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in vitro Culture of AMF Training, May 7-12 2006, Louvain-la Neuve, Belgium
IFS Workshop in Latin America: Arbuscular Mycorrhiza, Cordoba, Argentina, 14-17 May 2006
ICOM 5, July 23-27 2006, Granada Spain
Roots, mycorrhizas and their external mycelia in carbon dynamics in forest soil, Sept 9-13 2006, Rovaniemi, Finland
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May 30, 2006 : PhD candidate position in a new project targeting microbial communities in maize rhizosphere, tracking commercial strains upon inoculation in the field. Jan Jansa, Swiss Federal Institure of Technology, Zurich.
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April 27, 2006: Summer Training Course: Putting Mycorrhizae Into Practice. July 10-14, 2006. University of Florida.
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April 7, 2006: 2 fully funded PhD studentships for October 2006 available for UK or EU students: "Importance of mycorrhizal fungi for the sustainability of species-rich 'machair' grassland"; "Do reforestation-impacts on mycorrhizal diversity negatively affect soil carbon balance?". These are funded by the Aberdeen Centre for Environmental Sustainability. Contact D.Johnson@abdn.ac.uk for further details. Closing date April 13th 2006.
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April 6, 2006: TWO YEAR RESEARCH POSITION IN MONTPELLIER (FRANCE). Centre d'Ecologie Fonctionnelle et Evolutive - CNRS. Exploring inter-plant carbon transfers mediated by mycorrhizal fungi in orchids.
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April 6, 2006: In conjunction with the International Mycorrhiza Society finalizing its formation this year with the 2006 conference in Granada, I passed the file for the International Directory of Mycorrhizologists over to the IMS founders, our Canadian friends, Yolande Dalpé, André Fortin, Peter Moutoglis and Stéphane Chretien. I will keep a copy the directory here on the MIE for awhile, until it is set up and working at the new web address. At that time, I will post the new address here.
So this is the next step in the evolution of the International Directory of Mycorrhizologists, first established by Dr. Furlan and Dr. Fortin and published for several years on paper, and since 1998 available here online. Thanks to everyone who has sent entry information over the years! -Bob Augé
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March 26, 2006: PhD positions in AMF research
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March 10, 2006: IFS Workshop in Latin America: Arbuscular Mycorrhiza. Cordoba, Argentina, 14-17 May 2006
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February 15, 2006: Job announcement: Faculty position in Rhizosphere Microbiolog
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January 27, 2006: The Fifth International Conference on Mycorrhiza (ICOM5) will be held 23-27 July, 2006, in Granada (Spain). ICOM5 will discuss recent advances in mycorrhiza research and outline future trends around the theme "Mycorrhiza for Science and Society", with particular emphasis on basic knowledge about this universal fungal/root association and its role in satisfying societal demands for sustainable production of safe foods and promotion of environmental quality. More information can be found at the ICOM5 Website: http://www.eez.csic.es/icom5/
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November 17, 2005: Job announcement: Senior Scientist, microbes
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November 17, 2005: Job announcement: SCIENTIST - EDIBLE MYCORRHIZAL FUNGI
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November 14, 2005: Mycorrhiza: Systems Research from Genes to Communities, March 4-9 2006, Monte Verità, Ascona, Switzerland. This international conference aims at promoting systems approaches in mycorrhizal research. A broad range of contribution is expected , with particular focus on interdisciplinarity and systems approaches. Some 90 scientists are expected, working on interactions between plant, mycorrhizal fungi, and their environment. This meeting is jointly organized by mycorrhizologists from the University of Basel and the Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Zürich. Scientific program
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November 2, 2005: The Fifth International Symbiosis Society Congress is set for the University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria from August 4 - 10, 2006. The Society Congress is unique in that it brings together a collection of researchers representing a broad array of symbiotic systems, including mycorrhizal associations, coral-dinoflagellates, hydrothermal vent organisms, lichens, Wolbachia and other insect-microflora, cyano-based n-fixers, and so on. Featured keynote speakers include Margaret McFall-Ngai, Lynn Margulis, Colleen Cavanaugh, Todd Lajeunesse, Luis Villareal, et al. For more information, including registration and the process for submitting contributing papers or posters, please access http://people.bu.edu/iss and http://www.isscongress2006.com, or e-mail ISS president Douglas Zook at dzook@bu.edu or chief organizer/host Monika Bright at monika.bright@univie.ac.at.
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November 1, 2005: Mycorrhizal Jobs: Jones Research Center in southwest Georgia. Contact: Stephen Pecot. Tech. Postdoc.
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October 28, 2005: PhD positions: Fully funded PhD positions for October 2006 entry available for UK and EU graduates based in the Aberdeen Mycorrhiza Research Group. Full details on FindaPhD.com. Deadline 14th Nov 2005.
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October 21, 2005:
Four 3-years PhD positions are available: TRACEability of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal fungi as plant-beneficial micro-organisms in agro-environments (TRACEAM).
1: Molecular phylogeny and diversity of AMF: DNA barcodes, FISH probes, and phylochip development (UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY DARMSTADT (TUD) established in Germany; contact person Arthur Schuessler).
2: Development of an airlift bioreactor for the mass-production of AMF (UNIVERSITE CATHOLIQUE DE LOUVAIN (UCL) established in Belgium; contact person Stéphane Declerck).
3: Development of taxonomic microarrays to trace and characterize AM fungi from temporal agro- and forest ecosystems (INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE [INRA] established in France; contact person Francis Martin).
4: Tracing endobacteria in AMF by molecular and morphological approaches in correlation to AMF phylogeny (UNIVERSITA' DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO (UNITO) established in Italy; contact person Paola Bonfante).
The PhD students will have the opportunity to spend periods in all the institutions involved in the project to learn techniques and conduct complementary experiments to answer the questions of TRACEAM. The PhD studentships will be available from February/March 2006 for a period of three years.
Before you apply, make sure that you are eligible in the frame of a Marie Curie Action, which is for Early Stage Researchers (EST, max. 4 years experience). For that, use the online tool at http://europa.eu.int/comm/research/fp6/mariecurie-actions/action/eligibility_en.html
You can find additional information at http://europa.eu.int/comm/research/fp6/mariecurie-actions/action/stage_en.html.
Further criteria for recruitment of young fellows will be: high grade academic curriculum vitae in most appropriate discipline; interest and motivation in the research activity and accomplishment of PhD; interest in mobility; curiosity; agreeable personality and integration capacity within teams; candidates must speak English.
For more information, requirements, and contact data see the TRACEAM website
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September 2, 2005: University of Murcia, Spain: FOURTH
INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON EDIBLE MYCORRHIZAL MUSHROOMS (IWEMM4). 29 November-2 December 2005. Dr. Mario Honrubia, Chairperson; Dr. Asunción Morte, Vicechairpaerson. info@iwemm4.com.
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August 23, 2005: emerencia: a web-service on insufficiently identified fungal ITS sequences. Other databases of interest to mycorrhizasts
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August 5, 2005: Mycorrhizal Conference: Mycorrhizas in Ecosystems, Nov 3-11 2005, Loja Ecuador.
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July 7, 2005: Postdoctoral position in Plant Physiology/Microbiology/Molecular Biology.
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June 30, 2005: New truffles web site.
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June 17, 2005: Workshop: Arbuscular Mycorrhizal research in Austria (AMinAT) at the BOKU Vienna (Saturday, July 23, 2005). This is the first meeting on arbuscular mycorrhiza in Austria. The aim of the meeting is to present the work of the all groups working in the field of arbuscular mycorrhizal research in Austria to a national and international audience. For further information and registration contact: Horst Vierheilig: nonhorst@boku.ac.at or Peter Schweiger: peter.schweiger@boku.ac.at and check: http://www.boku.ac.at/722.html?&no_cache=1&CMD=singleView&uid=110.
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May 20, 2005: New AMF book: MYCORRHIZA:ROLE AND APPLICATIONS, Ed. VS MEHROTRA. 2005.
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May 10, 2005: Three PhD Positions available to work with AMF.
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May 10, 2005: New website about macrofungi from Chile: contains portraits of several mycorrhizal species and some general information about (mycorrhizal) fungal ecology in South American Nothofagus forests.
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May 9, 2005: The web site for ICOM 5 in Granada, Spain, July 23-27 2006, is now active. Have a look!
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April 13, 2005: M.Sc. or Ph.D. student position: Biodiversity in Native Prairie Ecosystems. The student will acquire skills in the field of soil ecology and functioning and will be exposed to cutting edge research methods in molecular microbial ecology (DNA and FAME analyses) and stable isotope utilization, and will be supported by a team of student and professional research personnel. Location: Agri-Food Canada in Swift Current, University of Saskatchewan or Université de Montréal. Salary: as per NSERC regulation. Start date: September 2005. Contact: Chantal Hamel,
hamel@agr.gc.ca. Full anouncement.
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March 8, 2005: Position announcement: Research Fellows -
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND GEOGRAPHICAL SCIENCES, Manchester Metropolitan University.
SB416 Research Fellow in Molecular Microbial Soil Ecology (Full time). Temporary appointment for 5 years. Salary Scale RF £26,671 - £30,363 per annum. Research will focus on understanding the consequences of root senescence, root exudation and effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) on the structure and function of soil microbial communities. Applicants should have experience of applying molecular techniques to study microbial diversity and, or function.
SB417 Research Fellow in Plant-Microbial Molecular Interactions ( 0.5). Temporary appointment for 5 years. Salary Scale RF £26,671 - £30,363 per annum pro rata. Research will focus on understanding the molecular genetic interactions between AMF and plant hosts that result in changes to root architecture and root senescence. Applicants should have experience of applying molecular techniques to plants and, or microbes.
A relevant PhD and at least 12 months postdoctoral experience is essential for both posts. Experience of working with mycorrhizal fungi would be welcomed but is not essential. For an informal discussion about either post please contact Prof John Hooker Tel 0161 247 1602, j.hooker@mmu.ac.uk). For an application form and further particulars, returnable by 6th April 2005, please contact Personnel Services on 0161 247 6464 quoting the relevant reference number or email j.c.cooper@mmu.ac.uk. Alternatively download these documents from our website http://www.mmu.ac.uk/jobs. MMU values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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February 15, 2005: Shortcourse on arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. University of Florida, July 25-27 2005. Flyer website
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February 15, 2005: 1 PhD and 1 PostDoc position available to work in yeast genetics (genome dynamics and chromosome rearrangements) at the Microbiology Laboratory of ICGEB, Trieste-Italy. For information (only people from member countries may apply) pls refer to the web page http://www.icgeb.org/RESEARCH/TS/Microbiology.htm and http://www.icgeb.org/GENERAL/MEMBERS/memberst.htm. Contact for info and applications : Valentina Tosato, vrftosato@hotmail.com. Deadline: end of March 2005.
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February 3, 2005: PhD Studentship available for 2005, University of Aberdeen.
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January 19, 2005: Job available: Laboratory Manager - Mycology.
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January 13, 2005: Searching for Ph. D. candidates: Ecology
of edible forest ectomycorrhizal
mushrooms, Laval University & Université du Québec, Quebec Canada.
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January 7, 2005: First International Training on in vitro Culture of AM Fungi, to be held in Louvain-la Neuve (Belgium) 22 - 27 May 2005.
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December 14, 2004: Ph. D. candidates sought to investigate the eco-physiology of edible ectomycorrhizal forest mushrooms. Forest Biology Research Centre, Laval University (Québec, Canada).
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November 23, 2004: Urgent Notice - Position Open For Scientist who is skilled in Arbuscular mycorrhizal research works
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November 17, 2004: Postdoctoral position in transmission/population genetics of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. A postdoctoral position is available to study transmission and population genetics of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi. With no sexual morphology, AM fungi are hypothesized to reproduce clonally. To test this hypothesis, we are assessing genome organization and population structure of a selected AM fungal species. This work will be paralleled by a cytological study tracing fate of nuclei during AM fungal life cycle, for which we will construct genetically transformed strains expressing a GFP-labeled histone to enable visualization of nuclei in living cells. For more information please consult Pawlowska & Taylor (2004) Nature 427: 733-737 and http://ppathw3.cals.cornell.edu/People/labs/Pawlowska/Index.html.
Preference will be given to candidates with strong experience in molecular and cell biology and/or in molecular methods for the analysis of genetic variation. A familiarity with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi is desirable but not essential. The position is for two years with possibility of extension. Applications are due December 15, 2004 and the position will be open until filled.
Please e-mail a letter summarizing research interests and experience along with curriculum vitae including the names, addresses and e-mails of three references to: tep8@cornell.edu.
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November 2, 2004: DEEMY: An Information System for DEtermination and Characterisation of EctoMYcorrhizae. DEEMY is an online system providing morphological and anatomical information about ectomycorrhizae. Lots of pictures and handdrawings explain the different characters of these species. An identification tool is also provided.
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August 31, 2004: Looking for PhD position
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August 20, 2004: NEW FUNGAL BOOK. FUNGI IN FOREST ECOSYSTEMS: Systems, Diversity, and Ecology. Dedicated to Dr. Orson K. Miller, Jr.. Cathy L. Cripps, Editor. ISBN 0-89327-459-3, Order no. MEM-89, 380 pages, $68.00. Latest publication in the series Memoirs of The New York Botanical Garden (Volume 89).
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August 18, 2004: NEW MYCORRHIZAL BOOK. Krishna KR. 2004. Mycorrhizas: a molecular analysis. Science Publishers, Inc. Enfield, New Hampshire, USA.
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August 11, 2004: M.Sc. opportunity in molecular ecology.
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August 10, 2004: New book: "Mycorrhizas: Anatomy and Cell Biology" by R.
Larry Peterson, Hugues B. Massicotte and Lewis H. Melville. It can be ordered either directly from the publisher, NRC Research Press, or from CABI Publishing.
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June 24, 2004: Post-Doctoral position in BioInformatics
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June 24, 2004: Assistant Professor/Assistant Director, Environmental Genetics and Genomics Facility (EnGGEN)
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March 26, 2004: Frank Rehn: looking for a PhD position in mycorrhiza research
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March 19, 2004: Call-for-papers: Mycological Reseach
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March 10, 2004: New list of species in the Glomeromycota, courtesy of Chris Walker and Arthur Schuessler.
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March 9, 2004: Mycorrhiza Network publishes a quarterly newsletter, Mycorrhiza News, since 1988 to disseminate information on advancement in mycorrhiza research in India and abroad.... More>>
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March 1, 2004: New Zealand Mycorrhizal Ecologist Job Opening
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February 4, 2004: Francis Brearley, looking for postdoctoral positions, PhD in ectomycorrhizal ecology, e-mail fqb20_AT_cam_DOT_ac_DOT_uk
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February 3, 2004: 12th New Phytologist Symposium - Functional genomics of environmental adaptation in Populus Gatlinburg, TN, USA: 10-13 Oct 2004. Contact: Holly Slater (h.slater@lancaster.ac.uk)
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January 23, 2004: PhD training in legume functional genomics.
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December 17, 2003: Faculty position. The Department of Biological Sciences at Central Washington University (USA) seeks an individual with mycological research interests and a strong dedication to teaching. Our dynamic faculty is dedicated to quality teaching and undergraduate research, and supports a small, active Master's program. We are housed in a new, state-of-the-art teaching and research facility. Applicants are expected to have an ongoing research program as well as a commitment to excellence in teaching. Research areas that could complement our current expertise include, but are not limited to, fungal-plant interactions, mycorrhizal biology, fungal molecular ecology, fungal physiology or development, fungal systematics, or lichenology. Job announcement
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December 8, 2003: New mycorrhizal book. Peterson RL, , Massicotte HB, Melville LH. 2004. Mycorrhizas: Anatomy and Cell Biology. NRC Research Press.
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July 22, 2003: PhD position in mycorrhiza research. The laboratory of Dr. Marcel Bucher within the Group of Plant Biochemistry and Physiology
(headed by Prof. Nikolaus Amrhein) at ETH Zurich is seeking a Ph.D. student to work on signal
perception and intracellular signal transduction mechanisms in the arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis.
The subject is based on previous work including the characterization of a mycorrhiza-specific plant
phosphate transporter (Nature 2001, 414: 462-466). The project is located within the Plant Science
Center Zurich-Basel and an annual stipend according to ETH standards is available immediately for
three years. Candidates should have good laboratory experience in plant or fungal biochemistry and/or molecular
genetics. Please send letter of application outlining research experience and interests, curriculum vitae, GRE/TOEFL
scores, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Marcel Bucher, Institute of Plant Sciences, ETH Zurich,
Experimental Station Eschikon 33, CH-8315 Lindau, Switzerland or by e-mail to marcel.bucher@ipw.biol.ethz.ch. To
get more information, visit our website at http://www.ipw.agrl.ethz.ch/~mbucher/index.html and the Plant Science Center
site at http://www.plantscience.unizh.ch/index_de.cfm.
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July 14, 2003: Faculty position: MICROBIAL INTERACTIONS. The Botany Department of the University of Toronto invites applications for a tenure-track position in
Microbial Interactions at the Assistant Professor level, starting July 1, 2004. The successful candidate
should have a Ph.D. and preferably, post-doctoral experience. Research areas of interest to the
department include microbial ecology, evolution, and population biology, and with specific regard to
microbe-microbe or plant-microbe interactions. We encourage applicants in the following specialty areas:
phyllosphere or rhizosphere interactions (including both pathogenic and mutualistic associations),
environmental genomics, and population and community structure. Overall, the research program should
address fundamental ecological or evolutionary questions relevant to microbial
communities. Teaching responsibilities will include participation in primarily team-taught undergraduate and graduate
courses in the areas of biology commensurate with the successful applicant's expertise. Applicants
should arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly to the address below. In addition, the
applicants should send their curriculum vitae, copies of significant publications, and statements of
research and teaching interest to the Chair, Microbial Interactions Search Committee, Department of
Botany, University of Toronto, 25 Willcocks Street, Toronto, ON M5S 3B2, Canada, before October
15th, 2003.
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June 12, 2003: Post Doctoral Fellow: Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology. Non-tenure track, full-time temporary position funded for at least another 3.5 years through a National Science Foundation grant for a fungal germplasm collection (INVAM). The individual reports to Dr. Joseph Morton, Principal Investigator on the grant. West Virginia University, Davis College of Agriculture, Forestry & Consumer Sciences, Division of Plant and Soil Sciences.
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June 10, 2003: Margarita Ruiz, seeking work in a biology lab. M.Sc. in Ecology and Applied Systematic with mention in Ecology, Institute of Ecology and Systematic, Havana City, Cuba (1992-1997). Resume
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May 20, 2003: Yahoo group for discussion of Mycorrhizas.
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April 30, 2003:
Online mycorrhizal manual of classical and molecular techniques, from the mycorrhizal workshop: Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in plant production systems: detection, taxonomy, conservation and ecophysiology - Wuhan P.R. China, April 2001.
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April 9, 2003: Third International Symposium on Dynamics of Physiological Processes in Woody Roots: Perth, Western Australia, 29 September - 3 October 2003. Note: Abstracts due by 30 April,
2003.
The major objectives of the 2003 Symposium are to: present the latest advances in physiology and ecology of tree root systems through the main themes, better assess the impacts of environment disturbances on the whole tree function through root-specific physiological responses, encourage research collaborations between anatomists, ecologists, mycorrhizal researchers, tree physiologists, tree molecular biologists and rhizosphere microbiologists to better address the integrative nature of root system research, and identify priorities for future research in belowground tree physiology.
Opening Keynote Speaker:
Frederick (Rick) Meinzer (USDA-FS, Corvallis, USA)
Plenary speakers:
Carol Peterson (University of Waterloo, Canada)
Christoph Leuschner (Universität Göttingen, Germany)
David Crowley (University of California, Riverside, USA)
David Eissenstat (Penn State University, USA)
Frederic Danjon (INRA, France)
Heinz Rennenberg (Universität Freiberg, Germany)
Margaret McCully (CSIRO Plant Industry, Canberra, Australia)
Mary Topa (Boyce Thompson Institute, Cornell University, USA)
Meine van Noordwijk (ICRAF, Indonesia)
Petra Marschner (Adelaide University, Australia)
Sally Smith (Adelaide University, Australia)
Stephen Burgess (University of California, Berkeley, USA)
Stephen Tyerman (Adelaide University, Australia)
Torgny Näsholm (SLU-Umeå, Sweden)
More information: http://www.botany.uwa.edu.au/woodyroots/, or contact Pauline Grierson: pfgblue@cyllene.uwa.edu.au.
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February 18, 2003: Faculty Position, Tomato Molecular Genetics/Plant-Microbe Interactions (Ref: 302889). Research Officer Level 5/6 (0.8 FTE), Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, School of Plant Biology
The University of Western Australia. Applications are invited for appointment to this fixed-term position, available for up to 3 years. The successful candidate will work as a member of a team and will carry out research and provide
technical support for an ARC funded project concerned with cloning and characterisation of genes
important for establishment of a normal arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis in tomato roots. This will
involve applying a range of procedures including molecular and genetic analyses, gene cloning, tissue and
sterile culture, microscopy; and work in PC2, quarantine and conventional facilities. The appointee will
maintain accurate records of results and procedures; maintain plants and fungal pot cultures in the
glasshouse; perform, harvest and screen genetic crosses and molecular experiments; purchase and
maintain laboratory and glasshouse supplies; assist with the preparation of applications, reports and
publications; and comply with all university health and safety regulations and laboratory and glasshouse
standard operating procedures. Applicants should have strong interpersonal and communication skills,
should be familiar with word processing and molecular data analysis software, and have demonstrated an
ability to work under limited direction.
Intending applicants must obtain the duty statement and selection criteria by telephoning the 24 hour 'hotline' on +61-8-9380 3733 or accessing the web link below. For information please contact Dr Susan Barker on +61-8-9380 2435. Salary Range: RO Level 5/6 Step 1 (0.8) (commencing salary) $ 31,119 pa. CLOSING DATE: 4th March 2003.
APPLICANT DETAILS: A written application consisting of a 'Statement Addressing the Selection Criteria', a resume which indicates eligibility to work in Australia, and the names and telephone numbers
of two referees should reach the Director, Human Resources, The University of Western Australia, 35
Stirling Highway, Crawley WA 6009, by the closing date.
Applicants are advised to ensure that their application is received in Human Resources no later than
5.00pm on the closing date. Late applications cannot be accepted.
WEB LINK: http://www.acs.uwa.edu.au/hr/jobvacs/external/general/ads.htm. The University is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a smoke-free work environment.
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January 24, 2003: Online discussion of Laccaria/Pinus: Laccaria bicolor basidioma developing on a Pinus strobus seedling under controlled environment.
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January 23, 2003: 3rd International Workshop on Edible Mycorrhizal Mushrooms: The 3rd International Workshop on Edible Mycorrhizal Mushrooms: Ecology, Physiology and Cultivation (3rd WEMM) will be held at the University of Victoria in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada on August 17-19 2003.
This Workshop follows the 4th International Conference on Mycorrhizae (4th ICOM) which is being held on August 10 - 15 2003 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. http://www.congresbcu.com/icom4/. So, if you are interested in truffles, boletes, chanterelles and other
delectable mycorrhizal mushrooms, be sure to mark August 17-19 2003 in your
calendar. The web site and registration for the 3rd WEMM will be on-line soon. For more information contact Shannon M. Berch, Shannon.berch@gems7.gov.bc.ca.
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January 9, 2003: Assistant Professorship at Department of Mycology At the Botanical Institute, University of Copenhagen, Denmark, a position as assistant professor in fungal molecular ecology is open for appointment from 1 May 2003. We seek an ecologically oriented mycologist to undertake studies of fungal population and community ecology based on molecular techniques. The main focus should be on plant-associated fungi in natural habitats. The candidate must have a broad knowledge of mycological disciplines, and
documented experience in molecular characterization of fungi. Prior teaching experience is an advantage since the candidate will be required to teach at all levels including laboratory courses in molecular techniques. According to the Ministerial Circular on Job Structure appointment to the position as assistant professor requires a Ph.D. or corresponding scientific
qualifications. Appointment to the position as assistant professor is temporary and limited to 3 years. The successful applicant must attend a course in pedagogics (adjunktpædagogikum). Terms of appointment and payment according to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) on Academics in the State. It is a condition for the appointment, that the successful applicant masters Danish within 2 years.
Any potential applicant is invited to apply irrespective of age, sex, race, religion or ethnic background. Further information can be obtained at www.bot.ku.dk under vacancies, or from Prof. Soren Rosendahl soerenr@bot.ku.dk.
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January 3, 2003: Graduate assistantship position: A three-year position to study the effects of N form and N availability on C and N cycling in mycorrhizal symbioses is available at the University of New Hampshire's Natural Resources and Earth System Science Ph.D. Program. Closing date for applications is February 15, 2003.
Effects of N Form and N Availability on C and N Cycling in Mycorrhizal
Symbioses: Experimental and Modeling Approaches using Stable Isotopes
A PhD research assistantship position is available to study nitrogen
and carbon cycling in cultures of mycorrhizal plants using isotopic
techniques. Nitrogen (N) availability often limits plant growth in
forestry and agriculture, whereas excess N in atmospheric deposition
increasingly harms forests throughout the US. Mycorrhizal fungi are key
plant symbionts and directly influence plant growth and N cycling
through the uptake, retention, and transfer of soil-derived N. At
present, mycorrhizal symbioses are poorly understood. Consequently,
they are largely absent from conceptual pictures of forest functioning
and ecosystem models used to predict forest growth and stress
responses. Foliar 15N:14N ratios appear useful markers of carbon and N
allocation in the symbiosis, but we have limited understanding of the
fundamental mechanisms regulating 15N:14N distributions.
We will measure complete carbon and N isotope budgets in mycorrhizal
pine and birch seedlings supplied with different N forms, at different N
availabilities, and with different fungal symbionts. We will also
investigate the underlying biochemical mechanisms causing 15N:14N
patterns using data from mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic
resonance measurements.
From these experiments in culture, we will be poised to (1) measure
carbon allocation to mycorrhizal fungi in ecosystems under different
environmental conditions, (2) use foliar 15N:14N measurements to
indicate allocation to mycorrhizal fungi, and (3) explicitly incorporate
mycorrhizal fungi into ecosystem-level models. This work should improve
understanding of the regulation of forest productivity by mycorrhizal
fungi and the functioning of mycorrhizal symbioses under anthropogenic N deposition. Send letter (Morse Hall, CSRC-EOS, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH 03824) or e-mail (erik.hobbie@unh.edu) describing
academic background, research experience, and research interests to Dr.
Erik Hobbie. Applications for admission are due February 15 to the
University of New Hampshire. Application forms are available at
http://www.gradschool.unh.edu/home/forms.htm, information about the graduate program can be found at http://www.nressphd.sr.unh.edu/.
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January 2, 2003: Gallery of mushroom photos (LOTS of photos). Courtesy of Manuel Lorenzo.
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November 26, 2002: NEW MYCORRHIZAL BOOK:
Smith SE, Smith FA (eds). 2002. Diversity and Integration in Mycorrhizas. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Mycorrhizas (ICOM3). Kluwer Academic Publishers. ISBN 1-4020-0269-6.
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November 25, 2002: Research technician or post-doctoral position involving plant drought resistance in mycorrhizal soils:
~12 month position is available in the Department of Plant Sciences & Landscape Systems, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA. Starting date, salary and academic qualifications are negotiable. Education or experience with arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis, drought biology or plant physiology is desirable.
Please contact Bob Augé for details.
References:
Augé RM. 2001. Water relations, drought and VA mycorrhizal symbiosis. Mycorrhiza 11: 3-42.
Augé RM, Kubikova E, Moore JL. 2001. Foliar dehydration tolerance of mycorrhizal cowpea, soybean and bush bean. New Phytologist 151: 535-541.
Augé RM, Stodola AJW, Tims JE, Saxton AM. 2001. Moisture retention properties of a mycorrhizal soil. Plant and Soil 230: 87-97.
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November 18, 2002: NEW MYCORRHIZAL WEBSITE: Mycorrhizae and Plant Phylogeny.
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October 22, 2002: The Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Edible Mycorrhizal Mushrooms held in Christchurch, New Zealand in 2001 are now
available for purchase. The proceedings have been published on a CD Rom entitled Edible
Mycorrhizal Mushrooms and their Cultivation. The CD Rom provides an
ideal resource for enthusiasts or professionals with an interest in the
fascinating world of edible mycorrhizal mushrooms. It describes various
efforts to cultivate edible mycorrhizal mushrooms, and information on
where they are found, how they are identified, and their role in the
lives of indigenous peoples around the world. The CD Rom also features colour illustrations and up-to-date data on the
value and significance of these mushrooms as well as their market
potential. Edible Mycorrhizal Mushrooms and their Cultivation is a wonderful
companion resource to Crop & Food Research's "The Black Truffle" CD Rom,
which describes the périgord black truffle, its history, uses and
cultivation. The CD costs US$45.40 including Postage & Packaging in the USA. Order at:
http://www.crop.cri.nz/psp/products/EMushroom.htm. Enquiries: Damien Coup, Crop & Food Research, Communications & Publications Co-ordinator, Crop & Food Research, Lincoln, Private Bag 4704, Christchurch, New Zealand
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September 5, 2002: YORK MYCORRHIZA RESEARCH TEAM, led by Professors Alastair Fitter and Peter Young, presents TECHNIQUES IN ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZA RESEARCH, including: Molecular Approaches to AM Research. 16 - 21 March 2003, University of York, UK. The course is highly recommended for PhD and Post-docs in the symbiosis world and provides insight into both traditional and molecular techniques used in this area. Plenty of practical work and discussions about this topic.
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July 30, 2002: Practical laboratory course on molecular technology for AM fungi: is to be held for young researchers by the European Union RTD
project, Genomyca (QLK5-2000-01319). Genomyca investigates
genes and genetic engineering for arbuscular mycorrhiza technology.
Additional information on the project and the participants can be
obtained from www.dijon.inra.fr/bbceipm/Genomyca/. The
laboratory course will be run at the Scottish Agricultural College,
West Mains Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, U.K. on the 6th to the 11th
July 2003. The practical course will include biolistic transformation
technology for AM fungi and monitoring of the transgenes and their
expression by RT-PCR and in situ hybridisation. The course is for
16 people, of which about half of the places are open to young
researchers from outside the Genomyca project from laboratories of
European countries. Additional financial support will be available to
the selected participants from outside the Genomyca project.
Interested participants should send a current curriculum vitae and a
covering letter indicating why the course would be of benefit to them
to the Genomyca project co-ordinator Vivienne Gianinazzi-Pearson
by email (vivienne.gianinazzi-pearson@epoisses.inra.fr)by the 31st November 2002.
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July 11, 2002: NEW MYCORRHIZAL BOOK: Sharma AK, Johri BN. 2002. Arbuscular mycorrhizae: interactions in plants, rhizosphere, and soils. c300 pp. Science Publishers, Inc., PO Box 699, Enfield, NH 03748 USA. ISBN 1-57808-206-4.
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May 15, 2002: POST DOCTORAL POSITION ON ROOT PROTEOMICS, DIJON, FRANCE: 12 month post doctoral position (1850 EU/month) is available at the UMR BBCE-IPM (Unité Mixte de Recherche INRA/Université, Biochimie Biologie cellulaire et Ecologie des Interactions Plantes Micro-organismes) in Dijon, France.
The prefered starting date is September 2002 or soon as possible thereafter. Applicants should neither be French citizen nor have worked in France before. They should have defended a PhD for no more than 5 years.
Knowledge of the English language will be essential for the position, knowledge of French will be helpful, though not crucial.
The project deals with the identification of Medicago truncatula root proteome, with a special emphasis on the arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) symbiotic proteome. The study will involve inoculation of wildtype and mutant plants with an arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus and proteome analysis corresponding to early and late stages of the AM fungus/plant root interaction (Dumas-Gaudot et al., 2001). 2D-PAGE analysis of soluble and microsomal proteins followed by image analysis will be carried out. A sub-proteomic strategy will be used in order to extend the number of the differentially displayed proteins already identified (Bestel-Corre et al., 2002). Interesting polypeptides will be identified by mass spectrometry.
The candidate must have a strong background in 2D-PAGE and image analysis.
Please contact for more information, or send applications together with two reference letters to :
Dr Eliane Dumas-Gaudot, dumas@epoisses.inra.fr, UMR 1088 INRA/Université de Bourgogne, BBCE-IPM, INRA-CMSE, BP 86510,
21065 Dijon Cedex France. http://www.mtproteomics.fr.st/, http://www.chez.com/elianet, http://www.pierroton.inra.fr/genetics/2D/Proteomevert/, http://www.sfp.fr.fm
References: Bestel-Corre, G., Dumas-Gaudot, E., Poinsot, V., Dieu, M., Dierick, J.F., van Tuinen, D., Remacle, J., Gianinazzi-Pearson, V. and Gianinazzi, S., 2002, Proteome analysis and
identification of symbiosis-related proteins from Medicago truncatula Gaertn. by two-dimensional electrophoresis and mass spectrometry. Electrophoresis 23: 122-137.
Dumas-Gaudot, E., Bestel-Corre, G. and Gianinazzi, S., 2001, Proteomics, a powerful approach towards understanding functional plant root interactions with arbuscular mycorrhizal
fungi, pp. 95-104 In: Recent Research Developments in Plant Biology (Edited by S.G. Pandalai), Research Signpost, Trivandrum, India.
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Apr 30, 2002: NPS8-Scientific Programme: Alert! Those interested in soil microbes, plant population dynamics and plant
productivity please visit the 8th New Phytologist Symposium web site for the
Scientific Programme. Papers and posters will be presented that cover the
latest developments in the key fields of common interest for sustainable plant
production. Note! Late poster abstracts are still being accepted. Register now
to join in the discussions in this celebratory Symposium marking the 100th
anniversary of New Phytologist.
Symposium web site: http://www.biocenter.helsinki.fi/nps2002/
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Mar 26, 2002: PhD student position in plant sciences: A PhD student position is available at the Institute of Plant Sciences, ETH Zurich. The project includes molecular biological methods and plant transformation to investigate the regulation of a key gene in the symbiosis between terrestrial plants and arbuscular-mycorrhizal fungi. Applicants are expected to be familiar with molecular biological methods and should have an interest in molecular plant nutrition. In our international team the preferred language is English. The salary will be according to ETH standards. Please submit CV and names of references to Dr. Marcel Bucher, Institute of Plant Sciences, ETH Zurich, Experimental Station Eschikon, 8315 Lindau, Switzerland, Tel +41/52 354 92 18, email: marcel.bucher@ipw.biol.ethz.ch, website: http://www.ipw.agrl.ethz.ch/~mbucher/. See also: Rausch C, Daram P, Brunner S, Jansa J, Laloi M, Leggewie G, Amrhein N and Bucher M (2001) A phosphate transporter expressed in arbuscule-containing cells in potato. Nature, 414: 462-470.
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Mar 20, 2002: 1st International Meeting on Microbial Phosphate Solubilization 16-19 July 2002, Salamanca, Spain. Abstarcts due April 30, 2002. Also a virtual meeting (nice idea).
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Mar 15, 2002: New mycorrhizal book: Ramarao P. 2002. Fundamentals of Mycorrhizal Biology and Biotechnology. Agrotech Publishing Company, Udaipur, Rajasthan.
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Mar 4, 2002: Announcement: 8th New Phytologist Symposium: Impacts of Soil Microbes on Plant Population Dynamics and Productivity
Celebrating the journal's centenary year
June 9-14, 2002, Infocenter, Viikki Biocenter, University of Helsinki, Finland,
Symposium web site: http://www.biocenter.helsinki.fi/nps2002/
Abstract deadline: 15th March, 2002
18 invited speakers covering scales from 'genes to ecosystems'
Postgraduate student travel bursaries available following an evaluation of submitted abstracts
All registered delegates will receive a free 1 year on-line subscription to New Phytologist
Active social programme
Please submit your abstract now! http://www.congrex.fi/nps2002/
For more details contact: Dr. Robin Sen, Department of Biosciences, Division of General Microbiology, The Viikki Biocentertel, P.O. BOX 56 (Viikinkaari 9C), FIN-00014 University of Helsinki, tel: +358 9 19159221/59223, fax: +358 9 19159262, e-mail: robin.sen@helsinki.fi
8th NEW PHYTOLOGIST SYMPOSIUM: http://www.biocenter.helsinki.fi/nps2002/
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Feb 14, 2002: ICOM4 web site now online: English, Francais. August 10-15, 2003, Montreal, Canada
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Feb 4, 2002: It is time to announce possible late applications for the AM 2002 Course at York University, GB; main focus will be on teaching and discussing old and new
"Techniques in Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Research" (including molecular techniques).
The course will start on 18th March and will finish on 22nd March 2002. Teaching
will also be guided by Prof PWJ Young and Prof AH Fitter and members of the
York mycorrhiza team.
The course is organized by JW Merryweather and Andreas Heinemeyer to who you
should contact for more information: ah126@york.ac.uk. For more information, costs and online application please go to:
http://www.york.ac.uk/depts/biol/conf/arbusc.htm, or http://www.york.ac.uk/depts/biol/conf/arbusc2.htm
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Jan 25, 2002: New workshop (ppt file).
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Dec 6, 2001: New mycorrhizal online resource: Internet presentation about mycorrhizal symbioisis, with many nice graphics. http://www.ipb-halle.de/myk/.
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Nov 2001: New mycorrhizal book: Heijden, M.G.A.van der, Sanders, I.R. February 2002. Mycorrhizal Ecology. Springer. -Table of contents
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Nov 7, 2001: TWO (2) GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPS- In the Division of Biological Sciences, The University of Montana, Missoula (either Biochemistry-Microbiology Ph.D. Program with emphasis in Microbial Ecology, or Organismal Biology & Ecology Ph.D. program). The support is available through a new NSF-funded project "Diversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and soil aggregation". Previous research experience with soils, mycorrhizae, or ecology preferred. A competitive salary of $14,500 plus $3,000 summer salary is offered (plus non-resident tuition) to competitive candidates. Outreach opportunities for Ph.D. students exist through the local NSF-funded Montana Teachers Investigate Ecology program (www.mttie.org ). Position available immediately, with a preferred start date of January 2002. Contact Dr. Matthias C. Rillig, Division of Biological Sciences, The University of Montana, Missoula, MT 59812, USA.. Phone (406) 243-2389; Fax: (406) 243-4184; E-mail: matthias@selway.umt.edu. Lab webpage: http://biology.dbs.umt.edu/fungus/.
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Oct 17, 2001: Position Announcement - Research Associate: Salary, $30,000 per year (12 months), 40 hours per week. Conduct independent research on the application of mycorrhizal technology to horticultural crops; collect, analyze data, write reports and manuscripts for publication and assist in grant writing. Manage the Mycorrhizal/Nursery Crop Physiology Laboratory, supervise, coordinate and teach Plant Propagation as well as Nursery Crop Production and Management Laboratory courses. Supervision and training of undergraduate and graduate students, visiting faculty and Research Associates. Supervise mycorrhizal, gas exchange, water relations, plant nutrition and production systems research. Manage the Mycorrhizal/Nursery Crop Physiology Glasshouse and Field Teaching Nursery. Use of SAS, various computer software (word processing, spreadsheets, various graphic packages, web page construction & maintenance); gas exchange and water relations instruments: photosynthesis meter, porometer, psychrometers, pressure chamber, etc. Requires M.S. in Horticulture, and one year related research and teaching experience in Environomental Horticulture, Plant Physiology and Plant Nutrition. Send resume to: Dr. Fred Davies, Department of Horticultural Sciences, HFS Bld., Room 201, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843-2133. [ph: 979-845-4524); fax: 979-845-0627); email: f-davies@tamu.edu.. Position Available: October 19, 2001 or until suitable candidate is found.
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Oct 17, 2001: GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP- In the Department of Horticultural Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. Graduate program in Horticultural Sciences and/or Molecular and Environmental Plant Sciences. Possible research areas include: environmental horticulture, physiology of mycorrhizal enhancement of plant drought and nutrient stress resistance, sustainable agriculture systems utilizing mycorrhizal fungi, the role of plant stress and integrated pest management of ornamental plants, alternative plant propagation systems and tissue culture propagation systems. The assistantship includes the opportunity to teach in undergraduate courses. The financial support package includes a year-round monthly stipend, waiver of out-of-state tuition and comprehensive health care coverage. Current funding is $14,000 with the opportunity for additional funding for truly outstanding candidates. A limited number of university Regents & Merit Fellowships are available to highly competitive applicants. Position available December 1, 2001 or until a qualified candidate is found. Contact Dr. Fred Davies, Dept. of Horticultural Sciences, TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-2133. Phone: 979-845-4524; Fax: 979-845-0627; E-mail: f-davies@tamu.edu.
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Oct 16, 2001: El Comité Nacional para la Investigación y Enseñanza de la Micorriza en México invita al curso: Aspectos teoricos de tecnicas moleculares aplicados a la investigación de la Micorriza arbuscular, Curso Internacional financiado y organizado por la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Noviembre 26 al 29, 2001, Anfiteatro Alfredo BARRERA, Conjunto Amoxcalli, Ciudad Universitaria, México D. F. See Brochure for full info.
Programa: Morphology and molecules. Compatibility or contest?, The molecular aopproach to the Taxonomy of Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. Foundations of a natural classification, Influence of cultural pratices on mycorrhizal soil infectivity, Field studies and molecular identification of AM fungi. Fact or Fantasy?, L'utilisation des méthodes isotopiques pour l'évaluation de la biodisponibilité du phosphore du sol et des engrais avec application aux plantes mycorhizées, Ministaellite DNA analysis for the study of variability among isolates of Glomus mosseae from wastewater irrigated sols from Mexico, In vitro techniques to study cellular and molecular aspects of the arbuscular mycorrhizal symbioisis, A phosphate transporter gene (GiPT) from the extra-radical mycelium of the AM fungus, G. intraradices, is regulated in response to exogenous phosphate levels.
INFORMES E INSCRIPCIONES: M. EN C. MA. PILAR ORTEGA, TEL. (52) 56 22 48 34, FAX (52) 56 22 48 28, MAIL mpol@hp.fciencias.unam.mx; M. EN C. DORA TREJO, TEL. (52) 28 42 17 49, FAX (52) 17 27 93, MAIL dora.trejo@correoweb.com . COSTO: $ 1 500. 00 pesos más iva para quien requiere factura. Depósito a cuenta 08700619 Plaza 001 a nombre del INSTITUTO DE GEOLOGIA, UNAM. CUPO LIMITADO.
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Oct 8, 2001: 8th New Phytologist Symposium in 2002:
Impacts of soil microbes on plant population dynamics and productivity. The 8th New Phytologist Symposium will be held at the Viikki Biocenter (Infocenter), University of Helsinki, Finland on June 10-14, 2002. Associations between the roots of vascular plants and soil microbial communities, particularly bacteria, fungi and micro-fauna, represent the rule both in highly managed and more undisturbed semi-natural or native vegetated ecosystems. The overall outcome of these essentially commensalistic, mutualistic and parasitic root-microbe interactions directly control survival and productivity of plant populations and communities. New mechanistic insights at molecular, cellular, organismal and community scales have further highlighted the interdependence of interacting partners. These developments come at a particularly crucial time. The impacts of expanding agricultural land-usage and increased timber felling in boreal, temperate and tropical forests, have been fuelling concern over the resulting loss of local habitat and biodiversity resources.
Through keynote, session and poster presentations, together with round-table workshops, the symposium will provide a timely discussion forum for a better appreciation of the many inter-linked disciplines of this subject area that are traditionally covered in isolation at specialist meetings. In this respect, sponsorship of the symposium in 2002 by the New Phytologist Trust is most appropriate. The New Phytologist celebrates its centenary and, as the world's leading broad-spectrum plant journal, has been a primary source of information concerning all aspects of plant sciences including vegetation history, plant ecophysiology, root symbioses and pathology. The organisers are thus confident that the meeting will provide fertile ground for synergy on questions relating 'ecosystem sustainability' at this a most challenging but potentially rewarding period for the plant and soil sciences.
Organization: R. Sen (Finland), F. Martin (France), A. R. Watkinson (UK), J. Ingram (UK). Keynote speakers: C. Alabouvette (France), F. Amijee (Belgium), R. D. Bardgett (UK), J. D. Bever (USA), M. Bradford (UK), A. H. Fitter (UK), J. Garbaye (France), I. Hanski (Finland), M. D. Jones (Canada), B. J. Lugtenberg (The Netherlands), D. J. Read (UK), I. Sanders (Switzerland), A. H. Schulman (Finland), J. Stenlid (Sweden), D. J. van Elsas (The Netherlands), M. van Montagu (Belgium), M. Zobel (Estonia). Contact person: Dr. Robin Sen, Division of General Microbiology, Department of Biosciences, P.O. Box 56, FIN-00014, University of Helsinki, FINLAND, Phone: +358-9-19159221, FAX: +358-9-19159262, e-mail: robin.sen@helsinki.fi. Symposium www address: http://www.biocenter.helsinki.fi/nps2002
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Oct 2, 2001: The online International Directory of Mycorrhizologists is being updated in autumn of 2001 using the IDM forms people filled out at the July ICOM3 meetings in Adelaide. Many of the entries have been added or revised as of Oct 1, and I should have the updates completed by about the end of October. You might want to have a look at your entry and check to see if it is entered correctly. As always, please feel free to send additions or revisions to me at any time via email: details. Happy searching!
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Oct 1, 2001: Postdoctoral Researcher: Clonal propagation of Scots pine - University of Helsinki, Department of Biosciences, Viikki Biocenter.
A 2-year postdoctoral position is available starting from 2 January 2002 in an established mycorrhizal research group at the Division of General Microbiology, University of Helsinki, Finland (http://www.biocenter.helsinki.fi/ymbo/myco.html). The project aims at improved Scots pine clonal propagation utilising root symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi. Applicants should ideally have a PhD in plant sciences and a good track record centred on plant tissue culture techniques e.g. somatic embryogenesis. Additional experience working with conifers and/or the mycorrhizal symbiosis would be an advantage. Salary will be 36400 EUR p.a. A letter of application outlining relevant experience and a current CV should be sent to Dr. Robin Sen (robin.sen@helsinki.fi). The closing date for applications is 26 October 2001. Postal address: Division of General Microbiology, Department of Biosciences, P.O. Box 56, FIN-00014 University of Helsinki, Finland
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Jul 14, 2001: Location for ICOM4 - Montreal Canada.
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Jul 1, 2001: GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP- Department of Horticultural Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. Graduate program in Horticultural Sciences and/or Molecular and Environmental Plant Sciences. Possible research areas include: environmental horticulture, physiology of mycorrhizal enhancement of plant drought and nutrient stress resistance, sustainable agriculture systems utilizing mycorrhizal fungi, the role of plant stress and integrated pest management of ornamental plants, alternative plant propagation systems, tissue culture propagation systems, and alternative nursery production systems. The assistantship includes the opportunity to teach in undergraduate courses. The financial support package includes a year-round monthly stipend, waiver of out-of-state tuition and comprehensive health care coverage for students and their dependents. Current funding is $14,000 with the opportunity for additional funding for truly outstanding candidates. Position available immediately. Contact Dr. Fred Davies, Dept of Horticultural Sciences, TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-2133. Phone: 979-845-4524; Fax: 979-845-0627;
E-mail: f-davies@tamu.edu.
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Jun 14, 2001: PhD scholarship position in "AM fungal ecology" at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zürich, Switzerland. Full details.
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Jun 11, 2001: At ICOM-3 in Adelaide there will be a discussion concerning the formation of an International Mycorrhiza Association. Via a MICRONET listserve, Steve Trudell suggests we consider alternatives for a society journal. Full text of Steve's post.
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May 24, 2001: FungalWeb, a searchable web site linking an accurate taxonomy of fungi to nucleic acid, protein and nomen-clature databases, is now online at www.fungalweb.com. More details.
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April 18, 2001: Notice to mycorrhizal colleagues about a new AM inoculum resource: Four months ago, Yolande Dalpé and myself (Stephane Declerck) decided to combine our expertise on root-organ cultivation of Glomales and create a collection of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi exclusively based on in vitro propagated Glomales species.
The collection called GINCO (Glomales In vitro COllection) is based on a close international scientific collaboration between the Mycotheque de l'Universite catholique de Louvain (MUCL,Belgium) and the ECORC, Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada in charge of the Canadian Collection of Fungal Cultures (CCFC, Canada).
This GINCO is "ONE" unique transcontinental collection that has been developed simultaneously at two locations (GINCO-BEL & GINCO-CAN) but that strictly offers the same services. Therefore, any request can be initiated independently from either websites.
GINCO-BEL IS NOW ONLINE (http://www.mbla.ucl.ac.be/ginco-bel) . In less
than two weeks GINCO-CAN will also be online.
We sincerely hope that this collection will serve your research activities. Any remark or request dealing with the website and it's content may then be addressed to Yolande Dalpe or myself.
Yours Sincerely, Yolande Dalpe (dalpey@em.agr.ca) and Stephane Declerck
(declerck@mbla.ucl.ac.be)
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April 12, 2001: The MIE site now has two full-text search engines. To search entire site, use search box on cover page. To search journal article abstracts only, use search box on Latest Literature page.
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April 2, 2001: New mycorrhizal book: "Arbuscular Mycorrhiza and Application"( p1-224, in Chinese)(ISBN 7-03-008090-4Q.927) written by Dr. and Professor Runjin Liu and Xiaolin Li , published by Science Press, Beijing, China in 2000.
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February 15, 2001:
Abstracts now available
online for mycorrhizal book: Kapulnik Y, Douds DD Jr. 2000. Arbuscular
Mycorrhizas: Physiology and Function. Kluwer, Dortrecht.
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February 8, 2001:
Kings Park & Botanic Garden in conjunction with the Orchid Specialist Group of the Species Survival Commission of
IUCN-The World Conservation Union, The American Orchid Society, Botanic Gardens Conservation International, and the
Australian Network for Plant Conservation are pleased to announce:
The 1st International Orchid Conservation Congress
Incorporating the 2nd International Orchid Population Biology Conference
24-28 September 2001 Perth, Western Australia
For the first time, orchid conservation specialists, researchers and practitioners from around the world will be meeting to develop
an understanding of global issues in orchid conservation. The Congress will cover topics including phylogeny of the Orchidaceae,
pollination and population biology, propagation science, germplasm storage, mycorrhizal associations and conservation genetics
with specialist workshops in orchid conservation techniques and orchid recovery planning. There will be a 3 day workshop on orchid propagation and restoration techniques including mycorrhizas (fungal isolation, symbiotic germination, microscopy). There also is a 5 day post-congress field trip to view the fantastic native terrestrial orchids of WA.
For information: http://www.bgpa.wa.gov.au/OrchidCongress/OrchidCongress.html
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January 10, 2001: Our laboratory is offering two three year positions to carry out research to obtain a PhD thesis which will mainly focus on (1) the regulation of
transfer processes in ectomycorrhizal associations and (2) the development of a biosensor - gene sensor, which can be used for the identification of soil living mycorrhizal fungi. The first project will include localization and expression studies of proteins involved in the translocation of nutrients between both symbiotic partners. Goal of the second project is the elaboration of DNA analytical methods to fabricate a gene sensor based on the detection of DNA or RNA sequences using signal generating nucleic acid probes fixed on a solid support, a chip surface to identify symbiotic fungi especially from contaminated sites. Earliest starting date is February 1, 2001. Our Ph.D. program takes three years and salary is according to German BATIIa/2 salary scheme (approx. $19,000/year). Applicants should have experience in molecular biology and/or plant or mycorrhiza biology. Applications including a CV, list of publication, and the names and
addresses of two referees would be appreciated. Persons interested should contact: Dr. Heike Bücking, University of Bremen, UFT Applied Botany, Plant Physiology and Plant Anatomy, Leobener Str. D-28359 Bremen, TEL: +49-421-218-2954 or TEL: +49-421-218-7283, FAX: +49-421-218-3737, e-mail: heibueck@uft.uni-bremen.de or Dr. Wolfgang Heyser, University of Bremen, Center for Environmental Research and Technology, Leobener Str., D-28359 Bremen, TEL: +49-421-218-3247 or TEL: +49-421-218-7644, FAX: +49-421-218-3737, e-mail: heyser@uft.uni-bremen.de.
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December 20, 2000: Position for Ph.D. Student. Zentrum fur Molekularbiologie der Pflanzen Tübingen, Germany. Ph.D. position is available immediately to study nitrogen transport in ectomycorrhiza. Research will focus on identification and expression study
of organic nitrogen transport from both partners (Hebeloma cylindrosporum and Pinus pinaster) Projects include identification of transporters by functional complementation of yeast, expression studies and regulation
studies. Our Ph.D. program takes three years and salary is according to German BATIIa/2 salary scheme (approx. $19,000/year). Applicants should have experience in molecular biology and plant or mycorrhiza biology.
Applications including a CV, list of publications, and the names and addresses of two referees should be sent to Dr. Daniel Wipf, ZMBP, Auf der Morgenstelle 1, D-72076 Tübingen, Germany, tel.: +49 7071 29 76160, fax: +49 7071 293287, wipf@m6net.fr.
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December 14, 2000: New mycorrhizal book: Arbuscular Mycorrhizas: Physiology and Function, edited by Yoram Kapulnik and David D. Douds Jr. Contents.
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December 8, 2000: ICOM3 Second Circular.
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Dec 6, 2000: GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP POSITION:
Department of Horticultural Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. Graduate program
in Horticultural Sciences and/or Molecular and Environmental Plant Sciences. Possible research
areas include: environmental horticulture, physiology of mycorrhizal enhancement of plant drought
and nutrient stress resistance, sustainable agriculture systems utilizing mycorrhizal fungi, the
role of plant stress and integrated pest management of ornamental plants, alternative plant
propagation systems, tissue culture propagation systems, and alternative nursery production
systems. The assistantship includes the opportunity to teach in undergraduate courses. The
financial support package includes a year-round monthly stipend, waiver of out-of-state tuition
and comprehensive health care coverage for students and their dependents. Current funding is
$14,000 with the opportunity for additional funding for truly outstanding candidates. Position available immediately.
Contact Dr. Fred Davies, Dept of Horticultural Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-2133. Phone: 979-845-4524; Fax: 979-845-0627; E-mail: f-davies@tamu.edu.
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July 28, 2000: ANNOUNCING THE AMF TAXONOMY COURSE OF THE CENTURY (SO FAR).
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June 22, 2000: The online International Directory of Mycorrhizologists (IDM) is now searchable (which makes having keywords more useful). You can also browse the IDM alphabetically. Number of entries returned is given at the bottom of each search or browse. Revision dates for entries having been added or revised since Jaunuary 2000 (when the IDM went online) are noted in red at the end of each search result. Click to add keywords to your entry, indicating your general and specific areas of interest. Thanks to everyone who has sent entry information!
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June 1, 2000: First Circular, Third International Conference on Mycorrhizas 8-13th July (inclusive) 2001, Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, Australia.
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April 19, 2000: AMF Taxonomy Course. One-week workshop (lots of hands-on) to be held at BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY, DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION SCIENCES, by Chris Walker and Mark Tibbett. 21-25 AUGUST 2000:
More info
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April 17, 2000: Graduate assistantship available, beginning in Fall, 2000, to study agroecological roles of arbuscular-mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), focusing on
interactions between AMF and agricultural weeds. Position is contingent on
funding, but please contact Dr. Nicholas Jordan for details at jorda020@tc.umn.edu. Location is at the University of Minnesota, St.Paul
MN. The U of MN is an equal opportunity educator and employer. -Nicholas Jordan & Sheri Huerd, Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics, University of Minnesota.
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March 20, 2000: NEW MYCORRHIZAL BOOK: Mukerji KG, Singh J, Chamola BP. 2000. Mycorrhizal Biology. Kluwer Academic Publishers. ISBN: 030646294X. -Table of contents
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March 1, 2000: FINAL COMMUNICATION: IBEROAMERICAN MEETING AND III NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON MYCORRHIZAL SYMBIOSIS, September 27-29 2000. PRESYMPOSIUM COURSE: TECHNIQUES OF MOLECULAR GENETICS IN MYCORRHIZA. September 25 and 26 2000. Irapuato, Guanajuato, MEXICO INFORMACION: M.C. Omar Ocampo Jiménez oocampo@irapuato.ira.cinvestav.mx.
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February 27, 2000: Second International Workshop on the Ecology, Physiology and Cultivation of Edible Mycorrhizal Mushrooms, 3 - 6 July, 2001. Held in conjuction with ICOM3. Email halli@crop.cri.nz for more info.
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February 9, 2000: Third International Congress on Symbiosis (TICS), August 13-19, 2000, Marburg/Germany. The Congress will have a strong mycorrhizal section, but will keep its interdisciplinary character. See http://staff-www.uni-marburg.de/~b_morpho/symbio.html for extended preliminary programm, including authors and titles of the talks introducing the sessions, as well as opening and closing lectures.
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January 31, 2000: The organizers for the 3rd International Conference On Mycorrhizae will use this online Directory of Mycorrhizasts for their e-mailings. Click here to view your entry. Please send an email to to add or revise an entry, for you or for other mycorrhizasts you know who are not listed. Thanks.
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January 6, 2000: New online essay/web site devoted to Mycorrhizae in aquatic plants, courtesy of
Laura Marx.
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December 14, 1999: Mark Brundrett has provided links to downloadable diagrams from his methodology web page (scroll down upon reaching the page). These include diagrams introducing mycorrhizal associations and explaining methodology in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. These images can then printed to make overheads or slides. You will need to download Adobe Acrobat Reader if you have not already done so. Please note that all images on this site are protected by copyright and cannot be used in other publications without written permission. These are only a selection of the diagrams and photographs from the book Working with Mycorrhizas in Forestry and Agriculture.
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December 2, 1999: FIRST COMMUNICATION: IBEROAMERICAN MEETING AND III NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON MYCORRHIZAL SYMBIOSIS, September 27-29 2000. PRESYMPOSIUM COURSE: TECHNIQUES OF MOLECULAR GENETICS IN MYCORRHIZA. September 25 and 26 2000. Irapuato, Guanajuato, MEXICO INFORMACION: M.C. Omar Ocampo Jiménez oocampo@irapuato.ira.cinvestav.mx.
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November 23, 1999: Abstracts from the Mycorrhizae 1999 Meeting, June 10, Ottawa, Canada. (version française).
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November 17, 1999: NEW MYCORRHIZAL BOOK: Podila GK, Douds DD. 1999. Current Advances in Mycorrhizae Research. American Phytopathological Society Press. Proceedings of the Symposium "Integrating principles of plant pathology and molecular biology with mycorrhiza research", American Phytopathological Society meeting, November, 1998.
Price: $34 (US) before Dec. 31, 1999 ($38 thereafter) plus $5 shipping and handling ($10
for international orders). Members of APS receive a 15% discount. Books will be shipped in February, 2000.
Contact: APS Press, 3340 Pilot Knob Rd., St. Paul, MN 55121 USA, http://www.scisoc.org/apspress
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October 21, 1999: Check out Mark Brundrett's new web site: lots of good mycorrhizal info and images.
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September 29, 1999: NEW MYCORRHIZAL BOOK:
Ectomycorrhizal Fungi: Key Genera in Profile, J. W. G. Cairney & S. M. Chambers (eds). Details of the book can be found at Springer or the authors web page.
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September 29, 1999: Bibliography updated: mycorrhizal, elevated CO2 research
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September 15, 1999:
Molecular Biology Of Model Legumes (includes a session on plant genetics of mycorrhiza symbiosis) - 24th-28th June 2000, John Innes Centre, Norwich, UK. Registration: UEA Conference Services, University of East Anglia, Norwich, NR47TJ, UK, Telephone: +44-1603-593271, Fax: +44-1603-250585, e-mail: legume@uea.ac.uk
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September 13, 1999:
New Web Site about Truffles and Mycorrhizae. The truffle.org web site is aimed to promote research on truffle and ectomycorrhizae. At present the main emphasis is to provide methods for the identification of truffles both at the morphological and molecular level. Morphological character of ascocarps and mycorrhizae are coded in a
DELTA database (http://www.truffle.org/tuberkey), that allows a computer-guided identification of 18 different truffle species. Molecular identification methods are
organized in a data base that contains more than 20 protocols for DNA purification and analysis (Italian
language only). To help information exchange in the scientific community, a
data base of people involved in truffle research worldwide and an open
forum for discussions is provided (http://www.truffle.org/tuber_directory).
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July 2, 1999:
ICOM 3 - ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA Third International Conference on Mycorrhizas - 8-13th July (inclusive) 2001, Adelaide Convention Centre. The ICOM 3 Organising Committee has recently posted an updated web site for the conference. Check it out!
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June 17, 1999:
A 5-day intensive short course on the Albrecht System of
Sustainable Soil Fertility taught by global soils expert Neal Kinsey: Feeding and Balancing the Soil.
July 12-16, Valley Center, CA USA.
For more information on the course, book,
or audio transcript you may contact:
The Center For Living In Harmony, Little Creek Acres Farm, Voice: 760-749-9634, www.livinginharmony.org, info@livinginharmony.org.
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May 7, 1999:
LATIN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR MYCOLOGY, III Latin American Mycological Congress.
Deadline has been moved to May 17, 1999. For more info.
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April 13, 1999:
Out of the Black Box: Ecological Lessons from the Underground. The 1999 Soil Ecology Society Conference, May 23-26,
The Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, Illinois. Program. Sponsored by: The Soil Ecology Society, University of Illinois Chicago, Argonne National Laboratory, Ohio State University.
A whole day of mycorrhizal posters and presentations!
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April 10, 1999:
NEW MYCORRHIZAL BOOK:
Zulueta R, Escalona M, Trejo D (Eds). 1998. Avances de la investigacion
micorrizica en México. Universidad Veracruzana. Mexico 284pp ISBN 968-834-455-9
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February 23, 1999: 1998
mycorrhizal M.S. and Ph.D. theses (search of Dissertation Abstracts).
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February 8, 1999:
On behalf of the International Symbiosis Society, I take pleasure in inviting you to attend the Third International Congress on Symbiosis (TICS), to be held from August 13-19, 2000 in Marburg. Contributions to all aspects of symbiosis, interactions, or associations of organisms will be welcome. The official congress language will be English and no translation services will be provided. Instructions for the preparation of the manuscripts for papers and posters (which will be forwarded to the session chairs and in the case of acceptance published in the proceedings of the TICS) as well as detailed information, will be distributed with the 2nd announcement to those who are responding to this first announcement. Please, return the enclosed form sheet to the address above, if you intend to participate the TICS. Each person should fill out a separate form. If you need more than one application form, please make copies.
If you have the possibility to use www/Internet you will find all actual information about the TICS at our homepage
http://staff-www.uni-marburg.de/~b_morpho/symbio.html.
We welcome your response via email: weberh@mailer.uni-marburg.de. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I will forward your mail to one of the chairs who is responsible for your session. Prof. Dr. Hans Christian Weber
Philipps-Universitaet/Fb Biologie -Spezielle Botanik-35032 Marburg -GERMANY- Tel: ++49 (0)6421 28 2091, http://staff-www.uni-marburg.de/~b_morpho/weber.html
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January 20, 1999: Joe Morton has recently added several diagnostic photos to INVAM's Species Descriptions pages (once there, scroll down for table of links to several photos of each of (currently) 17 Glomus species, 13 Acaulospora species, 3 Entrophospora species, 5 Gigaspora species and 11 Scutellospora species. These photos are being indexed on the MIE Image Gallery site click here. Great resource!
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January 19, 1999:
"Current Themes in Ecology" symposium: THE ECOLOGICAL FUNCTIONING OF MYCORRHIZA
26 February 1999, Congress Centre WICC, Wageningen, the Netherlands. More...
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January 11, 1999: National
Conference on Mycorrhizae, organised by the Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology,
Barkhatullah University, Bhopal, India and Mycorrhiza Network, Asia, Tata
Energy Research Institute, New Delhi. March 5 to 7, 1999. Correspondence regarding participation and submission of papers:
Dr.Anil Prakash, Director (Conference), Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Barkhatullah University, Bhopal. email: fblimbpl@bom6.vsnl.net.in. Phone : 91-755-785656(o)- 586262(R). FAX : 91- 755- 581835 |
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November 10, 1998: TECHNIQUES IN ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZA RESEARCH, including Molecular Approaches to AM Research. Next taught 16-19 March 1999, by the Below Ground Research at York team) |
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October 20, 1998: Mycorrhizae Symposium at the Annual Meeting of the American Phytopathological
Society:
A Symposium entitled "Integrating principles of plant pathology and molecular
biology with mycorrhiza research" will be held Wednesday, November 11, 1998
from 1:30 to 4:20 pm in Ballroom G of the Las Vegas Hilton as part of the
Annual Meeting of the American Phytopathological Society. Speakers
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October 15, 1998: Look for a new book in late 1998: Ectomycorrhizal Fungi:
key genera in profile, edited by JWG Cairney & SM Chambers.
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Octover 9, 1998: Check out a fine new Glomales web site, by Chi-Guang Wu: the ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZAL CULTURE COLLECTION CENTER IN TAIWAN (ACT). Beautiful photos of Sclerocystis, Entrophospora and Glomus, monographs of Entrophospora and Sclerocytis, a dichotomous key for families and genera in Glomales, AM culture information and requests, taxonomic and other information.
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August 25, 1998: U.S. National Fungus Collection Web Site.
FYI - If its fungus and it's connected to agriculture you can now look it up on the WWW. The ARS has posted, to the web, its new computerized
database for the world's largest collection of agriculturally important fungi. The web address is: http://nt.ars-grin.gov/fungaldatabases/Index.cfm?fromdatabaseframe=yes.
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August 1998: A special discount for the ICOM2
meeting has been arranged (but anyone can use it), for the book:
Brundrett M, Bougher N, Dell B, Grave T, Malajczuk N. 1996. Working with Mycorrhizas in Forestry and Agriculture. Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research Monograph 32, Canberra. Supplier = Bibiotech. 374 pp.
The discount will still be available after the
conference. Published by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
in 1996. For the very low price of US $68.00 including postage and handling to the
US or Europe.
Book reviews: December, 1996, Mycorrhiza 6: 509; April, 1997, New Phytologist 135: 788. To claim the discount mention ICOM2 when ordering the book through ANUTECH*
or use the fliers that will be available at the Conference. It is not
necessary to attend the conference to take advantage of this offer. Internet orders: http://www.bibliotech.com.au. Email Mark Brundrett for more info.
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1998 Mycorrhizal Books and Reviews:
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Mycorrhiza movies and animated gifs. Cool. See Hyde et al. Mycorrhiza (1997) 7:167, for details (and viewing instructions) |
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Visited INVAM's site recently? (International Culture Collection of AM and VAM Fungi, maintained by Joe Morton and colleagues). Nice. Much info and many pictures of Glomales: classification, culture information, storing inoculum, infectivity assays, species descriptions |
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APS Media Room MSA Newsletter "Inoculum" |
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