It's not too late to register for the Laurel Wilt Conference
by Brigitte Burger
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From: "SMITH,JASON ANDREW" < <mailto:jasons@ufl.edu> jasons(a)ufl.edu>
Date: Mon, 18 May 2015 15:39:34 +0000
Subject: Its not too late to register for the Laurel Wilt Conference
If you are interested in attending, there are still a few spots left. Follow the link below for registration. We have an exciting agenda – we will see incredible damage from the disease in the Everglades and you a guaranteed to see at least a few alligators! Let me know if you have any questions.
Jason
Jason A. Smith
Associate Professor of Forest Pathology
State Forest Health Extension Specialist
School of Forest Resources and Conservation
University of Florida
212 Newins-Ziegler Hall
Gainesville, FL
32611-0410
352-846-0843 (office)
352-327-1742 (cell)
sfrc.ufl.edu/forestpathology
http://sfrc.ufl.edu/treehealth/
http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/laurelwilt/
Tuesday, June 16, 2015 (Pre-Conference)
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Registration
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Welcome Networking Social
Wednesday, June 17, 2015 (Day I)
7:00am
Morning Refreshments - Bus Loading Area
8:00am - 5:00pm
Field Trip
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Dinner Cookout
Evening on own
Thursday, June 18, 2015 (Day 2)
7:00am - 5:00pm
Registration
7:00 - 8:00am
Morning Refreshments
GENERAL SESSION
Moderator: Don Duerr, USDA-Forest Health Protection
8:00-8:30am
Welcome and Introduction to laurel wilt –Jason Smith, University of Florida- School of Forest Resources & Conservation (SFRC)
8:30-9:00am
Laurel wilt in the context of ambrosia beetles worldwide – Jiri Hulcr, University of Florida- School of Forest Resources & Conservation (SFRC)
9:00-9:30am
Disease biology and host-pathogen interactions –
Randy Ploetz, University of Florida- Tropical Research & Education Center (TREC)
9:30-10:00am
Vector ecology and lateral transfer – Daniel Carrillo, University of Florida- Tropical Research & Education Center (TREC)
10:00-10:30am
Chemical ecology of X. glabratus and implications for monitoring and management – Paul Kendra, USDA-Agricultural Research Service
10:30-11:00am
Refreshment Break
11:00-11:20am
Deconstructing the ecological extinction of redbay in maritime forest communities – Jonathan Evans, Sewanee, University of the South-Biology
11:20-11:40am
Scope of laurel wilt mortality to redbay forests – Geoff Wang, Clemson University- School of Agricultural, Forest, and Environmental Sciences(SAFES)
11:40am-12:00pm
Patterns and observations of laurel wilt in sassafras – Chip Bates, Georgia Forestry Commission
12:00-1:30pm
Lunch
1:30-1:50pm
Laurel wilt etiology in pondspice and other hosts – Steve Fraedrich/Susan Best, USDA-Forest Service
1:50-2:10pm
Host reservoirs and long term dynamics in laurel wilt affected forests – Jeff Eickwort, Florida Forest Service
2:10-2:30pm
Laurel wilt impacts, expansion and future in the Everglades – LeRoy Rodgers/Tony Pernas, Everglades National Park
2:30-2:50pm
Modeling the spread of laurel wilt in sassafras: Are additional ecosystems at risk? – John Riggins, Mississippi State University-Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Entomology and Plant Pathology
2:50-3:00pm
Refreshment Break
3:00-3:20pm
Resistance in Persea and future restoration – Marc Hughes, University of Florida- School of Forest Resources & Conservation (SFRC)
3:20-3:40pm
Mitigating cultural losses from laurel wilt – Jason Smith/Lanette Sobel, University of Florida- School of Forest Resources & Conservation (SFRC)
3:40-4:00pm
Redbay Monitoring on Cumberland Island National Seashore (CINS) –
Paul Merten, US Forest Service, Forest Heath Protection, Southern Region
4:00-4:30pm
Panel discussion – All speakers
4:30-5:00pm
Conclusion – Action items
5:00pm
Conference Concludes
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Post Doc position available at Tennessee State University
by Brigitte Burger
From: Mmbaga, Margaret <mmmbaga(a)tnstate.edu>
Subject: RE:Post Doc position available at Tennessee State University
POSITION
POST DOC – Plant Pathology
website: www.tnstate.edu
College of Agriculture, Human & Natural Sciences
Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Position Description: Tennessee State University (TSU) is seeking a full time, POST DOC in molecular plant pathology. The position is located at the TSU main campus in Nashville, Tennessee. Applicants are expected to have a strong foundation in the principles and concepts of plant pathology, mycology, molecular techniques, and relevant research experiences in the use of molecular tools to address applied issues in plant pathology. The incumbent is expected to have the ability to bridge basic and applied research in integrated disease management using biological control and host plant resistance. Although the incumbent will work under a research group leader as a supervisor, he/she is be expected to have some independence in carrying out the research, taking part in supervising graduate students as well as work-study undergraduate students. This is a great opportunity for career development in Plant Pathology in that the incumbent will take part in developing the research program to new levels and in grant writing. Applicants need to provide: 1) a completed online TSU employment application; 2) a cover letter highlighting qualifications and relevant skills related to the position; 3) a curriculum vitae; 4) names and contact information of at least three references; 5) copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
Minimum Requirements: Ph.D. or ABD in Plant Pathology or related fields. Demonstrated training in Plant Pathology, Microbiology, Mycology and Molecular Biology; demonstrated ability to initiate, complete and publish research results in refereed publications, supervision of research support staff and/or mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students.
Advertised Salary: $ 42,000 with benefits
If you have any questions email: mmmbaga(a)tnstate.edu
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