Nematodes in cropping systems: identification & techniques 2019

Overview

When: 2 – 6 December 2019

Where: The University of Adelaide, South Australia

Presenters: Dr Mike Hodda (CSIRO), Dr Kerrie Davies (University of Adelaide), Dr Dorota Porazinska (University of Florida)

This five-day workshop is for researchers and professionals working in agriculture, quarantine, green keeping, and soil biology, who need to understand the principles and practice of handling soil, plant and insect nematodes. The course will include will provide hands-on experience in sampling, extraction, specimen preparation, culturing, diagnosis, and identification of nematodes. There will also be opportunity for interaction with experts in the field.

Interested in attending?

Applications to participate in this workshop are open to individuals with relevant experience; including a degree in biology, agriculture, or soil science, or have appropriate work experience. Less experienced participants can be supplied with recommended reading material prior to the workshop.

Places are limited and registrations for this workshop close early November 2019.