The Department of Nematology, University of California at Davis,
in collaboration with University Extension, is offering a four-
week intensive course on recognition, taxonomy, biology,
agricultural significance, and management of plant-parasitic,
insect-parasitic and free-living soil nematodes. The course will
include laboratory work and techniques for studying these
organisms. Field trips will complement the class and laboratory
sections of the course.
The course is intended for university level students of plant-
parasitic nematodes, and professionals such as research and
extension officers, advanced technical staff, commercial
advisors, and providers of diagnostic services.
Minimum academic preparation for acceptance is a B.Sc. degree (or
equivalent) in the biological or agricultural sciences.
Course Instructors:
Dr. Howard Ferris - nematode biology, plant and soil nematodes
Dr. Edward P. Caswell-Chen - nematode ecology, plant-parasitic nematodes
Dr. Scott L. Gardner - taxonomy and systematics, animal and human parasites
Dr. Bruce A. Jaffee - biological control of nematodes, soil ecology
Dr. Harry K. Kaya - entomopathogenic nematodes and biological control
Dr. Dewey J. Raski - plant-parasitic nematodes, virus vectors
Dr. Becky B. Westerdahl - nematode management, field diagnosis
Dr. Valerie M. Williamson - host-plant resistance, molecular diagnostics
Deadline for registration: April 1, 1994
For more information contact: Alice Warrick, International
Training and Education Center, University of California
Extension, Davis, CA 95616-8727.
Telephone: (916) 757-8686 FAX: (916) 757-8676
Telex: 910-5310785 (address telex. message to the attention of A.
Warrick, University Extension, ITEC, UC Davis)
Internet: awarrick@unexmail.ucdavis.edu.