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Justine Karst πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

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Associate Professor, U of Alberta. President of the International Mycorrhiza Society. I study the mycorrhizal ecology of forests. Less hype, more hyphae.

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Read the book! 😍

23.02.2026 00:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

W Heights is one of my fav books and I can't bring myself to watch this movie.

22.02.2026 18:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I had the pleasure of seeing these arborglyphs when visiting Joseph in the field. When it comes to tree carving, people pick a big canvas close to the trail.

16.02.2026 20:56 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Two PhD Positions at Carleton University: Biodiversity Conservation and Landscape Ecology | CSEE: Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution Start date: September 2026 (some flexibility) We are seeking two PhD students to join the Geomatics and Landscape Ecology Research Laboratory (GLEL) at Carleton University. GLEL is a centre of excelle...

We have opened two positions for PhD students at GLEL: csee-scee.ca/job/two-phd-... please share widely! Note that the positions are unfortunately not open to international applicants (only Canadian students are eligible).

13.02.2026 17:00 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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IMS Upcoming Board Elections at #ICOM2026

We will elect a new Vice President and Communications Director.

Only active IMS members may run and vote.

Submit photo + 300-word statement to jansa@biomed.cas.cz by June 1, 2026.

More details: mycorrhizas.org

@mycorrhizaims.bsky.social

12.02.2026 07:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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When science worships its own shadow On trees, eclipses, and the perils of belief

A follow-up to the debunk of trees anticipating solar eclipses. Wonderfully argued by Novoplansky, the lead author. (I accidentally deleted the original post).

figsinwintertime.substack.com/p/when-scien...

11.02.2026 14:11 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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When science worships its own shadow On trees, eclipses, and the perils of belief

A follow-up to the take-down written by Novoplansky, the lead article. Wonderfully argued position.

figsinwintertime.substack.com/p/when-scien...

11.02.2026 14:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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IMS Research Awards 2026 – Nominations open!

πŸ† Eminent & Mid-Career Awards
πŸ—“ Deadline: 15 March 2026

πŸ† Early-Career & Student Awards (Publication)
πŸ—“ Deadline: 31 March 2026

πŸ… Awards presented at ICOM

πŸ‘‰ mycorrhizas.org

@mycorrhizaims.bsky.social #Mycorrhiza

10.02.2026 07:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations John! I look forward to meeting you and hearing your talk at ICOM!

05.02.2026 17:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌱 IMS Early Career Researcher Travel Award πŸ„

Congrats to John Ramana from New Zealand
πŸ† Oceania awardee

Supported by The New Phytologist Foundation @newphyt.bsky.social
This award supports his attendance at #ICOM2026, where he will give an oral presentation.

#Mycorrhiza

05.02.2026 13:57 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations Hela! I look forward to meeting you and hearing your talk at ICOM!

05.02.2026 17:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌱 IMS Early Career Researcher Travel Award πŸ„

Congrats to Hela Younsi πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡³
πŸ† Africa awardee

Supported by The New Phytologist Foundation @newphyt.bsky.social
This award supports her attendance at #ICOM2026, where she will give an oral presentation

#Mycorrhiza

05.02.2026 14:35 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨NEW AWARDS🚨
🌾Supported by the Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment and the Global Initiative of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment

πŸ„Low-Income Delegate Registration Awards for #ICOM2026

πŸ…Students (2) and ECR (1)
βŒ›Deadline: February 14

πŸ“Application form and info πŸ‘‰ icom2026.org

05.02.2026 07:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations Bea (here and on X)! I look forward to your talk at ICOM

04.02.2026 17:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌱 IMS Early Career Researcher Travel Award πŸ„

Congrats to Beatrice M. Bock USA
πŸ† North America awardee

Supported by The New Phytologist Foundation @newphyt.bsky.social
This award supports her participation with oral presentation at #ICOM2026

#Mycorrhiza

04.02.2026 15:38 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations Ningkang! I look forward to your talk at ICOM

04.02.2026 17:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌱 IMS Early Career Researcher Travel Award πŸ„

Congrats to Ningkang Sun πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³
πŸ† Asia awardee

Supported by The New Phytologist Foundation @newphyt.bsky.social

This award supports her attendance at #ICOM2026, where she will give an oral presentation

#Mycorrhiza

04.02.2026 15:59 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŒπŸ„Host the future of mycorrhizal science
The IMS invites bids to host ICOM15 (2030).

πŸ“„ Guidelines πŸ‘‰ mycorrhizas.org/wp-content/u...

πŸ—“ Proposal deadline: May 29, 2026
πŸ“£ Host announced: July 17, 2026

#ICOM15 @mycorrhizaims.bsky.social #Mycorrhiza

13.01.2026 06:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We are thrilled to announce our new IMS swag!

All proceeds of our store serve our mission: to advance education, research and development related to the mycorrhizal symbiosis.

Check the products here πŸ‘‡
www.bonfire.com/store/intern...

#IMS #Mycorrhiza

26.01.2026 14:59 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Congratulations Amara! I look forward to seeing your talk at ICOM2026!

03.02.2026 14:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌱 IMS Early Career Researcher Travel Award πŸ„

Congrats to Amara Santiesteban-Serrano πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ
πŸ† Europe awardee

Supported by the New Phytologist Foundation @newphyt.
This award supports her participation with oral presentation at #ICOM2026

#Mycorrhiza
@csic.es

03.02.2026 14:07 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌱IMS Early Career Researcher Travel AwardπŸ„

πŸŽ‰Congrats to Maycon Cristiano Barbosa πŸ‡§πŸ‡·
πŸ† Latin America awardee

Award supported by the New Phytologist Foundation
@newphyt.bsky.social

This award supports his participation with an oral presentation at #ICOM2026

#Mycorrhiza

03.02.2026 13:24 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations Maycon! I'm looking forward to meeting you and hearing about your research at ICOM2026!

03.02.2026 14:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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IMS Research Awards 2026 – Nominations open!

πŸ† Eminent & Mid-Career Awards
πŸ—“ Deadline: 15 March 2026

πŸ† Early-Career & Student Awards (Publication)
πŸ—“ Deadline: 31 March 2026

πŸ… Awards presented at ICOM
πŸ‘‰ mycorrhizas.org

#IMS #Mycorrhiza @mycorrhizaims.bsky.social

29.01.2026 05:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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🚨NEW AWARDS🚨
🌾Supported by the Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment and the Global Initiative of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment

πŸ„Low-Income Delegate Registration Awards for #ICOM2026

πŸ…Student (2) and ECRs (1)

βŒ›Deadline: February 14
πŸ“Application form and info πŸ‘‰ icom2026.org

30.01.2026 05:58 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Let's celebrate researchers of mycorrhizas! Several awards for a variety of career stages offered by the IMS. Pls see links below

29.01.2026 14:32 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŒπŸ„Host the future of mycorrhizal science
The IMS invites bids to host ICOM15 (2030).

πŸ“„ Guidelines πŸ‘‰ mycorrhizas.org/wp-content/u...

πŸ—“ Proposal deadline: May 29, 2026
πŸ“£ Host announced: July 17, 2026

#ICOM15 #IMS #Mycorrhiza @mycorrhizaims.bsky.social

27.01.2026 06:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Black field with a macro image of a bright orange lichen Xanthoria in one of the corner. Little diagrams showing a structure of a lichen thallus with different layers in grey and green, a phylogenetic tree, and an alphafold generated structure of a protein. White text says "PhD position in Stockholm University / SciLifeLab. 
Lichen Biology, Symbiosis, Microbial Ecology & Evolution,Meta-omics
Fully funded for 4 years. Start Apr-Sep 2026. Deadline for application: Feb 1st."

Black field with a macro image of a bright orange lichen Xanthoria in one of the corner. Little diagrams showing a structure of a lichen thallus with different layers in grey and green, a phylogenetic tree, and an alphafold generated structure of a protein. White text says "PhD position in Stockholm University / SciLifeLab. Lichen Biology, Symbiosis, Microbial Ecology & Evolution,Meta-omics Fully funded for 4 years. Start Apr-Sep 2026. Deadline for application: Feb 1st."

⚑️Fully funded #PhD position in my lab at Stockholm University / SciLifeLab! If you’re interested in #lichens, #symbiosis, fungal biology, or meta-omics, please apply. Deadline Feb 1. Read more here: su.varbi.com/en/what:job/...

12.01.2026 14:15 πŸ‘ 63 πŸ” 60 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Love the new IMS logo? Thinking about your outfit for #ICOM2026? We are now selling merch πŸ‘‡

26.01.2026 23:40 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌍 Explore the Symposia Topics of #ICOM2026!

From mycorrhizal diversity and systematics to climate change, restoration ecology, agriculture, and global sustainability πŸŒ±πŸ”¬

πŸ“Explore them here: icom2026.org/symposia/

#ICOM2026 #mycorrhiza @mycorrhizaims.bsky.social

23.01.2026 09:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0