Soil Microbiology Short Course: Applications and Analyses of Mycorrhizal Associations

July 9-11, 2018   |   UF Campus, McCarty Hall B, Room 3108   |   Gainesville  FL       Good News! Space is available to participate in the Soil Microbiology: Applications and Analyses of Mycorrhizal Associations Training Course! Attendance is limited in order to maximize engagement. Register now to secure your space.         Course Overview   Hosted by the UF/IFAS Soil and Water Sciences, this three-day course is a blend of hands-on, practical laboratory sessions along with lectures and discussions, providing an active learning environment for participants. Class size is limited in order to maximize individual attention.    During the course, participants will gain hands-on experience with recognizing, culturing and using mycorrhizae. By the end of the course, attendees will be able to work with mycorrhizal associations and will be familiar with their use as bio-fertilizers, and when those associations will not be of benefit. Attendees will also be able to determine the efficiency at which mycorrhizae make associations with plant roots.    The course provides 21 hours of training and instruction and completing the course will give attendees both knowledge and credibility.  Upon conclusion, each participant will receive a Certificate of Completion.   See Agenda     About This successful training course is designed for: scientists  farmers interested in organic farming ecologists biologists consultants soil amendment industry representatives others interested in the practical and theoretical aspects of using mycorrhizal associations to enhance plant growth and nutrient cycling.     Registration   Enrollment in this course is limited to the first 12 participants and registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.      Early Reduced Registration (on or before June 1, 2018)  $500  Regular Registration (after June 1, 2018 if available)  $600          THE PHOTOS Provided courtesy of the UF/IFAS Soil & Water Sciences Department, all photos are of past Soil Microbiology: Applications and Analyses of Mycorrhizal Associations Training Courses. See More Photos Here!   CONTACT Training Information:  Dr. Abid Al Agely, Email: aaag@ufl.edu Registration Inquiries: kimmer72@ufl.edu or mstage@ufl.edu   STAY CONNECTED: