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Sharon L Doty
CFR 522
Seattle Campus
Discusses current research related to forest tree-microbe interactions. Credit/no credit only. Offered: Sp.
Class description
This seminar course will cover current research on plant-microbe interactions by faculty and staff at UW. Microbes are often essential for plant growth, providing fixed nitrogen, improved nutrient uptake, pathogen resistance, and increased tolerance to stress. Other microbes can cause plant diseases. Although the emphasis is on forest plants, the course does not exclude research on other plants.
Student learning goals
The students will learn about this important field of research from those currently doing the research at UW.
Through the writing of a short paper or preparing a short talk, the students will gain knowledge on an example of plant-microbe interaction that is of particular interest to the student.
General method of instruction
Seminars
Recommended preparation
Class assignments and grading
Oral presentation or short paper; class participation
