Truffle Microscopy Workshop: Testing your Tree Roots for Colonization

Truffle Microscopy Workshop: Testing your Tree Roots for Colonization

A full-day, hands-on workshop focused on selecting, cleaning, and identifying truffle mycorrhizal colonization on tree roots.

By Horticultural Science

Date and time

Saturday, October 18 · 9am - 4:30pm EDT

Location

Gardner Hall

100 Derieux Place Room 1418 Raleigh, NC 27607

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 7 hours 30 minutes

Join Dr. Inga Meadows and Andy Cooper, with the support of Dr. Jeanine Davis and Katie Learn, for a full-day, hands-on workshop focused on selecting, cleaning, and identifying mycorrhizal colonization on truffle tree roots. Whether you’re a grower, an enthusiast, ready to purchase trees, an extension agent, or a researcher, this is your chance to learn how to determine if truffle tree roots in the orchard or nursery have indication of Tuber spp. using professional lab equipment and guided instruction.

What you’ll learn:

  • How to clean, prepare, and examine roots
  • Dissecting microscope training
  • Identification of Tuber spp. vs. ECM vs. NC morphologies
  • Using FTA cards to stabilize DNA for lab analysis

Microscopes and all materials (including root tips) will be provided. You may also use this opportunity to bring your own roots and examine them for Tuber spp. colonization.

Root collection and transportation tips will be sent to attendees.

Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided.

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Horticultural Science

 Horticultural Science

North Carolina State University

Campus Box 7609

Raleigh, NC 27695-7609

(919) 515-3131

https://cals.ncsu.edu/horticultural-science/https://horticulture.ces.ncsu.edu/

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Early bird discount
$250 – $300