Centro Fruticultura Sur invites all interested parties to the seminar and the launch of the book "Protected fruit cultivation: tools to address climate variability in orchards"
The event will feature Richard Bastías and Ignacio Urra, from the University of Concepción, who will share knowledge and tools aimed at addressing the climate challenges of fruit cultivation.
When: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 - From 09:00 to 12:30
Where: Ruperto Hepp Auditorium, Faculty of Agronomy, Chillán Campus, University of Concepción, Chile
The event is aimed at growers, professionals, researchers, consultants and students connected to the fruit industry.
Register here: [https://lnkd.in/d8uVBMjV](https://lnkd.in/d8uVBMjV). You can also register by scanning the QR code on the invitation.
Text and image source: Centro Floricultura Sur
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