News from the Phytopathology group ¶ 15.11.2024 - New publication Our new method for an economic and reliable distinction of Armillaria mellea, A. ostoyae and other European Armillaria species. 13.11.2024 - IFQRG-21 Meeting in Rome Iva and Jana took part in the annual meeting of the International Forest Quarantine Research group at the FAO building in Rome. 03.06.2024 - Goodbye Wajeeha …. and welcome Giovanna! After more than three years, we say goodbye to Wajeeha Shamsi and at the same time welcome Giovanna Lanzavecchia to the group. 14.05.2024 - TreeFunAZ supported by SNF! The SNF has approved the funding of the cross-border research project TreeFunAZ between our group and the Institute of Baku, Azerbaidjan. 25.04.2024 - Visits in March and April In March and April the Phytopathology Group was visited by Dr Mireia Gomez-Gallego and Dr Diana Marčiulynienė. 22.04.2024 – Historical rarities Our culture collection is home to real treasures, such as the 100-year-old specimen of Cryphonectria naterciae and many other tree-parasitic fungi. 01.03.2024 - New publication Explore the diversity and distribution of Phytophthora species in Swiss waters - a surprising diversity in a hidden habitat for Phytophthora. 29.02.2024 - Visit by Alberto Santini Visit by Alberto Santini, Research Director at Italian National Research Council (CNR). 13.02.2024 - New publication Our newest product: a deep and fascinating dive into the RNA virome of the tree pathogen Armillaria.
Old News - 2023 ¶ 29.12.2023 - New publication Discover more about the most recent findings on biosecurity risks of international forest tree seed movements and associated fungal pathogens! 06.12.2023 - PHP group retreat We just wrapped up our first-ever group retreat! It was a day filled with bonding, brainstorming and fun. Stay tuned for the amazing future projects.
