WELCOME LETTER

Dear all,

It is our pleasure to invite you to the International Conference on Mycorrhizas (ICOM 12) that will take place from Sunday 4th to Friday 9th August 2024 at Manchester, UK!

The venue for ICOM12 is the “Manchester Central” conference centre, which as the name suggests, is located in the heart of the city providing easy access to the city and simple access from the international airport.

The theme of ICOM12 is “Bridging gaps in form, function and diversity”. Alongside showcasing some of the most exciting and cutting-edge mycorrhizal research, we will address this theme through conversation, culture, gastronomy, and fun.

We look forward to seeing you in August 2024, on behalf of the local organising committee, the International Mycorrhiza Society, and Kenes Group, who are managing the event.

REGISTRATION IS ALREADY OPEN HERE!

For more information please visit conference WEBSITE 

Mycorrhizal functioning:

from wilderness to megacities

Mycorrhiza is a natural phenomenon, hidden in most soils of the world and implicated in some of the key biogeochemical cycles in science. Since the beginning of time, it has assisted plants with mineral nutrition and it has received the largest share of plant carbon in return.

Through deep transformations of the entire planet over the last few centuries, humans succeeded in getting a number of the biosphere processes out of balance.

Could the lessons of cooperation in mycorrhizal symbiosis help establish a brighter future for mankind?

This issue, besides the advancements of research on mycorrhizal ecology and function shall be openly discussed, under the overarching theme:

Mycorrhizal functioning: from wilderness to megacities

ICOM 12 MANCHASTER – OFFICIAL WEBSITE 

August 4 – 9, 2024

“Bridging gaps in form, function and diversity”

REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW!

RENEW YOUR IMS MEMBERSHIP OR JOIN THE IMS TO RECEIVE ICOM 12 MEMBER PRICE!

ABSTRACT submission for ICOM 12 open HERE

WORKSHOP submission for ICOM 12 open HERE

IMS NEW AWARDS FOR ICOM 12

We are pleased to announce that nominations for ICOM 12 are now open.

Your nomination should be send to marcel.vanderheijden@agroscope.admin.ch by the end of June at the latest.

Thank you for sending us your nominations!

For more specific information see all 4 categories bellow.

 

AWARD 1: Student Award for Excellence in Mycorrhiza Research Publication

This award is for research published while the author is/was a student, and published within a maximum of two years since graduation. The nomination can be submitted by the student or another Students do not have to be members of the International Mycorrhiza Society to be eligible for this award.

More information HERE.

AWARD 2: Early Career Award for Excellence in Mycorrhiza Research Publication Terms of Reference

This award is for research published while the author is still an Early Career Researcher, or based on work done while a Post-Doctoral Researcher. The paper must have been published no longer than 6 years following completion of a PhD program. The nomination can be submitted by the Early Career Researcher or another person. Nominees do not have to be members of the International Mycorrhiza Society to be eligible for this award.

More information HERE.

AWARD 3: Mid-Career Mycorrhiza Research Excellence Award Terms of Reference

This Award is given to an established researcher in mid-career for meritorious contributions to the study of mycorrhizas, in the expectation of continued outstanding research and who generally are within 20 years from completion of PhD program. Self-nominations are not permitted.

More information HERE.

AWARD 4: Eminent Mycorrhiza Researcher Award Terms of Reference

This Award is given to a senior researcher in recognition of an outstanding body of work or of sustained contributions of extraordinary merit. Self-nominations are not permitted.

More information HERE.