ECIMN CE Presents: Microbes Matter: Mutualistic Fungi Offer Climate Resiliency
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“Microbes Matter: Mutualistic Fungi in Soybean Leaves Offer Climate Resiliency”
Presented by Karla Griesbaum, Illinois Extension Educator in Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy
Sponsored by the ECIMN Continuing Education Committee
Date: Monday, September 16, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Place: Champaign County Extension Auditorium and Zoom
Just like humans, plants contain a microbiome that are essential to their existence. This presentation will go in-depth into a study that shows that the composition of foliar micro-communities is altered with climate change factors, and what this can mean for the plant’s ability to adapt to these changes.
Presenter Bio:
Karla has a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Science and a Master’s degree in Plant Biology. Her main area of study is plant-fungal interactions. She is Illinois Extension’s Educator in Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy.
Zoom link available after registration.
Presented by Karla Griesbaum, Illinois Extension Educator in Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy
Sponsored by the ECIMN Continuing Education Committee
Date: Monday, September 16, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Place: Champaign County Extension Auditorium and Zoom
Just like humans, plants contain a microbiome that are essential to their existence. This presentation will go in-depth into a study that shows that the composition of foliar micro-communities is altered with climate change factors, and what this can mean for the plant’s ability to adapt to these changes.
Presenter Bio:
Karla has a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Science and a Master’s degree in Plant Biology. Her main area of study is plant-fungal interactions. She is Illinois Extension’s Educator in Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy.
Zoom link available after registration.