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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Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

1. Examine the mycorrhizal status of plants.

2. Evaluate the mycorrhizal status of soils

3. Estimate root length percent colonization

4. Estimate the mycorrhizal inoculum potential of plant

5. Estimate the mycorrhizal inoculum potential of soils

6. Certify the quality and quantity of mycorrhizal inoculum

7. Isolate mycorrhizal fungi DNA

8. Use electrophoresis and PCR protocols

9. Use computer program for phylogenetic placement of DNA sequences

10. Create and interpret mycorrhizal fungi phylogeny

11. Identify and describe mycorrhizal fungi

12. Culture and multiply mycorrhizal inoculum

13. Mass production of mycorrhizal inoculum

14. Use mycorrhizal fungi as biofertilizers

15. Use mycorrhizal inoculum to improve plant growth and development

16. Use mycorrhizal association to improve soil quality

17. Use mycorrhizal fungi in cleaning contaminated soils

18. Advance your overall training and expertise to be environmental consulter, soil microbiology tester, mycorrhizal estimator, or mycorrhizal inoculum supplier

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 Tuesday, July 14, 2008

 Wednesday, July 15, 2008

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Course Instructors

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Enrollment in this course is limited to the first 20 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 13, 2009)	$500
Regular Registration (after May 13, 2009)	$600

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, 2009. A $100.00 processing fee will be deducted from all refunds. Sorry, no refunds will be honored for cancellations after June 14, 2009.

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, or by calling 1-800-955-8771 (TDD), within the state of Florida.

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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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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.
 

Gainesville Area Lodging Options

Parking & Directions   We recommend parking in the new Visitor Welcome Center and Bookstore parking garage located on Museum Road. There is a daily fee of $5.00 to park in this garage. Park first and then follow payment instructions posted on signs at each space. These signs direct customers to one of four pay stations where electronic space meters accept payment in bills, coins or Visa and MasterCard. An attendant will be available to answer questions or assist you at the pay stations. If you are staying at the Reitz Union Hotel, you will receive parking privileges in the garage for one vehicle per room.   Map to Welcome Center & Bookstore Parking Garage   Driving Directions to Welcome Center & Bookstore Parking Garage   Map from Parking Garage to McCarty Hall
Tampa International Airport	Shuttle Transportation to/from Jacksonville and Orlando Airports

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