Enigmatic Ecology of Morels – April 17
| Sidnee Ober-Singleton will present a fascinating talk exploring the knowns and unknowns of one of the most prized PNW fungi and the implications for foraging and cultivation. We can begin to understand their growth habits, where and why they grow, when we study their mating biology and relationships with other species. Join us for our first spring mushroom club meeting, April 17, Thursday, 6:30-8 PM, at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 NW Wall, in downtown Bend. |
 Sidnee’s bio from his email: “I grew up in the PNW, and while I always had an interest in fungi, it didn’t develop into a mycological one until my first year at Lane Community College, where I participated in an undergraduate research program on myco-remediation. After that sucked me in, I dove headfirst into mycology, continuing research and education at LCC, and eventually getting a position studying fungus-growing ants at the University of Oregon. I’ve spent about 7 years undertaking ongoing research and teaching, in both a professional and amateur fashion on a wide range of subjects within the field. I have a special interest in fungal genetics and mating, Morel ecology, fluorescence microscopy, and applied biotechnology to the ends of cultivation, myco-remediation, cellulosics, and use for their diverse metabolites, which includes dyeing! I really love finding new uses for fungi that no one has thought of before.” |
