>\n
        42. (Invited\/sponsored) Demo\/Presentation on \u201cAdvances in Proximal and Remote Sensing Relevant to Precision Agriculture\u201d, SciTech Northwest 2017, Seattle, WA<\/em>. October 11, 2017. Time: 180 min, Participants: ~150.<\/li>\n
        43. (Invited\/sponsored) Presentation on \u201cPrecision Agriculture and Future of Solid Set Canopy Delivery Systems\u201d, Future Farm Expo, Pendleton, OR<\/em>. August 15-17, 2017. Time: 60 min, Participants: ~200.<\/li>\n
        44. (Invited) Panel speaker \u201cRemote Sensing Applications for Premium Wine Grapes\u201d, Future Farm Expo, Pendleton, OR<\/em>. August 15-17, 2017. Time: 60 min, Participants: ~300.<\/li>\n
        45. (Invited\/sponsored) Plenary talk on \u201cState-of-the-Art on Sensing Technologies for Plant Disease Detection\u201d, American Phytopathology Society Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX<\/em>. August 7, 2017 Time: 30 min, Participants: ~800-1000 (registered 1350).<\/li>\n
        46. Presentation & Demo of \u201cState-of-art on UAS in Agriculture\u201d, CPAAS Agricultural Technology Day 2017, Prosser, WA; July 31, 2017.<\/em> Time: 35 mins, Participants: 130.<\/li>\n
        47. Demo\/Poster presentation of \u201cSolid set canopy deliver system: An efficient way to deliver agrochemicals in orchards and vineyards\u201d, CPAAS Agricultural Technology Day 2017, Prosser, WA; July 31, 2017.<\/em> Time: 35 mins, Participants: 130.<\/li>\n
        48. (Invited) Presentation & Demo of \u201cDrone imagery and demonstration\u201d, \u201cEverything Soil\u201d WSU Wilke Research and Extension Farm Field Day, Ritzville, WA; June 28, 2017.<\/em> Time: 35 min, Participants: 70.<\/li>\n
        49. (Invited\/sponsored) Sankaran, S.* and L.R. Khot, 2017. Presentation on \u201cDrones, Data and Decisions in Agriculture\u201d, 20th Othello Sandhill Crane Festival, Othello, WA; March 25, 2017<\/em>. Time: 60 mins, Participants: 15-20.<\/li>\n
        50. (Invited) Presentation on \u201cRole of Emerging Technologies in \u2018Decision & Precision\u2019 Agriculture\u201d, AgroFresh Crunch Academy 2017, Wenatchee, WA. March 7-8, 2017. Time: 30 min. Participants: ~150.<\/li>\n
        51. (Invited) Presentation on \u201cDrones, Data Collection & Precision Agriculture\u201d, Eastern Washington Ag Expo 2017, Pasco, WA<\/em>, January 4-5, 2017. Time: 45 min, Participants: ~45.<\/li>\n
        52. (Invited) Fast Pitches: Vineyards, Forests, Insects- on \u201cDomain of small & mid-sized UAS in WA agriculture\u201d, Xconomy Intersect: Innovating Where Disciplines Collide, Seattle, WA<\/em>. December 8, 2016. Time: 10 min, Participants ~100.<\/li>\n
        53. (Invited) Presentation on \u201cPast, present, and future of solid set canopy delivery systems\u201d, 112th<\/sup> Annual Meeting & NW Hort Expo, Washington State Tree Fruit Association, Wenatchee Convention Center, WA<\/em>. December 6, 2016. Time: 45 min, Participants ~300.<\/li>\n
        54. (Invited) Workshop presentation on \u201cUtilization of drones in potato production management\u201d, 43rd<\/sup> Annual Hermiston Farm Fair, Seminars & Tradeshow, Hermiston, OR<\/em>. November 30, 2016. Time: 30 min, Participants: ~255+.<\/li>\n
        55. (Invited\/sponsored) Panelist \u201cProduce Pilots: Drones in the Field and Orchard\u201d, Drone World Expo, San Jose, CA.<\/em> November 15-16, 2016. Time: 60 min, Participants: ~200.<\/li>\n
        56. (Invited) Webinar (Khot, L. R. and P. Jacoby) on \u201cDeep sub-surface micro-irrigation (SSMI) and the role of emerging sensing tools in growing wine grapes with less water\u201d, October 2016 Webinar by Decagon Devices, Inc., Pullman, WA. \u00a0<\/em>October 27, 2016. Time: 60 min, Registrations: ~175. Webinar link: http:\/\/us2.campaign-archive1.com\/?u=874b1784bd142518756e8b07a&id=b63780c805&e=26bac1312d<\/a><\/li>\n
        57. (Invited) Panelist on \u201csmall UAS in Agriculture and STEM education\u201d, 2016 UAS Agricultural and Academic Conference, Sunnyside, WA. \u00a0<\/em>September 15, 2016. Time: 60 min, Participants: ~65.<\/li>\n
        58. Lead & organized \u201cCentral Washington Field Tour\u201d, 5th IFAC Conference on Sensing, Control and Automation Technologies for Agriculture- AGRICONTROL 2016, Seattle, WA<\/em>; August 17, 2016. Time: 1 day, Participants: 26.<\/li>\n
        59. (Invited) Presentation & DEMO on \u201cAerial and ground sensing in agriculture production\u201d, 2016 Washington Viticulture Field day, Kiona Vineyards and Winery, Benton City, WA<\/em>; August 12, 2016. Time: 25 min, Participants: 80.<\/li>\n
        60. (Invited) Tutorial on \u201cEmerging sUAS technology for precision agricultural applications\u201d, 2016 IEEE International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Arlington, VA<\/em>; June 7, 2016. Time: 45 min, Participants: 14<\/em>.<\/li>\n
        61. Demo and Presentation on \u201cIn-field sensing and decision support system to prevent cherry fruit cracking due to rainwater\u201d WSU Cherry Field Day, Prosser, WA<\/em>; June 1, 2016. Time: 20 min, Participants: ~66.<\/li>\n
        62. (Invited\/sponsored) Workshop on \u201cUAVs: Understanding and applying drone technology\u201d, 2016 Tree School East, Baker City, OR<\/em>; April 23, 2016. Time: 70 min, Participants: 15.<\/li>\n
        63. (Invited\/sponsored) Presentation on \u201cDomain of small and mid-sized UAS in Agriculture\u201d, 19th<\/sup> Othello Sandhill Crane Festival, Othello, WA<\/em>; March 19, 2016. Time: 60 mins, Participants: 16.<\/li>\n
        64. (Invited\/ sponsored) Presentation on \u201cUnmanned aerial systems in agriculture\u201d, Skagit summit, Mount Vernon, WA<\/em>; March 3, 2016. Time: 45 min, Participants: 15.<\/li>\n
        65. (Invited\/ sponsored) Presentation on \u201cPrecision agriculture and ag Automation\u201d, Skagit summit, Mount Vernon, WA<\/em>; March 3, 2016. Time: 45 min, Participants: 15. (Co-presentation with Dr. Qin Zhang).<\/li>\n
        66. (Invited\/ sponsored) Workshop presentation on \u201cUAS applications in cherries\u201d, 73rd<\/sup> Annual Northwest Cherry Institute, Yakima, WA<\/em>; January 15, 2016. Time: 25 min, Participants: 55+.<\/li>\n
        67. Panel Lead and Presentation on \u201cProximal and remote sensing technologies\u201d, Precision Farming EXPO 2016, Kennewick, WA<\/em>; January 8, 2016. Time: 60 min, Participants: 96+.<\/li>\n
        68. (Invited) Seminar on \u201cUAS and precision ag\u201d, Eastern Washington Ag Expo 2016, Pasco, WA<\/em>; January 5-6, 2016. Time: 45 min, Participants: ~40.<\/li>\n
        69. Sankaran, S.*, and L.R. Khot. 2016. Role of sensor technologies in precision agriculture and high-throughput phenomics. 2nd International Workshop on the Role of Robotics in Precision Agriculture, Lahore, Pakistan, 13 October 2016. [International Invited Webinar], Participants: 60.<\/li>\n
        70. (Invited) eXtension webinar<\/em> on \u201cPrecision Agriculture: Beyond the domain of small UAS\u201d. 2015\/16 eXtension Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Agriculture Learning Network Webinar Series. November 18, 2015. Time: 30 min, Participants: 23. Webinar link: https:\/\/connect.extension.iastate.edu\/p93j46o37ke\/?launcher=false&fcsContent=true&pbMode=normal<\/a><\/li>\n
        71. (Invited) Workshop\/class on \u201cDrones & imagery\u201d. Crop Production Services- 5th<\/sup> Annual Ag School, Kennewick, WA<\/em>; December 3, 2015. Time: 60 min (x 2 classes), Participants: Class-1: 90; Class-2:50.<\/li>\n
        72. (Invited\/sponsored) Workshop presentation on \u201cRole of small and mid-sized unmanned aerial systems in potato production management\u201d. 42nd<\/sup> Annual Hermiston Farm Fair, Seminars & Tradeshow, Hermiston, OR<\/em>. December 2, 2015. Time: 40 mins, Participants: 165+.<\/li>\n
        73. (Invited) Workshop presentation on \u201cPrecision drones\u201d. Washington Mint Convention & Washington Mint Growers 2015 Winter Conference, Kennewick, WA<\/em>. December 1, 2015. Time: 40 min, Participants: 55.<\/li>\n
        74. (Invited) Workshop presentation on \u201cApplications of UAV in field, row and tree-fruit crop production in WA State\u201d. UF-CREC Workshop on UAS Applications in Agriculture, Lake Alfred, FL. March 20, 2015<\/em>. Time: 20 min, Participants: 60.<\/li>\n
        75. (Invited\/sponsored) Panelist \u201cData Panel\u201d. Precision Farming Expo, Salem, OR<\/em>. March 17-18, 2015. Time: 45 min, Participants: 100.<\/li>\n
        76. (Invited) Presentation on \u201cUnmanned aerial systems in agriculture\u201d. WSU ANR meeting, Spokane, WA<\/em>. February 11-12, 2015. Time: 60 min, Participants: ~30.<\/li>\n
        77. (Invited) Short course on “UAV\u2019s and rapid sensing technologies for agriculture”. 2015 Columbia Basin Crop Consultants Associations meeting, Moses Lake, WA<\/em>. January 22-23, 2015. Time: 40 min, Participants: 70, (one-on-one interactions with consultants: 4, Time: 30 min)<\/li>\n
        78. (Invited\/sponsored) Presentation on \u201cScope of UAS technology in WA Agriculture\u201d. Workshop on The Technological Landscape for Application of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Specialty Crops, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA<\/em>. November 11, 2014. Time: 15 min, Participants: ~40.<\/li>\n
        79. (Invited\/sponsored) Presentation on \u201cApplied sensor technologies in precision agriculture\u201d. Oregon Precision Farming Expo (OPFE), McMinnville, OR<\/em>. April 2-3, 2014. Time: 60 min, Participants: 150.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          OUTREACH<\/strong><\/h3>\n

          INVITED TALKS\/PRESENTATIONS: INTERNATIONAL<\/strong><\/h4>\n
            \n
          1. (Invited) Panelist<\/strong> Global Cooperation and Training Framework Workshop on Smart Agriculture with panel focused on \u201cA consortium for continuous information exchanges, facilitating partnership, and setting international guidelines for digital technology development\u201d, Virtual, Taiwan; September 28, 2022. Time: 45 min, Participants: ~374 from 48 countries.<\/li>\n
          2. (Invited) Webinar talk<\/strong> on \u201cSensing and Automation Technologies for Precision Crop Management\u201d, during online webinar series on \u201cEmerging technologies in Agricultural Engineering for Food Safety and Security\u201d under NAHEP project, Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, India; August 25, 2021. Time: 60 min, Participants: ~153.<\/li>\n
          3. (Invited) Workshop Presentation<\/strong> on \u201cSensing (in-field\/remote) Technologies for Abiotic Crop Stress Monitoring\u201d, Environmental instrumentation in orchard\/vineyard management, Annual Meeting of American Society of Horticultural Sciences, Denver, CO, USA. August 9, 2021. Time: 20 min; Participants: ~50 (Hybrid format).<\/li>\n
          4. (Invited) Workshop Presentation<\/strong> on \u201cAutomated apple heat stress monitoring and mitigation using in-field crop physiology sensing system\u201d, Automatic Agriculture: How Machines and Machine Learning Will Shape the Future, Annual Meeting of American Society of Horticultural Sciences, Denver, CO, USA. August 6, 2021. Time: 20 min; Participants: ~50 (Hybrid format).<\/li>\n
          5. (Invited) Keynote Presentation<\/strong> \u201cPrecision Orchard Management in Digital Agriculture Era\u201d, Precision Farming Session, XII International Symposium on Integrating Canopy, Rootstock and Environmental Physiology in Orchard Systems, Wenatchee, WA, USA. July 31, 2021. Time: 30 min; Participants: ~75.<\/li>\n
          6. (Invited) Seminar on \u201cPrecision Ag & Automation Technologies for Specialty Crop Production Management\u201d, Summerland Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada; March 30, 2021. Time: 120 min; Participants: ~17.<\/li>\n
          7. (Invited) Presentation on \u201cPrecision Ag & Automation Technologies for Specialty Crop Production Management\u201d, during online seminar series on \u201cAgro IT solutions in agriculture – USAID – DAI \u2013 ERA\u201d, Ukraine; March 11, 2021. Time: 120 min; Participants: ~50.<\/li>\n
          8. (Invited) Presentation on \u201cAdvancements in UAV technologies for use in agriculture\u201d, Webinar session on \u2018Application of UAV in Indian Agriculture – Issues and Perspective\u2019, Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal, India; December 21, 2020. Time: 20 min, Participants: ~110.<\/li>\n
          9. (Invited) Plenary session talk<\/strong> on \u201cPrecision Ag & Automation Technologies for Specialty Crop Production Management\u201d, during online seminar series on \u201cParadigm Shift in Mechanization for Futuristic Agriculture\u201d under NAHEP – CAAST project, Anand Agricultural University, India; December 16, 2020. Time: 20 min, Participants: ~350.<\/li>\n
          10. (Invited) Presentation on \u201cAgriculture 4.0 and Traceability\u201d, Webinar session on \u201cICT and Big-Data Analytics for Empowerment of Stakeholders, VAIBHAV- Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India; October 7, 2020. Time: 20 min, Participants: ~120.<\/li>\n
          11. (Invited) Presentation on \u201cSensing technologies for specialty crop production management\u201d, Webinar, VAIBHAV- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India; October 5, 2020. Time: 20 min, Participants: ~175.<\/li>\n
          12. (Invited) Presentation on \u201cPrecision agriculture and automation technologies for specialty crop production management\u201d, Webinar – International Seminar on Agriculture 4.0, Mahatma Phule Agricultural University Rahuri, India; September 27, 2020. Time: 60 min, Participants: ~950.<\/li>\n
          13. (Invited) Presentation on \u201cPrecision agriculture and automation technologies for specialty crop production management\u201d, Webinar – International Seminar on Digital Technologies for Smart Agriculture, Vasantrao Naik Agricultural University Parbhani, India; August 12, 2020. Time: 60 min, Participants: ~275.<\/li>\n
          14. (Invited) Presentation on \u201cPrecision agriculture and automation technologies for specialty crop production management\u201d, Webinar – International Training on Automation and Robotics in Agriculture, Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana, India; July 27, 2020. Time: 60 min, Participants: ~250.<\/li>\n
          15. (Invited) Presentation on \u201cPrecision agriculture and automation technologies for specialty crop production management\u201d, ISAE Webinar – Automation in Agriculture, April 29, 2020. Time: 30 min, Participants: ~100.<\/li>\n
          16. (Invited\/sponsored) General Session talk<\/strong> on \u201cCrop production management in digital agriculture era: few case studies\u201d, 54th<\/sup> Annual Convention of Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE) International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence based Technologies in Agriculture, Pune, India<\/em>. January 8, 2020. Time: 40 mins. Participants: ~150.<\/li>\n
          17. (Invited\/sponsored) International Seminar<\/strong> on \u201cLandscape of precision agricultural technologies\u201d, International Scientist- Students Interface on Drones, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Farm Machineries, College of Agriculture, Pune, <\/em>India. January 10, 2020. Time: 40 mins. Participants: ~400.<\/li>\n
          18. (Invited\/sponsored) International Seminar<\/strong> on \u201cLandscape of precision agricultural technologies\u201d, International Scientist- Students Interface on Drones, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Farm Machineries, Dr. A.S. College of Agriculture Engineering and Technology, Rahuri, <\/em>India. January 12, 2020. Time: 40 mins. Participants: ~200.<\/li>\n
          19. (Invited) International Seminar<\/strong> on \u201cCrop production Management in digital agriculture era: few case studies\u201d, Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Engineering and Bio-economy (ATB) at Postdam, Germany<\/em>. November 13, 2019. Time: 40 mins.<\/li>\n
          20. (Invited\/sponsored) International Seminar<\/strong> on Advances in Digital Agriculture \u201cCrop Production Management in digital agriculture era: few case studies\u201d, Facutad de Agronomia e Ingenieria Forestal (FAIF), Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, Santiago, Chile<\/em>. October 2, 2019. Time: 30 mins.<\/li>\n
          21. (Invited\/sponsored) Presentation on \u201cAdvanced technologies to measure and manage stressros in perennial specialty crops\u201d, College of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Shaanxi, China. May 21, 2019. Time: 60 min, Participants: ~100.<\/li>\n
          22. (Invited\/sponsored) General session<\/strong> talk on \u201cTransitioning from Precision to Decision Agriculture: Technology Landscape\u201d, AgroBIT Brazil, Londrina, Brazil<\/em>. November 20-21, 2018.<\/li>\n
          23. (Invited\/sponsored) General session<\/strong> talk on \u201cPrecision agriculture: The role of emerging technologies in high-quality crop production\u201d, XIV International Congress of Promotion to Fruit and Vegetables Consumption, Tuxtla Guti\u00e9rrez, Chiapas, Mexico<\/em>. October 9-10, 2018.<\/li>\n
          24. (Invited\/sponsored) General session<\/strong> talk on \u201cTechnological advances: precision and decision agricultural technologies\u201d, IEEE-Geoscience and Remote Sensing International Society organized International Forum on Remote Sensing in the Era of Machine Learning: Applications and Opportunities, Remote Sensing and GIS Research Center, SQU, Oman<\/em>. October 2, 2018.<\/li>\n
          25. (Invited\/sponsored) Talk<\/strong> on \u201cDrone-Data-Decisions & Precision Agriculture\u201d, Department of Soils, Water and Agricultural Engineering, College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, <\/em>Oman<\/em>. October 3, 2018.<\/li>\n
          26. (Invited\/sponsored) Keynote<\/strong> talk \u201cTransitioning from Precision to Decision Horticulture: Technology Landscape\u201d, 2nd<\/sup> International symposium on Mechanization, Precision Horticulture, and Robotics, XXX. International Horticultural Congress, Istanbul, Turkey<\/em>. August 12-16, 2018.<\/li>\n
          27. (Invited\/sponsored) General session<\/strong> talk \u201cRole of UAS in Horticultural Production Management\u201d Workshop on UAVs in horticulture, 2nd<\/sup> International symposium on Mechanization, Precision Horticulture, and Robotics, XXX. International Horticultural Congress, Istanbul, Turkey<\/em>. August 12-16, 2018.<\/li>\n
          28. (Invited\/sponsored) Talk<\/strong> on \u201cWSU Precision Agriculture Research and Extension Program Overview\u201d, Inception Workshop, Center for Advanced Agricultural Science and Technology for Climate Smart Agriculture and Water Management, MPKV, Rahuri, India<\/em>. July 15, 2018.<\/li>\n
          29. (Invited\/sponsored) Talk<\/strong> on \u201cEmerging sensing and crop input management technologies for climate smart agriculture,\u201d at International seminar \u201cAdvances and Challenges for Technology Use in Climate Smart Agriculture\u201d, Facutad de Agronomia e Ingenieria Forestal (FAIF), Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, Santiago, Chile<\/em>. March 15, 2018.<\/li>\n
          30. (Invited\/sponsored) Seminar<\/strong> on \u2018Precision and decision agriculture technologies\u2019, Doctoral seminar, Facutad de Agronomia e Ingenieria Forestal (FAIF), Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile Santiago, Chile.<\/em> March 14, 2018.<\/li>\n
          31. (Invited\/sponsored) Presentation<\/strong> on \u201cRole of sensing technologies in apple bitter pit management\u201d, 1st<\/sup> International Apple Symposium, Shaanxi, China.<\/em> October 10-16, 2016.<\/li>\n
          32. (Invited\/sponsored) General session<\/strong> talk on \u201cRole of low altitude remote sensing tools in growing wine grapes with less water\u201d, 3rd<\/sup> International Grape Symposium,<\/em> Hermosillo, Sonora, M\u00e9xico<\/em>. January 26-27, 2017.<\/li>\n
          33. (Invited\/sponsored) Presentation on \u201cAdvanced technologies for \u2018decision and precision\u2019 agriculture\u201d, College of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Shaanxi, China.<\/em> October 15, 2016.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            OUTREACH PRESENTATIONS (WITHIN WASHINGTON & PNW)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

            * Presenter<\/p>\n

              \n
            1. Khot*, L. R., G. Kothawade, B. Sallato, C. Serban, S. Harper, and D. Rudell. 2022. Towards identification of LCD linked volatile biomarkers. 2022 Little Cherry Disease Day<\/em>, Ellensburg, WA. February 16, 2022. Time: 10 min. Participants: ~40.<\/li>\n
            2. Bhalekar*, D. G., R. Sahni, M. Schrader, L. Khot, G. Hoheisel. 2022. Pneumatic spray delivery based fixed spray system configuration optimized for Vertical Shoot Position trained grapevines. Poster presentation, Washington State Grape Society (WSGS) Annual Meeting<\/em>, Grandview, WA. November 17-18, 2022. Participants: ~ 75<\/li>\n
            3. Schrader*, M.J., R. K. Sahni, and L. R. Khot. 2022. Row-aligned vs. cross-row low-altitude aerial spray applications in modern vineyards. Poster presentation, Washington State Grapes Society (WSGS) Annual Meeting<\/em>, Grandview, WA. November 17-18, 2022. Participants: ~ 75.<\/li>\n
            4. Schrader*, M., P. Smytheman, E. H. Beers, and L. R. Khot. 2022. An open-source low-cost imaging system plug-in for pheromone traps for remote insect pest population monitoring in fruit crops. Poster Presentation. Heritage University Gathering of Scholars Symposium (HUGSS)<\/em>. April 8, 2022. Participants ~100.<\/li>\n
            5. Schrader*, M., and L. R. Khot. 2022. Precision agriculture technologies show-n-tell. Washington Association of Agricultural Educators (WAAE) Tour<\/em>, Prosser, WA. June 22, 2022. Participants~25<\/li>\n
            6. Schrader*, M., and L. R. Khot. 2022. Spray technology overview. WSU Extension Event<\/em>, Prosser, WA. May 10, 2022. Participants~50.<\/li>\n
            7. Schrader*, M., and L. R. Khot. 2022. Spray technology overview. WSU Grape Certificate Bootcamp<\/em>, Prosser, WA. June 5, 2022. Participants~20.<\/li>\n
            8. Schrader*, M., and L. R. Khot. 2022. Alternate spray technology overview. WSU\/WSGS Viticulture Field Day<\/em>, Prosser, WA. August 11, 2022. Participants~80.<\/li>\n
            9. Bhalekar*, D.G., and L. R. Khot. 2022. Intelligent sprayer technologies. WSU\/WSGS Viticulture Field Day<\/em>, Prosser, WA. August 11, 2022. Participants~80.<\/li>\n
            10. Bhalekar*, G. and L. R. Khot. 2022. Applications of UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) in Agriculture. MESA Field Trip<\/em>, Prosser, WA. October 10, 2022. Participants~40.<\/li>\n
            11. Khot, L.R., and R. Troy Peters. 2022. Localized, geospatial sensing of canopy and fruit microclimate for real-time management of sunburn in apple. Poster Presentation. NSF 2022 Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) Principal Investigators Meeting<\/em>, Crystal City, VA. November 08-09, 2022. Participants ~150. (Presenter*: Basavaraj Amogi).<\/li>\n
            12. Khot, L.R., and -A. Hoheisel. 2022. CPS: Medium: Field-specific weather-driven automated frost mitigation. Poster Presentation. NSF 2022 Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) Principal Investigators Meeting, <\/em>Crystal City, VA. November 08-09, 2022. Participants ~150. (Presenter*: Basavaraj Amogi).<\/li>\n
            13. Kothawade*, G.S., L.R. Khot*, D. Rudell*, and J. Serrano. 2022. Little cherry and X-disease Field Day<\/em>, Buena, WA. June 21, 2022. Participants: ~60.<\/li>\n
            14. Bishop*, G., G. S. Kothawade, and L. R. Khot. 2022. Cherry disease and X phytoplasma from an industry perspective. Columbia Basic Tree Fruit Club<\/em>, Kennewick, WA. October 26, 2022.<\/li>\n
            15. Schrader, M. J., B. Amogi, A. McDaniel, L.R. Khot, and M. Moyer. 2022.Ozonated water spray for perennial cropping systems. 118th<\/sup> Annual Meeting & NW Hort. Expo.<\/em>, Wenatchee, WA. December 6\u20138, 2022. Participants: ~100.<\/li>\n
            16. Gorthi* S., K. Yumnam, B. R. Amogi, M.T. Cann, L.R. Khot, and G. Hoheisel. 2022. Evaluation of various sensors for frost management in Sweet Cherries. 118th<\/sup> Annual Meeting & NW Hort. Expo.<\/em>, Wenatchee, WA. December 6\u20138, 2022 (Oral Presentation). Time: 5 min. Participants ~150.<\/li>\n
            17. Yumnam, K *, M. D. Cann, L. R. Khot, D.J. Brown, J.B. Zagrodnik, and L. 2022. Quantification of modern apple orchard effects on meteorological variables. 118th<\/sup> Annual Meeting & NW Hort. Expo.<\/em>, Wenatchee, WA. December 6\u20138, 2022 (Oral Presentation<\/em>). Participants: ~100.<\/li>\n
            18. Amogi* B., L. R. Khot and B. Sallato. 2022. Heat stress on fruit trees. Columbia Basin Tree Fruit Club Meeting, Kennewick, WA. June 29, 2022. Participants: ~50.<\/li>\n
            19. Amogi*, B., Ranjan R., and L.R. Khot. 2022. Effectiveness of heat stress mitigation practices in apple orchards on microclimate, fruit surface temperature and fruit quality. 118th<\/sup> Annual Meeting & NW Hort. Expo.<\/em>, Wenatchee, WA. December 6\u20138, 2022.<\/li>\n
            20. Kothawade*, G., L. R. Khot, B. Sallato, C. Serban, S. Harper, D. Rudell. 2022. Identification of LCD linked volatile biomarkers. 118th<\/sup> Annual Meeting & NW Hort. Expo.<\/em>, Wenatchee, WA. December 6\u20138, 2022. Participants: ~100.<\/li>\n
            21. Chandel, A.K., L.R.* Khot, T.R. Peters, C.O. St\u00f6ckle, S. Mantle, L. Kalcsits, V. Blanco, and N.E. Kilham. 2021. Multi-scale remote sensing data driven apple crop water use mapping. Research News Flash, 117th<\/sup> Annual Meeting & NW Hort. Expo.<\/em>, Yakima, WA. December 6-8, 2021. Time: 5 min. Participants: ~250.<\/li>\n
            22. Chandel, A.K.*, G-A. Hoheisel, M.M. Moyer, M. Keller, and L.R. Khot. 2021. Phylloxera risk map update. Washington State Grape Society Annual Meeting and Trade Expo<\/em>, Grandview, WA. November 18, 2021. Participants: ~150<\/li>\n
            23. Sahni, R.K., R. Ranjan, L.R. Khot, G.A. Hoheisel, and M.J. Grieshop. 2021. Pneumatic fixed spray delivery system optimized for efficient chemical applications in modern apple orchards. 2021 WTFRC Research News Flash. December 6-8, 2021. Participants ~250.<\/li>\n
            24. Schrader, M. J.*, P. Smytheman, E.H. Beers, and L.R. Khot. 2021. Remote Codling Moth (Cydia Pomonella) population monitoring: an open-source imaging system plug-in for pheromone traps. Research News Flash, 117th<\/sup> Annual Meeting & NW Hort. Expo.<\/em>, Yakima, WA. December 6-8, 2021. Time: 5 min. Participants: ~250.<\/li>\n
            25. Amogi*, B. R., R. Ranjan, L. R. Khot, T. R. Peters, B. Sallato, and C. Torres. 2021. Crop physiology sensing system for abiotic stress management in specialty fruit crops. Research News Flash, 117th<\/sup> Annual Meeting & NW Hort. Expo.<\/em>, Yakima, WA. December 6-8, 2021. Time: 5 min. Participants: ~250.<\/li>\n
            26. Rathnayake*, P., R. Sani, L. R. Khot, G.-A. Hoheisel, and H. Zhu. 2020. Intelligent sprayer optimized for pesticide applications in modern orchard systems. Research News Flash, 116th<\/sup> Annual Meeting & NW Hort. Expo., <\/em>Virtual, December 8, 2020. Time: 5 min. Participants: ~250.<\/li>\n
            27. Jacoby* P., and Khot*, L.R. 2020. Better wines through drone imagery data and optimized deep root zone irrigation. Science Pub talk (WSU EFA, PDSC and Paradise Creek Brewery organize), June 2, 2020. Time: 60 min, Participants: ~25.<\/li>\n
            28. Khot*, L. R., F. Critzer, and G.A. Hoheisel. 2020. Proposal on: Can ozonated water sprayers reduce food safety risks? Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission Technology Research Review, Beverly, WA. February 04, 2020. Time: 15 min, Participants: ~25.<\/li>\n
            29. Ranjan, R*., B. Wang, L.R. Khot, and R. T. Peters. 2020. AppSense1.0: A smartphone application for real-time apple fruit surface temperature monitoring. Panel discussion and technology demonstration at Next Generation Network workshop, Wenatchee, WA. February 13, 2020. Time: 20 min, Participants: ~40.<\/li>\n
            30. McCoy*, M., G. Hoheisel, L. R. Khot and M. M. Moyer. 2019. Optimizing airblast sprayers in vineyard canopies using different nozzles and air assistance. 2019 Washington Winegrowers Association Convention and Trade Show, Kennewick, WA. February 12-14, 2019 (Poster). [Participants: ~30] (Awarded 2nd <\/sup>place in Poster Presentation)<\/em>.<\/li>\n
            31. Sinha*, R. R. Ranjan, L. R. Khot, G.-A. Hoheisel, and M. J. Grieshop. 2019. Solid set canopy delivery system: A novel way to deliver agrochemicals in WA vineyards. 2019 Washington Winegrowers Association Convention and Trade Show, Kennewick, WA. February 12-14, 2019). Time: 20 min. Participants: ~50.<\/li>\n
            32. Bahlol, H.Y., R. Sinha*, L.R. Khot, G.-A. Hoheisel and R. Ehsani. 2019. Efficacy evaluation of horticultural oil based thermotherapy for pear psylla management. BIOAg Symposium, Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources, Washington State University, Pullman, WA. February 7, 2018. [Participants: 40] (Received \u2018Best Graduate Poster Award\u2019)<\/em>.<\/li>\n
            33. Khot*, L. R., G.A. Hoheisel and H. Thistle. 2019. Continuing Report on: Data to model apple airblast spraying drift exposure levels. Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission Apple Crop Protection Research Review, Wenatchee, WA. January 24, 2019. Time: 14 min (7 min x2), Participants: ~50.<\/li>\n
            34. Bahlol*, H.Y., R. Sinha, L. R. Khot, G.-A. Hoheisel and R. Ehsani. 2018. Horticultural oil based thermotherapy for Pear psylla management. Research News Flash, 114th<\/sup> Annual Meeting & NW Hort Expo, Yakima, WA<\/em>. December 3, 4 & 5, 2018. Time: 5 min. Participants: ~50.<\/li>\n
            35. Sinha*, R., L.R. Khot, G. Hoheisel and M.J. Grieshop. 2018. A scaled-up solid set canopy delivery system for spray application in a high-density apple orchard. Research News Flash, 114th<\/sup> Annual Meeting & NW Hort Expo, Yakima, WA<\/em>. December 3, 4 & 5, 2018. Time: 5 min. Participants: ~50.<\/li>\n
            36. McCoy*, M., G. Hoheisel, L. Khot, and M. Moyer. 2018. Optimizing airblast sprayers in vineyard canopies using different nozzles and air assistance. Washington State Grape Society Annual Meeting. Grandview, WA, USA. November 15, 2018 (Poster). [Participants: 20-30]<\/li>\n
            37. Khot, L. R. 2018. Drones in Agricultural Crop Assurance and Insurance Programs. National Crop Insurance Group,<\/em> Prosser, WA<\/em>. September 13, 2018. Time: 30 min. Participants: 15.<\/li>\n
            38. Khot, L. R. 2018. Show-n-tell of Precision Agriculture Technologies for WA Agriculture. Horticulture. Crop and Soil 2018 State-wide Tour (Hort503\/CropS512\/SoilS502)<\/em>, Prosser, WA<\/em>. May 10, 2018. Time: 45 min. Participants: 44.<\/li>\n
            39. Khot, L. R. 2018. Precision Agriculture Technologies for WA Agriculture. Spring 2018 University and Industry Consortium Tour, Prosser, WA<\/em>. April 24, 2018. Time: 15 min. Participants: ~55.<\/li>\n
            40. Sinha*, R. and L. R. Khot. 2018. Unmanned Aerial Systems in Precision Agriculture. 2nd Annual Prosser Science Expo<\/em>, a community outreach program, Prosser, WA. April 21, 2018. Time: 30 mins. Participants: ~42.<\/li>\n
            41. Sinha*, R., and L.R. Khot. 2018. Drones in Agriculture. Teach, Tour and Taste: community outreach program, Yakima Valley College, Grandview, WA<\/em>. March 2, 2018. Time: 120 min. Participants: 60.<\/li>\n
            42. Sinha*, R., and L.R. Khot. 2018. Solid set canopy delivery system: An efficient way to deliver agrochemicals in WA vineyards. Teach, Tour and Taste: community outreach program, Yakima Valley College, Grandview, WA<\/em>. March 2, 2018. Time: 120 min. Participants: 60.<\/li>\n
            43. Sinha*, R., Y. Bahlol* and L.R. Khot. 2018. Demonstration and show-n-tell on role of unmanned aerial system in agriculture. Ag Day at the REACH Museum 2018, Kennewick, WA. February 24, 2018. Time: 180 min, Participants: 180.<\/li>\n
            44. Khot*, L. R., G.A. Hoheisel and H. Thistle. 2018. Data to model apple airblast spraying drift exposure levels. Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission Apple Crop Protection Research Review, Pasco, WA. January 25, 2018. Time: 15 min, Participants: 50.<\/li>\n
            45. Sinha*, R., L.R. Khot, G.A. Hoheisel, and M.J. Grieshop. 2018. Solid set canopy delivery system: An efficient way to deliver agrochemicals in WA vineyards. 2018 Washington Winegrowers Association Convention and Trade Show, Kennewick, WA. February 6-8, 2018 (Poster). Participants: 20-30.<\/li>\n
            46. Gao*, Z. L. R. Khot, N. A. Rayapati and Q. Zhang. 2018. Early detection of grapevine Leafroll disease by hyperspectral imaging. 2018 Washington Winegrowers Association Convention and Trade Show, Kennewick, WA. February 6-8, 2018 (Poster). Participants: 20-30.<\/li>\n
            47. Bahlol, H.Y., M. McCoy, G.-A. Hoheisel and L.R. Khot. Comparison of different spray sample collectors for the evaluation of pesticide spray assessment in grapevine. 2018 Washington Winegrowers Association Convention and Trade Show, Kennewick, WA. February 6-8, 2018 (Poster). [Participants: 20-30]<\/li>\n
            48. Z\u00fa\u00f1iga*, C.E., P. Jacoby, L.R. Khot and S. Sankaran. 2018. Proximal and remote sensing methods to evaluate vine water status in subsurface and deficit irrigated Cabernet Sauvignon grapevines. 2018 Washington Winegrowers Association Convention and Trade Show, Kennewick, WA. February 6-8, 2018 (Poster). [Participants: 20-30] (Awarded 3rd place in Poster Presentation)<\/em>.<\/li>\n
            49. McCoy*, M., G. Hoheisel, L. R. Khot and M. M. Moyer. 2018. Assessing sprayer technology in Washington vineyards. 2018 Washington Winegrowers Association Convention and Trade Show, Kennewick, WA. February 6-8, 2018 (Poster). [Participants: 20-30] (Awarded 1st place in Poster Presentation)<\/em>.<\/li>\n
            50. Sinha, R., L.R. Khot and G.-A. Hoheisel*. 2017. Updates on Solid Set Canopy Delivery Systems (SSCDS) for apple orchards. Presented at Washington State Tree Fruit Association 2017 \u201cResearch News Flash\u201d, Kennewick, WA. December 5, 2017. Time: 5 min, Participants: 60.<\/li>\n
            51. Peters, R. T. and L. R. Khot. 2017. Large scale evaluation of a LEPA\/LESA system compared to mesa on spearmint and peppermint. Washington Mint Commission Research Review, Prosser, WA. November 4, 2017. Time: 15 min, Participants: 20.<\/li>\n
            52. Bahlol*, H.Y., G.-A. Hoheisel and L.R. Khot. 2017. Development and evaluation of an automated vertical spray patternator for calibration of vineyard air-assist sprayers, CPAAS Agricultural Technology Day, July 31, 2017 (Poster Presentation), Participants: 130.<\/li>\n
            53. Bahlol*, H.Y., G.-A. Hoheisel and L.R. Khot. 2017. Thermotherapy with HMO for pear psylla management. CPAAS Agricultural Technology Day, July 31, 2017 (Poster Presentation), Participants: 130.<\/li>\n
            54. Khan*, M. A., L. R. Khot*, R. T. Peters, C. O. St\u00f6ckle, M. Chakraborty and R. Sinha. 2017. Low altitude multispectral sensing to evaluate retrofitted center pivot irrigation systems and water stress gradients in irrigated crops. CPAAS Agricultural Technology Day, July 31, 2017 (Poster Presentation), Participants: 130.<\/li>\n
            55. Chakraborty*, M. and L. R. Khot. 2017. 3D LIDAR based rapid methods of grapevine canopy characterization. CPAAS Agricultural Technology Day, July 31, 2017 (Poster Presentation), Participants: 130.<\/li>\n
            56. Zuniga*, C. L. R. Khot, P. Jacoby and S. Sankaran. 2017. Remote sensing-based water-use efficiency evaluation in sub-surface irrigated grape vines. CPAAS Agricultural Technology Day, July 31, 2017 (Poster Presentation), Participants: 130.<\/li>\n
            57. Osroosh, Y. L. R. Khot and R. T. Peters. 2017. Smart thermal imagery-based crop monitoring system for water and crop loss management. CPAAS Agricultural Technology Day, July 31, 2017 (Poster Presentation), Participants: 130.<\/li>\n
            58. Gao*, Z., N. A. Rayapati, Q. Zhang and L. R. Khot*. 2017. Early detection of grapevine Leafroll disease by hyperspectral imaging. CPAAS Agricultural Technology Day, July 31, 2017 (Poster Presentation), Participants: 130.<\/li>\n
            59. Zhao*, Y., Z. Gao, G.-A. Hoheisel, L. W. DeVetter, Q. Zhang, Y. He and L. R. Khot. 2017. Assessing blueberry buds damage during cold hardiness using hyperspectral imaging. CPAAS Agricultural Technology Day, July 31, 2017 (Poster Presentation), Participants: 130<\/li>\n
            60. Sinha*, R., L.R. Khot, and G.-A. Hoheisel. 2017. Solid set canopy delivery system: An efficient way to deliver agrochemicals in orchards and vineyards. CPAAS Agricultural Technology Day, July 31, 2017 (Poster Presentation), Participants: 130.<\/li>\n
            61. Sinha*, R., L.R. Khot and B. K. Schroeder. 2017. FAIMS based volatile fingerprinting for real-time postharvest infections detection in stored potatoes and onions. CPAAS Agricultural Technology Day, July 31, 2017 (Poster Presentation), Participants: 130.<\/li>\n
            62. Sinha*, R., Z. Gao, A.P. Rathnayake, L.R. Khot and R.A. Naidu. 2017. Visible\u2212near infrared spectroscopy-based Grapevine Leafroll\u2212associated virus\u22123 detection from undetached leaves under field condition. CPAAS Agricultural Technology Day, July 31, 2017 (Poster Presentation), Participants: 130.<\/li>\n
            63. Khot, L.R. 2017. Presentation on \u201cResearch needs in the domain of precision agriculture\u201d Matchmaking for Interdisciplinary Research Session I, WSU Office of Research, Pullman, WA. October 10, 2017.<\/li>\n
            64. (Invited) Khot L. R. 2017. Presentation on \u201cAdvanced technologies for precision to decisions in agriculture\u201d. WSU Horticulture (Hort509\/510), Feb 16, 2017. Time: 60 min, Participants: ~30.<\/li>\n
            65. McCoy*, M., G. Hoheisel, R. Khot<\/strong> and M. M. Moyer. 2017. Assessing sprayer technology in Washington vineyards. Washington State Grape Society Annual Meeting, Grandview, WA, USA. February 7, 2017 (Awarded 1st<\/sup> place in Poster Presentation<\/em>).<\/li>\n
            66. Sankaran, S.*, Jarolmasjed, S., Zuniga, C.E., and Khot, L.R. 2017. Sensing in specialty crops. 2017 CPAAS Agricultural Technology Day, July 31, 2017 (Poster Presentation), Participants: 130.<\/li>\n
            67. (Invited) Khot L. R. 2016. Presentation on \u201cAdvanced technologies for precision to decisions in agriculture\u201d. WSU Mount Vernon Northwestern Washington Research and Extension Center, May 26, 2016. Time: 60 min, Participants: ~50.<\/li>\n
            68. Khot*, L. R. 2016. Presentation and demonstrations of \u201cPrecision agriculture technologies\u201d to Crop & Soil Science and Horticulture 2016 Statewide Graduate Tour CPAAS, Prosser, WA. May 20, 2016. Time: 60 min, Participants: 29.<\/li>\n
            69. Khot*, L. R. 2016. Presentation and demonstrations of \u201cPrecision agriculture technologies\u201d to University of Faisalabad faculty group visiting WSU as part of a USAID funded Center for Advanced Studies program, CPAAS, Prosser, WA. May 18, 2016. Time: 60 min, Participants: 9.<\/li>\n
            70. Khot*, L. R., Q. Zhang, G. Hoogenboom, M. Salazar-Guti\u00e9rrez, L. Kalcsits and J. Zhou. 2016. Novel wireless sensor networks for real-time decisions in orchard management. Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission Technology Research Review, Ellensburg, WA. February 4, 2016. Time: 15 min, Participants: 25.<\/li>\n
            71. Kafle*, G. K., L. R. Khot, J. Zhou, and H.Y. Bahlol. 2016. Towards precision spray applications to prevent rain-induced sweet cherry cracking: understanding calcium washout due to rain and fruit cracking susceptibility. 2016 Precision Farming Expo,\u00a0Kennewick WA. January 7-8,\u00a02016. (Poster Presentation).<\/li>\n
            72. Zhou*, J., L. Khot, T. Peters, M. D. Whiting, Q. Zhang, and D. Granatstein. 2016. Assessment on efficacy of an orchard sprayer and an unmanned helicopter in rainwater removal from cherry canopies based on an in-field sensing system. 2016 Precision Farming Expo, Kennewick, WA. January 7- 8, 2016. (Poster Presentation).<\/li>\n
            73. Zhou*, J., L. Khot, M. J. Pavek, and S. Sankaran. 2016. Remote sensing based crop loss assessment: an application in the evaluation of potato crop damage due to hailstorms. 2016 Precision Farming Expo, Kennewick, WA. January 7- 8, 2016. (Poster Presentation).<\/li>\n
            74. Zhou*, J., L. Khot, S. Sankaran, and R. Boydston. 2016. Estimation of yield and water use efficiency in dry beans using airborne multispectral and thermal imagery. 2016 Precision Farming Expo, Kennewick, WA. January 7- 8, 2016. (Poster Presentation).<\/li>\n
            75. Khot*, L. R., -A. Hoheisel, and D. B. Walsh. 2015. Horticultural mineral oil based spray efficacy towards SWD control in blueberry. 2015 Washington Blueberry Research Review, Mount Vernon, WA. November 3, 2015. Time: 10 min, Participants: 20.<\/li>\n
            76. Jacoby, P.*, T. Peters, S. Sankaran, L. Khot, J. Thompson, and Z. York. 2015. Deep subsurface irrigation to advance precision vineyard management. CPAAS Agricultural Technology Day 2015 (Participants: 137) September 17, 2015.<\/li>\n
            77. York, Z.*, P. Jacoby, T. Peters, S. Sankaran, L. Khot, and J. Thompson. 2015. Deep subsurface irrigation in Concord vineyards. CPAAS Agricultural Technology Day 2015 (Participants: 137) September 17, 2015.<\/li>\n
            78. Espinoza*, C. Z., S. Jarolmasjed, P. Jacoby, L. R. Khot, and S. Sankaran. 2015. Evaluating water-use efficiency using advanced sensing techniques. CPAAS Agricultural Technology Day 2015 (Participants: 137) September 17, 2015.<\/li>\n
            79. Sankaran* S., and L. R. Khot. 2015. High-throughput sensing technologies for evaluating phenotypes in crop improvement programs. CPAAS Agricultural Technology Day 2015 (Participants: 137) September 17, 2015.<\/li>\n
            80. Khot*, L. R., J. Zhou, and S. Sankaran. 2015. Unmanned aerial systems in agricultural production management. CPAAS Agricultural Technology Day 2015 (Participants: 137) September 17, 2015.<\/li>\n
            81. Zhou*, J., L. Khot, H. Bahlol, Gopi Kafle, M. Whiting, T. Peters, Q. Zhang, D. Granatstein. 2015. In-field sensing and decision support system to prevent cherry fruit cracking due to rainwater. CPAAS Agricultural Technology Day 2015 (Participants: 137) September 17, 2015.<\/li>\n
            82. Hoheisel*, G.-A., and R. Khot. 2015. Application technology & WA agriculture. CPAAS Agricultural Technology Day 2015 (Participants: 137) September 17, 2015.<\/li>\n
            83. Karkee*, M., L. Khot*, and Q. Zhang, 2015. Precision, automation and robotics in Agriculture. Nippon Telegraph and Telephone West Corporation Delegation Meeting (Participants: 4 + 2) April 30, 2015. Time: 60 min<\/li>\n
            84. Khot, L. 2015. Domain of precision agriculture applications, Tour of \u2018Element 8 Angles\u2019, BySE WSU, Pullman, WA; May 18, 2015. Time: 45 min, Participants: ~10.<\/li>\n
            85. Karkee*, M., L. R. Khot*, and S. Sankaran. 2014. The state of drones for agriculture. Washington State Grape Society (Annual Meeting and Trade show), Grandview, WA. <\/em>November 13, 2014. Time: 30 min, Participants: ~30.<\/li>\n
            86. Sankaran*, S., L. R. Khot, M. Pavek, and R. Knowles. 2014. Developing emerging technologies towards improving agronomic practices in field conditions. Northwest Potato Research Consortium Meeting, Moscow, ID. October 31, 2014. Time: 15 min, Participants:<\/li>\n
            87. Khot, L. R., S. Sankaran*, D. Johnson, M. Pavek, R. Knowles, and S. Sathuvalli. 2014. Decision support system for detection and monitoring of potato diseases onset and progression. Northwest Potato Research Consortium Meeting, Moscow, ID. October 31, 2014. Time: 15 min, Participants: 30.<\/li>\n
            88. (Invited) Sankaran*, S. and L. R. Khot*. 2014. Unmanned aerial vehicle research program highlight. Agribusiness Council, Greater Spokane Cooperated, WSU Tour, Pullman, WA. October 28, 2014. Time: 30 min, Participants: 25-30.<\/li>\n
            89. Sankaran*, S., L. R. Khot, and A. H. Carter, 2014. Evaluating plant responses using aerial sensing techniques in wheat. Washington Grain Commission Research Review Meeting, Pullman, WA. October 22, 2014. Time: 15 min, Participants: 20.<\/li>\n
            90. (Invited) Sankaran*, S., and L. R. Khot*. 2014. WSU unmanned aerial vehicle research in agriculture. WSU Congressional & Legislative Staff Fact Finding Tour, August 14, 2014. Participants: 30-50.<\/li>\n
            91. Sankaran*, S., and L. R. Khot*. 2014. Unmanned aerial system: rapid sensing technologies in potato production and management participation, WSU Potato Field Day, Othello, WA. June 26, 2014. Participants: 50-70.<\/li>\n
            92. (Invited) Khot, L.R.*, and S. Sankaran*. 2014. Unmanned aerial system in agriculture. Inland Empire Wilbur Ellis Field Day, Colfax, WA. June 24, 2014. Time: 30 min, Participants: 35-40.<\/li>\n
            93. (Invited) Khot, L. R.*, and S. Sankaran*. 2014. Unmanned aerial system in agriculture. WSU Weed Science Field Day, <\/em>J. Cook Agronomy Farm, Pullman, WA<\/em>. June 18, 2014. Participants: 20-30.<\/li>\n
            94. Sankaran*, S., and L. R. Khot*. 2014. Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for field-based crop phenotyping in wheat. WSU 98th<\/sup> Annual Lind Field Day, Lind, WA<\/em>. June 12, 2014. Participants: 20-30.<\/li>\n
            95. Mazzola, M*., S. Musacchi, L. R. Khot, and S. Sankaran. 2014. Investigation on a canker disease in pears. PNW Pear Research Committee Research Review Meeting, Yakima, WA. February 18, 2014. Participants: ~35.<\/li>\n
            96. Sankaran, S.*, L. R. Khot, and W. Chen. 2014. Early detection of ascochyta blight in chickpeas using optical sensing technologies. USA Dry Peas and Lentil Council, Research Review Meeting, Moscow, ID. February 6-7, 2014. Participants: ~30.<\/li>\n
            97. Khot, L.R.*, and S. Sankaran. 2014. Optical sensors for non-symptomatic \u2018bitter pit\u2019 detection in apples. 2014 Apple\/Apple Crop Protection Research Review, Yakima, WA. January 29-31, 2014. Participants: 30.<\/li>\n
            98. (Invited) Khot*, L. R. 2014. Applied sensor technologies in agriculture production systems and food safety. Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resources [CSANR] winter advisory meeting, Ellensburg, WA. January 13-14, 2014. <\/em>Time: 40 min, Participants: ~50. Khot, L. R. 2013. Outreach seminar at WSU Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center, Wenatchee, WA.<\/li>\n
            99. Demonstrated variable rate sprayer developed as part of USDA-SCRI project for citrus during \u2018International Symposium on Mechanical Harvesting & Handling Systems of Fruits and Nuts\u2019 field day held on 4 April, 2012 at Lykes Bros., Ft. Basinger, FL.<\/li>\n
            100. Poster presentation on \u2018Intelligent artificial nose for food safety\u2019 as a part of 61st<\/sup> Annual Agricultural Technology Expo, held at North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND. February 14, 2009.<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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              Pickering, N., A. Chandel, L. Khot<\/strong>, M. Liu, T. Peters, S. Kadam, B. Molaei, J. Yoder, K. Rajagopalan, C. Stockle, G. Yorgey, D. Haller, M. Barber and R. Khanal. 2021. Evapotranspiration estimation: Comparison of evapotranspiration methods used in Washington state. The Water Report, 208: 10-19. Envirotech Publications, Inc. OR.
              Hoheisel*, G.-A., R. Khot, <\/strong>M. Moyer and S. Castagnoli, 2020. PNW749 Six steps to calibrate and optimize airblast sprayers. Pacific North West Extension Publications.
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