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Ambrosia beetles and larvae on wood

Join the 2025 Summer School on Ambrosia Symbiosis!

Discover the fascinating world of ambrosia symbiosis in a 7-day immersive workshop packed with hands-on activities, lab exercises, and expert-led discussions where you will learn: - Hands-On Sampling & Isolation: Techniques for collecting and isolating ambrosia beetles and fungi; - Guided Analyses: Molecular barcoding, data interpretation, and ecological analysis; - Theory: Experiment design, biosecurity issues, and publishing strategies.

Lecturers Include:  Dr. Jiri Hulcr, Dr. Matt E. Smith, Dr. Andrew Johnson, Miranda Barnes, Alora Richardson, and Katy Deitz

Date:  13-21 May 2025
Location:  University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
Organizers:  Forest Entomology Lab, UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, & Geomatics Sciences
Contact:  ForestEntomology(at)ifas.ufl.edu

Details:  https://pitchtube.org/ambrosia-symbiosis-summer-school/
Registration:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ambrosia-symbiosis-summer-school-tickets-1091334313309

  • Date: 14-20 May 2025
  • Location: Gainesville, FL, United States
  • Organizers: Forest Entomology Lab, UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, & Geomatics Sciences
  • Format: In Person