*Study on /Xylella fastidiosa/ plant hosts and vectors in Belgium and
the influence of specific plant growth conditions on disease development**
*
*Call for candidates**
*
In the framework of a Belgian 2-years research project on the potential
insect vectors of the four subspecies of /Xylella fastidiosa/, we are
looking for a postdoctoral scientist, preferably with a previous
experience with /Xylella fastidiosa/, and skilled either in plant
pathology or in entomology or both.
The work will be based at the Université catholique de Louvain (UCL) and
the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and start in early 2016.
The work will consist in two parts :
1. Survey of potential vectors and search for /X. fastidiosa/ in the
insects; analysis of phenology and life history traits.
2. Evaluation of the transmission of the four subspecies of /X.
fastidiosa/ to four model plant species by potential insect vector
species common in Belgium, under G2Q controlled conditions:
contamination of potential vectors using infected periwinkle;
attempts to contaminate model host plants using artificially
contaminated vector insects; detection and quantification of /X.
fastidiosa/ in the insect vectors; if possible, sentinel nurseries
in contaminated areas.
Candidates are invited to contact Prof. Claude Bragard
(claude.bragard(a)uclouvain.be) and Prof. Jean-Claude Grégoire
(jcgregoi(a)ulb.ac.be) with a motivation letter and a CV.
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Jean-Claude Grégoire
Lutte biologique et Ecologie spatiale - LUBIES
/Biological Control and Spatial Ecology lab/
Université Libre de Bruxelles
CP 160/12 - 50 av. FD Roosevelt
1050 Bruxelles
Belgium
Tel +32 (0)2 650 31 79
http://lubies.ulb.ac.be/http://www.agroecologie.be/
Dear colleagues,
Applications are invited for a PhD position to be held at INRA Nancy
(France) on the following topic: Genetic architecture of
pathogenicity-associated life history traits in the poplar rust fungus.
You can find more information here: http://mycor.nancy.inra.fr/IAM/?p=5260
Application: Send CV, cover letter and contact details of two referees
to Pascal Frey (pascal.frey(a)nancy.inra.fr) before 1 October 2015.
Feel free to forward this announcement to potentially interested
candidates. Apologies for cross postings.
Best regards,
Pascal Frey
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Dr Pascal FREY
INRA, University of Lorraine
Department of Tree - Microbe Interactions
Ecology of Forest Pathogenic Fungi team
UMR1136 IAM
F-54280 Champenoux
FRANCE
Phone: 33 383 394 056
Mobile: 33 6 31 45 94 07
E-mail: pascal.frey(a)nancy.inra.fr
http://mycor.nancy.inra.fr/IAM/?page_id=731
Dear Division 7 colleagues,
This is a call that might interest you: the 2015 Forest Invasives Summer Photo Contest of FOREST INVASIVES CANADA: for details visit http://forestinvasives.ca/Learn-and-Participate/Photo-Contest!
Photographers of all ages* and skill levels are invited to participate in the 2015 Forest Invasives Photo Contest. The purpose of this contest is to raise awareness about forest invasive species and to encourage Canadians to learn how to identify them. All entries will be posted on our website and may be incorporated into our educational content. A judging panel will review and rate all of the photos and the top three entries will receive a prize. So grab your cameras and start shooting! You will be surprised how many invasive species you can find in your own backyard!
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Entries must be submitted by September 30, 2015
Best regards
Brigitte
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Find out about IUFRO events at the World Forestry Congress: <http://www.iufro.org/events/other-major-events/wfc-2015/> http://www.iufro.org/events/other-major-events/wfc-2015/
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Mag. Brigitte Burger - Web Management
International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO)
IUFRO Headquarters - Secretariat
Marxergasse 2, 1030 Vienna, Austria
Tel.: +43-1-877 0151-14 * Fax: +43-1-877 0151-50
Website: <http://www.iufro.org/> http://www.iufro.org * Email: <mailto:burger@iufro.org> burger(a)iufro.org
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We are pleased to announce the first of several new positions related to forest health at the University of Florida. The School of Forest Resources and Conservation seek applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Resilience and Restoration Silviculture (see attached description).
Details on the cluster can be found here: http://sfrc.ufl.edu/opportunities/healthy-forests-cohort/%E2%80%8E
Please distribute this announcement to anyone who may be interested in this position. Thank you!
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/forestpathologyhttp://sfrc.ufl.edu/treehealth/
twitter: @ForestPathology
Hello forpathers,
I am in fairly urgent need of a pathogenic isolate of Apiognomonia veneta (Discula nervisequa), causal agent of sycamore anthracnose, preferably from North America. We have tried to isolate it from American sycamore all season here in Ohio and we have failed miserably, for some reason. We need it to conduct controlled inoculations.
We will request an APHIS permit to import into Ohio if anyone is willing to share.
Thank you for your consideration!
Enrico
[The Ohio State University]
Pierluigi (Enrico) Bonello Professor
Dept. of Plant Pathology
201 Kottman Hall | 2021 Coffey Road Columbus, OH 43210
614-688-5401 Office | 614-292-4455 Fax
bonello.2(a)osu.edu<mailto:bonello.2@osu.edu> osu.edu<http://osu.edu/>
http://plantpath.osu.edu/bonello - http://caps.osu.edu<http://caps.osu.edu/> - http://cmib.osu.edu<http://cmib.osu.edu/> - http://esgp.osu.edu<http://esgp.osu.edu/>/
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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/forestpathologyhttp://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
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
Dear Pathologists,
The purpose of this email is to provide an update about the status of
crowdfunding for a project to survey the native forests of South Africa
with citizen science
<https://experiment.com/projects/discovering-plant-destroyers-in-south-afric…>.
My name is Joey Hulbert and I am pleased to say we have reached 84% ($4,185
USD) of our goal. More than 57 people have made pledges, including a few
forest pathologists. We still need to raise ~$800 USD so I am asking that
you help share the project one more time. Please help us reach our goal by
sharing the project via social networking, email, or speaking with
colleagues and stakeholders.
By backing the project, individuals will be able to follow the progress
through regular updates and direct communication. Backers will also have
many opportunities to improve the project by contributing ideas and
feedback for problem solving and the project design.
If you want to listen to a short (~4:00) discussion about the project, this
is a link to an interview I had on NPR:
http://klcc.org/post/osu-microbiologist-heads-south-africa
During the course of the crowdfunding campaign, I have also created several
open access lab-notes (pseudo blog posts) that are complimentary to the
project.
· How do you teach someone about microorganisms without a microscope?
https://experiment.com/u/E9e9aQ
· Surveying for plant destroyers https://experiment.com/u/52APhQ
· "Fight them on the beaches or let the new order begin"
https://experiment.com/u/8KXEFg
· Six reasons to back this research https://experiment.com/u/Lc1E7w
· What is citizen science https://experiment.com/u/WETOKA
· A recent excursion into Sudden Oak Death infected lands
https://experiment.com/u/22omNA
I hope this project has provided an example of the opportunities with
crowdfunding. Feel free to contact me if you are considering using
crowdfunding—I would be happy to share what I have learned and provide
recommendations.
Thank you to everyone who has helped already. I am excited to start this
project! I am confident we will reach our goal with your help. Please share
the project one more time.
Sincerely,
Joey Hulbert
Admitted PhD Student, Department of Microbiology and Plant Pathology,
University of Pretoria,
Forestry and Agriculture Biotechnology Institute, South Africa
Current Crowdfunding Project:
https://experiment.com/projects/discovering-plant-destroyers-in-south-afric…
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Lori Eckhardt <eckhalg(a)auburn.edu <mailto:eckhalg@auburn.edu>>
Date: 2015-04-01 19:32 GMT+02:00
GRADUATE STUDY IN PINE PHYSIOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY
SCHOOL OF FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE SCIENCES
AUBURN UNIVERSITY
The School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University is seeking a Ph.D. candidate to study the root disease and ecophysiological conditions preceding pine decline in loblolly pine across the southeastern U.S. The research will investigate root disease thresholds and tree physiological conditions contributing to significant growth loss, and their interaction with climatic and soil variables. The student will collaborate with researchers from the USDA Forest Service and the Forest Health Cooperative membership. The position is available May 2015. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, transcripts (photocopy is acceptable), and Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores (photocopy is acceptable) to Dr. Lori Eckhardt.
Stipends: Graduate research assistantships are available at $19,180/yr at the Ph.D. level plus tuition fees are waived. In addition, the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences has several fellowships for exceptional candidates. These are offered to prospective students and are awarded competitively.
Desirable qualifications: B.S. and M.S. in forest biology, plant biology, tree/plant physiology, plant pathology or related degree. In addition to meeting Graduate School admission requirements, applicants are evaluated and recommended for admission by the graduate faculty of the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences based on an examination of their scores on the GRE, TOEFL tests for international students, their previous academic record, experience, and letters of recommendation. A minimum GPA of 3.0 in previous academic course work and minimum scores both verbal and quantitative in the 50th percentile range for the GRE are required.
Contact: Dr. Lori Eckhardt
School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences
3301 SFWS Building
Auburn University, AL 36849
eckhalg(a)auburn.edu <mailto:eckhalg@auburn.edu>
phone: 334-844-2720 <tel:334-844-2720>
For information regarding the application procedure for admission and assistantship please visit: http://www.sfws.auburn.edu/gpo/index.php <http://www.sfws.auburn.edu/gpo/index.php> and http://www.grad.auburn.edu <http://www.grad.auburn.edu>, or for direct inquiries contact:
Audrey Grindle
Acad. Prog. Admin. Spec.
School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences
3201 Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Building
Auburn University, AL 36849-5418
Tel: 334-844-9250 <tel:334-844-9250>; Fax 334-844-1084 <tel:334-844-1084>; Email: apg0008(a)auburn.edu <mailto:apg0008@auburn.edu>
Dr. Lori G. Eckhardt
Associate Professor & Director
Integrated Forest Pathology/Entomology
School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences
Forest Health Dynamics Laboratory
Forest Health Cooperative
602 Duncan Drive, Ste 3301
Auburn University, AL 36849-5418
Phone: (334) 844-2720 <tel:%28334%29%20844-2720> Lab: (334) 844-1058 <tel:%28334%29%20844-1058> Fax: (334) 844-1084 <tel:%28334%29%20844-1084>
Email: eckhalg(a)auburn.edu <mailto:eckhalg@auburn.edu>
Website: https://fp.auburn.edu/sfws/eckhardt/ <https://fp.auburn.edu/sfws/eckhardt/>
https://fp.auburn.edu/ForestHealthCooperative/default.htm <https://fp.auburn.edu/ForestHealthCooperative/default.htm>
The US Forest Service, Forest Health Protection office in Coeur d'Alene, ID is advertising for a GS-9/11/12 Plant Pathologist. The announcements opened today on usajobs.gov. These positions are for US citizens.
The Merit announcement closes on 04/08/2015. The DEMO vacancy announcement closes on 04/03/2015.
Following are the USAJOBS links for this position:
Merit: 15-01-119048G-SGA https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetail/398877100
Demo: 15-01-119048DP-SG https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetail/398876900
Read the entire vacancy announcement, particularly the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section. If all required documents are not submitted, applicants will not be referred for consideration.
Also as stated in the Announcement, transcripts are required at the time of application for this professional position. A copy of a diploma does NOT meet this requirement.
If you have questions about the application process, there is contact information in the announcement. Do not contact me about how to apply. I can answer questions specific to the job responsibilities.
Gregg
[USFS]
Gregg DeNitto
Forest Pathologist/Group Leader
Forest Service
Northern and Intermountain Regions
Forest Health Protection
Missoula Field Office
p: 406-329-3637
c: 406-396-8840
f: 406-329-3557
gdenitto(a)fs.fed.us<mailto:gdenitto@fs.fed.us>
200 E Broadway
Missoula, MT 59807
http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/r1/forest-grasslandhealth
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