ICOM1

The First International Conference on Mycorrhizae (ICOM) was held on the Berkeley campus of the University of California during the period of August 4th through 9th, 1996. Meetings and seminars covered all aspects of mycorrhizal research. Preconference workshops and field trips were offered during the period of July 31st through August 3rd, of 1996. The meeting was a resounding success. ICOM 1 attempted to provide a forum for presenting current work in all areas of mycorrhizal research, and for bridging gaps between the typically segregated subdisciplines or competing methodologies. The program was arranged to accomplish this goal in the following ways: most sessions integrated ectomycorrhizae, arbuscular mycorrhizae, and other types of mycorrhizae whenever possible, non-concurrent morning sessions highlighted specific areas of current research, afternoons included three concurrent sessions (contributed talks) and four concurrent late afternoon discussion workshops on specialized topics; both enabled lively exchanges posters were prominently displayed in the dormitory area to allow ample time for informal viewing both before and after the formal poster sessions and socials. Three socials were incorporated into the program to foster opportunities for informal exchanges (source https://taylorlab.berkeley.edu/resources-and-links)