Hello Forpathers,
The following pictures were taken from recently felled white pines in a small area on water company property experiencing some severe dieback. This is a very dense stand, heavily overcrowded and large, maybe 60-80 years old, having obviously never had a thinning. So they're stressed. But when I had one of the foresters fell a couple of trees so we could look for any signs of disease, we noticed this bright orange staining. I don't have any reason to believe that this orange staining is the cause of the dieback, since it's not common to all the trees that are dying, but it's a curiosity worth inquiring about. The orange color was most strikingly vivid when the trees were first cut.
Thanks,
Bob
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Robert E. Marra, Ph.D.
Forest Pathologist
Department of Plant Pathology and Ecology
Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
123 Huntington Street, P.O. Box 1106
New Haven CT 06504-1106
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Greetings Forpathers-
We are about to embark on a very large project that will entail coring a large number (a couple thousand) tropical rainforest trees to look at fungi decaying the insides of the trees. The trees are part of a long-term study, and there is significant (and reasonable) concern that we do no harm to the trees that might speed their demise. As such, there are very strong opinions about what we should do to the holes after we remove the cores. As the pathologist on the project, it is my responsibility to provide a clear, evidence-based rationale for what we do, and I'm seeking Forpath advice on the latest (preferably with published studies).
I know there is plenty out there about not tarring or painting pruning wounds. I have a rather old publication on wound healing of cores in tropical trees that showed pretty rapid sealing of drill wounds (through a variety of mechanisms) (Gilbert and Guariguata 1996 Biotropica 28: 23-29). But I'm not finding much empirical work out there on what should best be done to handle deep wounds like trunk cores on trees.
Any advice -- your personal observations, citations, rationale for different approaches - would be greatly appreciated.
What would you do to protect trees from infection after coring?
Thanks very much,
Greg
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Dear colleagues,
With deep sorrow and regret, we have to announce that Professor Edwin
Donaubauer passed away on March 18, 2012 in his 80th year of life in
Vienna.
The burial took place on March 27 at Mauer Cemetery. A requiem will be
held at parish church St. Erhard, 1230 Vienna, Endresstrasse/Maurer
Hauptplatz, on Saturday, April 14 at 09:00.
Edwin Donaubauer was a pioneer of forest pathology, forest entomology
and forest protection in Austria. For 40 years he was one of the
influential persons of the Federal Forest Research Centre, Vienna (now
Federal Research and Training Centre for Forests, Natural Hazards and
Landscape – BFW, http://bfw.ac.at) and greatly contributed to its rise
to an international recognized institution for forest research, first as
a young scientist and from 1964 to 1994 as head of the Institute of
Forest Protection (http://bfw.ac.at/rz/bfwcms.web?dok=1244) Edwin
Donaubauer was also closely attached to the University of Natural
Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU, http://www.boku.ac.at/,
http://www.wabo.boku.ac.at/507.html) where he has been lecturing for 40
years, from 1971 to 2011.
Besides his national commitments in Austria, Edwin Donaubauer was
thinking in international dimensions, was in intensive contact with
numerous colleagues abroad and was strongly engaged in international
forest research activities (e. g. IUFRO and FAO). He was one of the
founders of the European Journal of Forest Pathology (now Forest
Pathology) and has been serving as a member of its editorial board for
38 years.
In a world of specialization Edwin Donaubauer always impressed us
because of his deep and broad knowledge in all sub-disciplines of forest
protection (forest pathology, forest protection, air pollution and
wildlife ecology). He will be remembered for his open and communicative
personality, his positive attitude to life, his good sense of humor and
his readiness to help others.
Edwin Donaubauer was so enthusiastically committed to teaching that he
continued to give lectures and courses into his late 70's, even until
November 2011. Generations of students will remember his enthusiasm for
science, his inspiration as a teacher and his unique way of lecturing
combining well-grounded expert and practical knowledge with humorously
and colorful told anecdotes and case studies.
Attached you will find a photograph of Edwin, how we will remember him
(taken during an excursion to the Alps in 1991).
He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and mentor to many. He is
survived by his wife Annelies, his daughters Andrea and Beatrix and his
son Christian and their families.
We strongly miss our passionate friend and insightful mentor!
Warm regards,
Erhard Halmschlager & Thomas Kirisits (BOKU), Thomas L. Cech &
Christian Tomiczek (BFW)
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3rd meeting of "Alien invasive species and international trade" (IUFRO 7.03.12),
Tokyo from June 10 to 16, 2012
Dear fellow forest entomologists and pathologists,
The deadline for abstract submission of the upcoming meeting in Tokyo is just a month away. There is still plenty of room for more presentations. We have secured some sponsorship which enables us to keep the registration costs very affordable, and we have extended the deadline for the early registration discount until April 10. See below for further information and links to conference pages.
Early registration discount extended to April 10, 2012
Deadline for Abstract submission: April 30th, 2012
Abstract(s) should be sent to Kenji Fukuda at fukuda(a)k.u-tokyo.ac.jp<mailto:fukuda@k.u-tokyo.ac.jp>
Please check our websites.
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If you have already sent me an e-mail with your personal information and presentation title, you will still need to submit your registration via the conference website. This involves making an account (ID) with your information which will enable you to see these webpages on which the registration and hotel reservation will be made. (Making your ID does not mean you are registered to the meeting.)
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
We look forward to seeing you in Tokyo!
Please note:
One year on, Tokyo has been largely unaffected by the disastrous earthquake, Tsunami and nuclear accident. It is safe to visit Tokyo and to attend this conference and the post-conference tour.
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting.
Sincerely yours,
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Colleagues - Please forward to others that might be interested...
Now available....
A risk assessment of climate change and the impact of forest diseases on forest ecosystems in the Western United States and Canada
http://www.fs.fed.us/psw/publications/documents/psw_gtr236/
By, John T. Kliejunas
Description: This risk assessment projects the effects of eight forest diseases under two climate-change scenarios (warmer and drier, warmer and wetter). Examples are used to describe how various types of forest diseases may respond to environmental changes. Forest diseases discussed in this report include foliar diseases, Phytophthora diseases, stem rusts, canker diseases, dwarf mistletoes, root diseases, and yellow-cedar decline. The likelihood and consequences of increased damage to forests from each disease as a result of climate change are analyzed and assigned a risk value of high, moderate, or low. The risk value is based on available biological information and subjective judgment. Although results suggest that climate change will affect forest health, uncertainty arises regarding the degree of climate change that will occur; pathogen biology under changing climate; the effects of changing climate directly on the host; and the interactions between the pathogen, host, and climate.
Keywords: Climate change, forest pathogens, environmental risk assessment, foliar diseases, Phytophthora, Armillaria, stem rusts, canker diseases, dwarf mistletoe, root diseases, yellow-cedar decline.
Citation: Kliejunas, John T. 2011. A risk assessment of climate change and the impact of forest diseases on forest ecosystems in the Western United States and Canada. Gen. Tech. Rep. PSW-GTR-236. Albany, CA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station. 70 p.
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Dear colleagues,
I am saddened to pass on the news that Fields Cobb passed away on November 7th in Sandpoint, Idaho, where he retired after many years at UC Berkeley. We'll miss our passionate friend and insightful mentor.
His family and Det Vogler prepared the attached obituary.
Warm regards,
Tom
Tom Harrington
tcharrin(a)iastate.edu
Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology
351 Bessey Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011
ph: 515-294-0582
fax: 515-294-9420
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Hello All,
I am searching for a Ph.D. student to look at resistance to Septoria musiva in hybrid poplar plantations. I have included the job description and application information below. Please feel free to forward this to any interested individuals.
Sincerely,
Jared LeBoldus
POSITION INFORMATION:
Dr. Jared LeBoldus is seeking an outstanding student to pursue a PhD degree in Forest Pathology in Department of Plant Pathology at North Dakota State University (http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/plantpath/faculty/jared-leboldus) Dr. LeBoldus is an Assistant Professor of Plant pathology and has worked for 7 years on disease issues related to forest trees. He has focused on epidemiology in plantation forestry and resistance of Populus species and there hybrids to disease.
The PhD student's research will focus on a 3-year project emphasizing the resistance to Septoria musiva, a fungal pathogen of poplar trees. The student will develop a RT-PCR protocol to quantify pathogen development in host tissue and for use as a diagnostic tool for pathogen detection in the field. The student will also conduct inoculation experiments and use a variety of molecular techniques (e.g.: association mapping, QTL analysis, etc...) to identify resistance genes in the host population and/or virulence factors in the pathogen population.
Depending on the interests of the student this project also offers considerable opportunities and flexibility in designing a research program that investigates areas of specific interest in the context of the overall framework of the project.
Background in plant pathology and or a related field is required. Proficiency in written and spoken English is also a requirement. Experience in plant pathogen interactions, forest pathology, or forest ecology, molecular biology and genetics would be an asset; however, it is not required. Selection of a student will be based on academic achievements, reference letters, and previous research experience. Strong verbal, written and analytical skills are also essential. A Graduate Research Assistantship and tuition waiver will be provided. Students may also be eligible for other scholarships.
The position is available starting June 2012. The starting date is negotiable and can be as late as January 2013. The applicant must meet the entrance requirements for North Dakota State University, Department of Plant Pathology; which can be viewed at: http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/plantpath. Applications must be submitted to the graduate school online at http://www.ndsu.edu/gradschool/.
Any questions about this opportunity should be directed to Dr. LeBoldus at jared.leboldus(a)ndsu.edu<mailto:jared.leboldus@ndsu.edu>
Dear colleagues,
Please see message below from our clinician. If you have an answer, please respond directly to Nancy Taylor (taylor.8(a)osu.edu<mailto:taylor.8@osu.edu>) with a copy to me.
Thanks!
Enrico
Pierluigi (Enrico) Bonello, Professor
Dept. of Plant Pathology
The Ohio State University
201 Kottman Hall
2021 Coffey Road
Columbus, OH 43210
Tel: (614) 688-5401
Lab: (614) 688-5409
Fax: (614) 292-4455
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Environmental Science Graduate Program (ESGP)
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From: nancy <taylor.8(a)osu.edu<mailto:taylor.8@osu.edu>>
Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2012 14:28:44 -0500
To: Enrico Bonello <bonello.2(a)osu.edu<mailto:bonello.2@osu.edu>>
Subject: Pitch-Loblolly Pine needle disease
Enrico, would you post this question to the forest path list?
I received a sample of pitch-loblolly pine (Pinus rigida x taeda) which was planted last spring, plants are about 12-15 inches tall. It appears to have a needle disease, either a spot or maybe a needlecast. My first thought upon seeing the sample was a rust, but microscopic appearance does not seem right to me.
The spots are bright yellow-orange around an apparently acervular fruiting body. I do not recognize this fungus and am not finding it in my usual conifer references. In some of my slides I saw some spermatia-like spores but this is definitely not a pycnidium and so not Phyllosticta. The rounder spores are somewhat variable in size.
Has anyone from the areas where pitch and loblolly pines are native seen this?
Nancy J. Taylor, Director
C. Wayne Ellett Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic
Ohio State University
8995 E. Main St., Bldg 23
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-3399
Phone: (614) 403-1640
FAX: (614) 466-9754
Email: taylor.8(a)osu.edu<mailto:taylor.8@osu.edu>
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Hello all,
We are searching for a Forest Pathologist, MS minimum, or Ph.D. (Faculty Research Assistant) to work with the Swiss Needle Cast Cooperative here at Oregon State University, in the Department of Forest Engineering, Resources and Management.
Description of position below, To review posting and apply, go to hrrp://oregonstate.edu/jobs. Apply to posting #0008642.
Position closes 03-11-2012
Position Information
Position Title
Faculty Research Assistant
Job Title
Faculty Research Assistant
Appointment Type
Academic Teaching/Research Faculty
Job Location
Corvallis
Department
Forest Eng/Resourcs/Mgmt 231600 FOR
Position Summary
The Department of Forest Engineering, Resources & Management (FERM) invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term Faculty Research Assistant position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Department Head.
This position independently performs project development (proposal and design), set-up and maintenance, including data collection, work with fungal disease agents and hosts, management and statistical analyses, for the Swiss Needle Cast Cooperative (SNCC). The SNCC is a research cooperative mandated and funded by the State of Oregon to serve forest land owners in Oregon and Washington by managing research projects that examine the health of coast range forest affected by the disease. This position is key to the operations and management of the SNCC and several other forest health projects aimed at providing managers with valuable information on various forest health issues. This involves working with fungal forest pathogens, project design and implementation, travel to remote field sites for collection of data, data management and analysis. The position will include the hiring, training and supervision of multiple temporary employees, both in the lab and the field. He/she will write and review scientific publications to disseminate information to the scientific and land management audiences, reviewing and maintaining budgets, and preparing and submitting proposals for future Swiss needle cast projects.
Position Duties
30% -- Project management for several ongoing research projects. Makes decisions independently regarding; the collection of field and laboratory data and samples (e.g., foliage, soils, tree increments, etc), development of protocols for collecting data and samples, selection of sites for data and sample collection, determination of equipment necessary to collect samples and data, accurate recording of data and processing of samples, and hiring, training, and supervision of multiple student and/or temporary employees for lab work and data collection in the field. Expected to travel to field locations to collect data.
30% -- Field and lab data collection and work with fungi and host plants. Data management and analysis: Independent development of databases for data collected in the field and laboratory, maintenance of databases, manipulation of data structure to apply statistical procedures, application of statistical procedures using a variety of statistical programming packages, and summarization of findings from statistical analyses into reports and manuscripts.
20% -- Writes and reviews manuscripts and annual reports: Independently prepares figures and tables from statistical analyses, reviews relevant literature, writes and reviews manuscripts, submits manuscripts to scientific journals, and responds to comments from reviewers. Assists in writing the SNCC annual report, which reviews the research findings and accounting of the SNCC for the preceding year.
10% -- Budgets: Organizes, reviews, and maintains research budgets in Forest Health program, specifically the Swiss Needle Cast Budget. This includes tracking spending, coordinating with investigators, and reporting spending to participating agencies for various research projects.
10% -- Assists in grant proposal writing and preparation: Organizes, submits, and assists in writing grant proposals to multiple agencies, using multiple avenues of grant submission, e.g., grants.gov and Fastlane (National Science Foundation). Primarily responsible for coordination of scientific ideas and proposed budgets between collaborators.
Position Duties (continued):
Working Conditions/Work Schedule:
The SNCC FRA will be working in a wide variety of field settings. Working conditions in the field can include work on steep terrain and dense forests, hiking through forests, using compass and GPS to navigate in the field, work during cold, rainy, and otherwise inclement weather. Employee must be physically able to work in these field conditions. However, most field work will occur between April and October. Work will include tree measurement, sampling for foliage diseases, establishing plots for long term monitoring.
Minimum/Required Qualifications
M.S. in Forest Pathology or related field.
Experience working in the area of forest pathology with a focus on fungi causing tree disease.
Experience with statistical analyses.
Preferred Qualifications
Use of statistical program packages such as SAS and S-Plus.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to learn tree climbing.
A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
Scholarly Outcomes for Position (academic faculty only)
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search:
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Posting Date
02-19-2012
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Closing Date
03-11-2012
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David Shaw
Extension Forest Health Specialist and Director, Swiss Needle Cast Cooperative
Department of Forest Engineering, Resources and Management (Associate Professor)
College of Forestry, Oregon State University
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Hello Colleagues,
Please find below the announcement for the upcoming Phytophthora workshop. This workshop will be of great interest for anyone who likes to learn how to isolate and identify Phytophthora and Pythium species.
Best Regards,
Yilmaz
Yilmaz Balci, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
University of Maryland
Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture
2114 Plant Sciences Building
College Park, MD, 20742-4452
Phone (office-2114): 301_405 9744
Phone (lab-2180): 301_405 0314
Fax: 301_314 9308
http://www.psla.umd.edu
4th International Workshop for Phytophthora, Pythium, and Phytopythium
AND
International Web Symposium on Oomycetes of Regulatory Concern in International Trade
We are very pleased to announce the presentation of the "4th International workshop for Phytophthora, Pythium, and Phytopythium" and the International Web Symposium "Oomycetes of Regulatory Concern in International Trade" to be held during May 21-25 2012 at University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA.
The primary purpose of the workshop is to provide hands-on training on morphological and molecular tools used to identify species within the genera. Participants will have the chance to examine a selected assemblage of species from each genus using type species. The innovative "Morphological and Molecular Identification Tools for Oomycetes: Phytophthora - Lucid and Tabular Keys" with important information of the described species will be presented at the event.
Z. Gloria Abad at the USDA-CPHST and Yilmaz Balci at Univ. of MD are the organizers. Instructors for the workshop are: Frank Martin USDA-ARS, Salinas, CA; Michael Coffey World Oomycetes Genetics Resource Collection (WOGRC) Univ. of California; Gloria Abad and Yilmaz Balci from the USA; and Arthur de Cock CBS, Fungal Biodiversity Center, Utrecht, The Netherlands. Invited Speakers are: Seogchan kang Pennsylvania State University - Phytophthora Database; and Kurt Zeller at USDA-CPHST, Beltsville, MD.
The International Web Symposium will be presented during the morning of Wednesday 23rd as an additional activity for the workshop. Invited Speakers are: Clive Brasier and Joan Webber at the Forest Research Agency Farnham UK; Marco Thines from Univ. of Hohenheim, Germany; Trena Burgess from The Centre for Phytophthora Science and Management, Australia; André Lévesque from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and Paloma Abad from the Mediterranean Agroforestal Institute of the Polytechnic Univ. of Valencia, Spain.
Registrations for the 4th International Workshop will be open until April 30 2012 at http://www.psla.umd.edu/faculty/Balci/workshop2011/index.cfm
