Author Archives: Rytas Vilgalys
Mycology class featured in Duke News
It’s been a busy couple weeks for the mycology class this fall. Last week we had a field trip to Duke Forest with Taylor Lockwood (before his fantastic Spirits of of the Forest show). Robin Smith from Duke News also came on our field trip and filed … Continue reading
This Thursday, Sept 11: Taylor Lockwood’s Spirits of the forest
here’s the trailer: http://www.mushroom.pro/a_products/dvds/stf/stf.dvd.trailer.spc.php
2014 another big year for NC mushrooms
The recent rains have brought another huge fruiting of fungi in central North Carolina (similar to last year‘s amazing flush of chanterelles). I just returned from traveling abroad to find my yard exploding with a huge variety of fungi, including several new species. … Continue reading
Fungal Dimensions and Plant Microbial Interfaces featured at the International Mycological Congress IMC10
This week’s meetings at the 10th International Mycological Congress in Bangkok Thailand feature talks by members of our current projects on Dimentions of Ectomycorrhical Diversity (DoED) and Plant Microbe Interfaces (PMI). Follow the IMC10 twitter feed here. Monday Aug 3 9.00-9.30 Session 1: A … Continue reading
Research Scientist: Mycologist sought at Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh
We are seeking to employ a mycologist at our Edinburgh Garden who is or will become an international scientific leader. The successful applicant’s research will explore fungal diversity (e.g. systematics, ecology, evolutionary biology) to address societal challenges. As examples, these … Continue reading
Assistant Professor – Evolutionary Ecology – Oregon State University
The Department of Botany and Plant Pathology at Oregon State University seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in Evolutionary Ecology of Plants or Fungi. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an innovative and competitive research program that pursues … Continue reading
Highlights: NSF Dimensions of Biodiversity
This report on the Dimensions Program just in from NSF- Dear Friends of the Dimensions of Biodiversity Program, We are happy to share the updated 2010-2013 Dimensions of Biodiversity Abstract Booklet. This year’s abstract booklet not only highlights the wide … Continue reading
Why do fungi make so many antifungals? 25 years of antifungal discovery
Dr. Gerald Bills will be presenting a Duke University Mycology Research Unit seminar today, Friday, April 25, 2014 at 11am in MSRB 001. Dr. Gerald Bills’ research combines fungal discovery with the application of molecular-based taxonomic methods that have transformed … Continue reading
Postdoc: molecular ecology of Coccidioides spp.
Mycotic Diseases Branch (MDB) at the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta (CDC) has a fellowship opportunity for a postdoctoral candidate. The ideal candidate should have an interest in mycology and a molecular laboratory background. This should be … Continue reading
Dimentions of Ectomycorrhizal Diversity
I thought I’d share some photos of sites we’ve sampled for our NSF Dimentions of Biodiversity mycobiome survey of North American pine forests. As of Dec 2013, we have visited over 50 sites representing all of the major sections … Continue reading
