Itinerary AND First Call for Abstracts!
PROPOSED INTINERARY FOR ICOM 10
ICOM 10 (www.icom10.org) will be organized in Mérida, Mexico by the International Mycorrhiza Society and the Mexican Mycorrhizal Symbiosis Society from June 30 to July 5, 2019. ICOM 10
SUNDAY – OPENING KEYNOTE:
Julia Carabias Lillo (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, UNAM)
- Ecologist previously with the Mexican government as Minister of the Environment and Natural Resources
- Currrently engaged in numerous activities, organizations and international programs with sustainability goals
Proposed Topics covered during the week:
Monday Evolution and signaling
Tuesday Developments in physiology and ecology related to sustainability
Wednesday Free day to enjoy excursions, field trips, or a relaxing break
Thursday Mycorrhizas in a changing climate
Friday New technologies and innovation in the study of mycorrhizal symbioses
During the week, keynote lectures by:
Annegret Kohler (France),
María José Pozo (Spain),
Jan Jansa (Czech Rep.),
Mathias Rillig (Germany),
Helena Kahiluoto (Finland) and
Richard Phillips (USA).
Check the ICOM10 web page for
- Preconference workshops to improve research and teaching skills a
- scholarships to support the attendance of students and professionals from all over the world.
Abstract submission and early-registration will open February 2019.
All costs will be available when we send the second announcement.
We hope to see you all in Mérida.
Javier Álvarez Sánchez (Chair) and Mayra Gavito (Co-chair), on behalf of the organizing committee.