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Soil and Water Science Department |
July
7-11, 2008
McCarty Hall B; Room 3096
University of Florida,
Gainesville, FL |
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Introduction

This training course is designed for scientists, organic farmers, and others
interested in the practical and theoretical aspects of using mycorrhizal fungi
to enhance plant growth and nutrient cycling.
Typical fields of interest include studies in plant biology and ecology, soil
and plant interactions in agriculture and horticulture, ecosystem carbon flux,
and symbiosis research.
Practical laboratory sessions will be supported by lectures and discussions.
Technical manuals containing all
experimental protocols will be provided to
participants.
The course provides 36 hours of training and instruction, and a
Certificate of Completion will be provided upon conclusion. Enrollment is
limited, so register early to secure a seat in the course.
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Who
Should Attend?
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Biologists
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Microbiologists
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Ecologists
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Agricultural Scientists
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Agricultural engineers
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Farmers
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Organic Farmers
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Foresters
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Plant Scientists
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Soil Scientists
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Ways to Benefit
Upon completion of this course, you will be able
to:
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Examine the
mycorrhizal status of plants.
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Evaluate the mycorrhizal status of soils
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Estimate root length percent colonization
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Estimate the mycorrhizal inoculum potential of
plant
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Estimate the mycorrhizal inoculum potential of
soils
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Certify the quality and quantity of
mycorrhizal inoculum
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Isolate mycorrhizal fungi DNA
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Use
electrophoresis and PCR protocols
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Use computer program for phylogenetic
placement of DNA sequences
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Create and interpret mycorrhizal fungi
phylogeny
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Identify and describe mycorrhizal fungi
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Culture and multiply mycorrhizal inoculum
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Mass production of mycorrhizal inoculum
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Use mycorrhizal fungi as biofertilizers
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Use mycorrhizal inoculum to improve plant
growth and development
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Use
mycorrhizal association to improve soil quality
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Use mycorrhizal fungi in cleaning contaminated
soils
- Advance your overall training and expertise to be environmental
consulter, soil microbiology tester, mycorrhizal estimator, or mycorrhizal
inoculum supplier
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Daily
Agenda
Monday, July 7, 2008
| 09:00-12:00 |
Introductions, Course Overview, Laboratory Orientation,
Sampling Techniques, and Field Sampling |
| 12:00-13:00 |
Lunch on own |
| 13:00-17:00 |
Lecture - Practical Applications of Mycorrhizal
Association |
Tuesday, July 8,
2008
| 09:00-12:00 |
Spore Isolation, Microscope Observation, and Root
Staining |
| 12:00-13:00 |
Lunch on own |
| 13:00-17:00 |
Estimate Colonization |
Wednesday, July
9, 2008
| 09:00-12:00 |
Microscope Slide Preparation , Morphological
Identification, and
Pot Culture Initiation |
| 12:00-13:00 |
Lunch on own |
| 13:00-17:00 |
Colonized Root DNA Extraction -
MO BIO Technique |
Thursday, July
10, 2008
| 09:00-12:00 |
Electrophoresis and PCR Techniques |
| 12:00-13:00 |
Lunch on own |
| 13:00-17:00 |
Lectures - Theory and Methods
of DNA Isolation, Theory of PCR, and Primer Selection |
Friday, July 11, 2008
| 09:00-12:00 |
Introduction of Phylogeny and Computer Laboratory for
Phylogenetic Placement of Sequences |
| 12:00-13:00 |
Lunch on own |
| 13:00-17:00 |
Discussion and Questions |
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Course
Instructors
Andy Ogram,
PhD. microbiologist and microbial ecologist with an
interest in biogeochemical cycling.
molecol.ifas.ufl.edu
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Abid Al Agely, PhD. mycologist and microbial ecologist with
special interest in phytoremediation.
mycorrhizae.ifas.ufl.edu/
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Jyotsna Sharma , PhD environmental
horticulturist with an interest in mycorrhizal diversity and function
nfrec.ifas.ufl.edu/Sharma
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Registration
Information
Enrollment in this course is limited to the first 10 participants, and
registrations
will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
All figures are presented in US dollars ($).
| Early Reduced Registration
(on or before May 7, 2008) |
$750 |
| Regular Registration
(after May 7, 2008) |
$850 |
What Does the Fee Include? The
registration fee includes one copy of the course manual and daily refreshments.
Participants are on their own for all meals.
Refund Policy: Requests for registration
refunds will be honored if written notification of cancellation is received by
the Office of Conferences on or before June 14, 2008. A $100.00 processing fee
will be deducted from all refunds. Sorry, no refunds will be honored for
cancellations after June 14, 2008.
Special Needs: Participants with special
needs can be reasonably accommodated by contacting Abid Al Agely in the Soil and
Water Science Department at least 10 working days prior to the conference. He
can be reached by phone at 1-352-392-1951 (ext. 220), by fax at 1-352-392-3902,
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Training
Site
This
course will be held at the University of Florida’s Campus, McCarty Hall B,
Room 3096. A Field trip will be conducted to collect samples for the training course from the Gainesville
area. Water and refreshments will be provided.
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Hotel
Accommodations
Several hotel and motel establishments are available in the Gainesville
area to provide guest room accommodations throughout the course. Participants
are responsible for making their own hotel guest room reservations, and
a list of properties and applicable guest room rates will be sent to you
upon request.
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Area
Information
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For
Further Information
Training Information:
Dr. Abid Al Agely - Organizer
University of Florida/IFAS
Soil and Water Science Department
PO Box 110290
Gainesville, FL 32611-0290
PHONE: (352) 392-1951
FAX: (352) 392-3092
EMAIL: aaag@ufl.edu |
Registration Information:
Sharon Borneman – Coordinator
University of Florida/IFAS
Office of Conferences & Institutes (OCI)
Building 639 Mowry Road
PO Box 110750
Gainesville, FL 32611-0750
PHONE: (352) 392-5930
FAX: (352) 392-9734
EMAIL: spb@ufl.edu |
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