2008 Plant-Parasitic Nematode Identification
Short Course in Montréal
Clemson University sponsors the Plant-parasitic Nematode Identification Course. As of December 2007, 461 people from over 40 states, and 24 countries have participated in and received certification for this practical course on the identification of common plant-parasitic nematodes. We will be offering two session this year. This session will be June 10-15, 2008 at the Botanical Garden of Montréal, Quebec, CANADA.
This program is part of a continuing effort by Clemson University to provide services designed to update and increase the efficiency of professionals from public and private institutions and independant consultants in the fields of plant pathology and nematology. Accurate nematode identification is important in the management of turfgrass, field and fruit crops and vegetables.
This course provides beginning training in separation of nematodes from soil and plant material and identification of nematodes to genus. Seven Continuing Education Units and a certificate are given for successful completion of the course. There are approximately 30 hours of formally presented material and 40 hours of laboratory instruction. Each person is provided with dissecting and compound microscopes and fresh specimens of 26 common plant-parasitic nematode genera. Participants have the opportunity to study and learn to identify the nematodes at their own pace.
Pre-registration is required. Early registration is suggested because enrollment is limited to 16 participants. The registration fee is $850 US, which includes instruction, laboratory equipment, workbook, and Plant-Parasitic Nematodes - A Pictorial Key to Genera. There are no scholarships or fellowships. See our on-line registration form.
For more information, contact Dr. Paula Agudelo at 864/656-5741 or e-mail pagudel@clemson.edu.
We have reserved a block of rooms in Hôtel Auberge Universel, located within walking distance of the Botanical Garden of Montréal. Please reserve a room there to facilitate interaction among participants. Make your reservations by mentioning the code "Nematology Group" and reservation number 104641. This code will make available our block of rooms at a discount rate of $115 CAD. For more information, visit http://www.auberge-universel.com/home.html.
