November 17, 2009
Registration material for the 2010 CTFRP Annual Meeting on January 14 at Filoli Center is ready. Click on "Downloads" to retrieve the form.
June 1, 2009
GOOD NEWS!
LABORATORY ANALYSES OF WOOD DECAY SAMPLES ----- FREE for CTFRP cooperators!
The Forest Pathology and Mycology Laboratory at UC Berkeley has developed a state of the art method that can detect and identify many important wood decay fungi. The lab is now accepting wood samples for analysis. Details are available at:
http://nature.berkeley.edu/garbelotto/english/woodrot.php
The following links can be found on the website:
• Shipping Wood Samples to UCB for Analysis
• Tree Sampling Protocol
• Sample Submission Form
This service is available to anyone, but there is a fee (up to $100 per sample). HOWEVER, IF YOU ARE A CONTRIBUTOR TO CTFRP (i.e., YOU HAVE SUBMITTED AT LEAST ONE REPORT) THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS SERVICE! We have been able to secure grant funds to defray the cost of the analysis. All you have to do is indicate on the submission form that you are a contributor (write CTFRP next to your name). Multiple samples can be submitted.
So, if you want to identify a wood decay fungus (either in a standing tree or in one that has failed), this is your opportunity. The test can identify the following genera: Armillaria, Ganoderma, Hericium, Inonotus/Phellinus, Laetiporus, Pleurotus, Schizophyllum, Stereum, Trametes (and more).
It is extremely important to follow the protocol for sampling and shipping. For failed trees, take care to sample from decayed wood at the break. Check the website for complete information on procedures.
Many thanks to Dr. Matteo Garbelotto, UCB, for making this analysis available for CTFRP contributors. Let us know if you have questions or comments.