Intro to Plant-Microbe Interactions

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Plants do not grow in isolation—they exist within a rich and dynamic ecosystem teeming with microorganisms. Explore the fascinating and essential relationships between plants and the microbial world that surrounds them. From symbiotic fungi that extend the reach of plant roots to bacteria that fix atmospheric nitrogen, you'll investigate how microbes influence plant nutrition, growth, stress tolerance, and overall health through a combination of lectures, discussions, and hands-on lab experiences.

Receive a foundational understanding of mutualistic, commensal, and sometimes antagonistic relationships between plants and microbes. Emphasis will be placed on the ecological significance of these interactions and their practical applications in sustainable agriculture, biotechnology, and environmental management.

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Schedule:	Every week on Saturday, starting on 11/08/25 and ending on 12/06/25 (excluding 11/29/25)
Times:	11:00am-01:00pm EST
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Meeting Date Start Time End Time Saturday, November 8, 2025 11:00am 01:00pm Saturday, November 15, 2025 11:00am 01:00pm Saturday, November 22, 2025 11:00am 01:00pm Saturday, December 6, 2025 11:00am 01:00pm Meeting Date Start Time End Time Saturday, November 8, 2025 11:00am 01:00pm Saturday, November 15, 2025 11:00am 01:00pm Saturday, November 22, 2025 11:00am 01:00pm Saturday, December 6, 2025 11:00am 01:00pm
Instructor:	Cecilia Zumajo Cecilia Zumajo Cecilia Zumajo Cecilia Zumajo is an assistant curator at NYBG. Her research focuses on plant evolution and development (evo-devo) with a very strong focus on plant diversity! Her research combines genomic tools, with anatomy and morphology. She holds a Ph.D. from the joint program between CUNY and NYBG. Sebastiano Nigris Sebastiano Nigris Sebastiano Nigris Sebastiano Nigris was previously a researcher in plant biology at the Department of Biology at the New York Botanical Garden working on plant development and plant-microbe interactions. In recent years, his research has been focused on the investigation of compost microbiota, and how compost bacteria could interact with soil and plant microbiota. He is currently working as a Research Associate at ASRC CUNY.
Location:	NYBG, Watson Room 315 2900 Southern Blvd Bronx, NY 10458
Session Number:	262BOT341
Price:	Price Non-Member : $195.00 Member : $176.00
Prerequisite(s):	Plant Structure

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