Seminar on Forest Pathology

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011
Finnish Forest Research Institute (METLA)
Vantaa Research Unit, Auditorium

HETEROBASIDION SESSION (9:00 - 11:00)

• RAFIQUL HYDER (Metla): Effects of novel mycoviruses on the most important forest pathogen in Finland, Heterobasidion species. Abstract (pdf)

• SUSANNA KERIÖ (University of Helsinki) The resistance of clonal materials of Picea abies to Heterobasidion parviporum infection. Abstract (pdf)

• MICHAEL MÜLLER (Metla): Activity of Heterobasidion parviporum in various climates as calculated from in vitro respiration data and local temperature data. Abstract (pdf)

Lunch 11:00-12:00

AFTERNOON SESSION (12:00-13:20)

• MARJA-LEENA NAPOLA (Metla): Experiences of stem cracks and black wounds in Norway spruce progeny trials. Abstract (pdf)

• JUHA KAITERA (Metla): Distribution and frequency of Cronartium flaccidum on Melampyrum spp. in permanent sample plots in Finland. Abstract (pdf)

Coffee break

13:50-16:00

• SANNAKAJSA VELMALA (Metla): Ectomycorrhizal community structure: the role of host tree genotype. Abstract (pdf)

• HUI SUN (University of Helsinki): The impacts of treatment with biocontrol fungus (Phlebiopsis gigantea) on bacteria flora of conifer stumps. Abstract (pdf)

• TERO TUOMIVIRTA (Metla): CH4 production and oxidation processes in a boreal fen ecosystem after long-term water table drawdown. Abstract (pdf)

Sauna