Pre IMC Workshop on Plant Pathogenic fungi

Venue: Mushroom Research Centre, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

When: 28th July – 2nd August 2014 (prior to IMC-10)

Organizer: Dr. Roger Shivas, Mycologist at Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Queensland, Australia.

Other experts attending: Dr. Putrak Chomunti, Institute of Excellence in Fungal Research, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai, Thailand.

This workshops will bring together some of the world experts in plant pathogenic fungi to work together on forays and study the plant pathogenic fungi around the Mushroom Research Centre in Chiang Mai. Non-specialists and students may also attend.

The workshop will include:

Field excursions to collect specimens
Laboratory examination, preservation and identification of specimens
“Hands on” techniques to study both obligate and culturable plant pathogenic fungi
Lectures and offered talks on plant pathogenic fungi

In addition, a visit to: Doi Suthep temple, Chiang Mai Zoo, Mae Sa Elephant camp will be provided.

Accommodation and all food provided by MRC (except when in the field).

Full workshop fee – 25,000 Baht (800 USD).Price includes pickup from Chiang Mai airport, accommodation (shared room), food (except when in the field), collecting trips and laboratory use.

Note: A 10,000 baht deposit is required to secure a place. Please transfer to MRF (email mrcthailand@gmail.com for details) to secure your place.

Application deadline – 1 May 2014

Only 15 participants will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis!