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Selected Topics in Forest Mycology
Ausgewählte Kapitel der Mykologie im Wald
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:23:32
Abstract
Lifestyles and functions of symbiotic, saprobic and pathogenic fungi, communities of mycorrhizas and its functional aspects, evolution and phylogenetic aspects of plant-fungal interactions, inter- and intraspecific interactions of mycelia, role of fungi in nutrient mobilisation and weathering.
Objective
In-depth knowledge of the biology and ecology of fungi in the forest. Self-examination of the current literature.
Content
In-depth treatment of selected topics of fungi in the forest ecosystem: Lifestyles and functions of symbiotic, saprobic and pathogenic fungi, communities of mycorrhizas and its functional aspects, evolution and phylogenetic aspects of plant-fungal interactions, inter- and intraspecific interactions of mycelia, role of fungi in nutrient mobilisation and weathering. Basics will be presented in lectures. In addition, individual study of the learning matter with the help of current literature and presentations.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Documents for the course will be handed out.
Literature
Smith S.E. and Read D.J. 1997. Mycorrhizal Symbiosis. Academic Press, 2nd ed., pp. 605.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture |
Ausgewählte Kapitel der Mykologie im Wald
Does not take place this semester.
Place: WSL (Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research), Zürcherstrasse 111, 8903 Birmensdorf,
Room: LG E5
Time: after joint agreement with the lecturers
Course language: if needed, the course can be given in English
|
No time listed | 1 h weekly |