Dear Sheila,

I'm working on micropropagation of tropical forest species cedar, mahogany, teak and Gmelina. I have also worked in the cryopreservation of tree seeds. My institute CATIE offers doctoral and master studies in issue as forest conservation, climate change and has an interesting set up for regional training if you want to expand the scope of this course capacity.

If anything I can contribute directly or to contact colleagues working these issues, you can contact me.

Best Regards, M.Elena

Dra. María Elena Aguilar Vega

Jefa Laboratorios de Biotecnología

CATIE, TURRIALBA 7170, COSTA RICA

Telf: (506) 2558 2386

www.catie.ac.cr

De: div2 [mailto:div2-bounces@lists.iufro.org] En nombre de Sheila Ward
Enviado el: jueves, 16 de junio de 2016 11:50
Para: IUFRO Division 2 List <div2@lists.iufro.org>
Asunto: [IUFRO Div 2] On developing a basic online course for tropical forest genetics

Dear IUFRO Physiology and Genetics Division 2:

I am thinking about preparing a basic forest genetics course for the forest engineering program at the Technical Institute of the Zona Maya in Chetumal, Quintana Roo. It could be part of larger effort to establish an online course available to any interested person, perhaps available in multiple languages (English, Spanish, French). The course materials might be used for a local course, or for review.  This sort of material is best given in a face-to-face class, but I think it would help a local instructor to have such materials available.

I believe is a big need for this sort of course for many tropical areas. I am wondering if anyone would be interested helping to construct this course? Credit would be given to all participants.

Thanks,

Sheila Ward