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An Official Publication of SON

Volume 56 Dec 2009 Issue 4

Nematology Newsletter

VOL. 56Dec 2009

officers

PresideNt: russ iNgham

PresideNt elect: ParwiNder

grewal

Vice PresideNt: Jim lamoN-

dia

Past-PresideNt: robiN

huettel

Public relatioNs director:

accePtiNg NomiNatioNs

secretary: richard daVis

editor-iN-chief: Kris lam-

bert

web editor: doNald

schmitt

treasurer: breNt siPes

executiVe members:

billy crow

Patricia timPer

susaN meyer

The Society of Nematologists will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in two years at the 2011 annual meeting in Corvallis, Oregon. The local arrangements and program committees have started planning an extraordinary meeting and are soliciting ideas for special events of either a scientific or fun nature (or both!) for before, during or after the meeting. Please give some thought to what you would like to have included and contribute your ideas and suggestions to help make the anniversary meeting special and memorable.

Comments and suggestions can be sent to [email protected]

SON 50th aNNiverSary iN 2011

iNSiDe

1. Message from the president 2. Outstanding John M. Webster student award3. 2010 SON conference activities 4. Call for award nominations for 20115. Message from N.A. Cobb Foundation 6. Proposed changes to the constitution of the SON7. Golden nematode soil sampling in PA8. Society of invertebrate pathology meeting9. News from nema labs around the globe 10. Nematode picks11. Nematological society of India conference12. Obituary: Dr. Estle J. “E.J.” Wehunt 13. Symposium on potato cyst nematode

Nematology Newsletter Dec 2009

MeSSage FrOM the PreSiDeNt

For those of you who attended the meeting in Burlington, I hope you had a good time and returned invigorated to continue the excellent science that was displayed at the meeting. For those of you who were unable to at-tend, you missed a very good meeting as evident by all the smiles expressed in the photos published in the last NNL. Having the Society of Nematologists and the Soil Ecology Society meet together turned out to be a great success and we have had very positive comments from several of the attendees. Over 300 people registered as attendees or guests and were nearly equally represented by SON and SES with SES having a much higher proportion of students. I want to express my thanks to Sherri Morris, President of SES, who organized the SES side of the program, Deb Neher, who did an outstanding job as local arrangements chair, and Cecila Schmitt, who worked tirelessly to get the abstracts on-line and put together the printed programs for the meeting and the banquets. Gratitude is also extended to Donna Obrien and the all the people at the Davis Confer-ence Center who helped make the meeting a success. Finally we are grateful to the meeting contributors for their support: Athenix, Divergence, Dow AgroSci-ences, DuPont Crop Protection, and Pasteuria Bioscience.

The program consisted of considerable interaction between the two societies which included a joint plenary session, two joint workshops, and two joint symposia. Graduate students from both societies led by Melissa Yo-der (SON) and Elizabeth Brewer (SES) worked together to organize their own symposium in which they selected early career nematologists and soil ecolo-gists to present their research. Posters from the two societies were presented together in the two poster sessions. In addition to combined sessions, the SON program contained three symposia, one workshop and 8 paper sessions. Sym-posia and workshops don’t happen by themselves so credit is due to the conve-ners of these special sessions: Robin Giblin-Davis, Dorota Porazinska, Ekaterina Riga, Andreas Westphal, Haddish Melakeberhan, Josef Gorres, John Klironomos, Charlie Opperman, Jennifer Schaff, Tom Hewlett, and Pam Morrone. I am also indebted to all those who served as session chairs. There were 266 abstracts submitted initially and only a few papers were withdrawn by the start of the meeting. Abstracts for all presented papers and posters from both societies will be published in the Journal of Nematology.

Sorry I did not con-tribute a “Message from the President” column for the last newsletter. I had several travel obligations right after the meeting and a symposium talk to prepare for APS so did not get time to pull my thoughts together for a column before the sub-mission deadline.

The Nematology News-letter (NNL) is published quarterly by the Society

of Nematologists, P.O. Box 311, Marceline, MO 64658,

USA

Address all editorial correspondence to:

Byron AdamsBrigham Young University

Department of Biology 775 WIDB

Provo, UT [email protected]

Nematology Newsletter viewpoints are those of the contributors and are not necessarily those of the Society of Nematolo-gists, the Executive Board, or the Nematology News-

letter Editor.

N.a. cobb fouNdatioN

Chair: Robin Giblin-Davis Vice Chair: Patty Timper

Secretary: Paula Agudelo Treasurer: Steve Koenning

Find the SON on the

Internet!

Visitwww.nematologists.org

The next annual SON meeting will be in Boise, Idaho July 10-15, 2010 at the Doubletree Riverside and I encourage everyone to start planning now to attend. This will be the first time since 2006 that SON will meet by itself and be able to focus on progress made in nematology by our members. Parwinder Grewal is Program Chair and is putting together a great program. Saad Hafez is Local Arrangements Chair and has arranged some outstanding room rates and says there will be plenty of fun things to do. Keep checking the meeting link on the SON website for details as they become available.

At the meeting in Burlington there were several changes in the Execu-tive Board. Robin Huettel transitioned from President to Past President after a year of excellent leadership of the society. I, of course, became president, a position I am still adjusting to, and am appreciating Robin’s guidance when I have questions. Parwinder Grewal became President-Elect and Jim LaMonida was installed as Vice President. Most notably were the changes in Secretary from Steve Thomas to Richard Davis and in Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Nematology from David Bird to Kris Lambert. Change in E-i-C actually occurred in January with the start of the new volume of JON. Both Steve and David have served the society in superb fashion and we all owe them a debt of gratitude. Steve has spent many hours revising and editing the Manual of Operations and preparing documentation for changes in the constitution. David has worked hard to improve the editorial process while keeping the quality of the journal high and costs as low as possible. Steve’s and David’s efforts will be continued by Richard and Kris and we can expect excellent contributions from them as well. Billy Crow was appointed to the Executive Board to fill the vacancy left by Jim LaMondia and joins Susan Meyer and Patty Timper as Executive Members. Brent Sipes continues as Treasurer and Byron Adams as editor of NNL.

Our society relies and depends on extensive contributions from vol-unteers like those above who agree to serve SON in one position or another. At first glance one may only see the additional work and time commitment involved. However, this can be more than compensated for by the sense of personal satisfaction one gets from serving. This may not be evident until one has served but it lasts long after the work is done. It will not be long until this year’s call for nominations will be issued. It is imperative for our future that the membership takes an active role in this nomination process and I encourage all of you to agree to be nominated if asked. Our society is only as strong as its leaders and we depend on our membership as the source of that leadership.

One task for which the Executive Board is responsible is revision of the constitution when necessary. Changes to the constitution require approval by a vote of the membership. This issue of NNL contains language for two im-portant proposed changes which were endorsed by an advisory vote of those present at the 2009 business meeting in Burlington. I encourage you to re-view the changes and to vote when ballots are distributed. The first proposed change transfers responsibility of selecting new members of standing com-mittees from the President-Elect to the Vice President. Since the composition of these standing committees are the people the Vice President will work with when they are President-Elect and Program Chair it makes sense for that per-

Sustaining Associates

Bayer CropScience

Divergence

Dow AgroSciences

DuPont

Pasteuria Bioscience

Pest Pros, Inc.

Syngenta

Valent BioSciences Corp.



son to be the one who selects members to those committees. The second proposed change is to allow electronic mail as an additional option for bal-loting. The SON Constitution currently specifies that members must be con-tacted personally or by a notice mailed to the member’s address as it ap-pears on the membership roll for the conduct of all Society business except nominations of officers. Permitting electronic mail as an option for contacting members will quicken the contact between leadership and membership and reduce the costs associated with printed mailings.

NNLEditors

Newsletter editor:

byroN adams

layout editor:

VeNKatesaN ParKuNaN

studeNt associate editors:

iaN KiNg,

eriK ragsdale

(Deadline for receiving nominations is February 1, 2010)

The John M. Webster Outstanding Student Award: To recognize a graduate student who has demonstrated outstanding accomplishments in his/her thesis research in nematology as well as other skills necessary to be a well-rounded scholar. This award is administered through The Nathan A. Cobb Nematology Foundation. Students in their final year of a Master’s or Ph.D. degree shall be eligible for this award and shall be nominated by a mentor or peer. The nomination will include a letter from the nominator, and a one-page description of his/her research written by the student. The nomination letter should describe the student’s educational background, grade-point average, contributions and merit. The recipient of the award will receive a plaque and will make a 30-minute oral presentation of their research in either a symposium or regular session at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Nematologists in Boise, Idaho (July 10-15, 2010). The presentation will be designated in the Program and Abstracts book as the John Webster Outstanding Student Presentation. The recipient is encouraged to also enter the Student Paper or Poster Competi-tion. Send nominations via e-mail to: Dr. Patricia Timper, Vice Chair, N.A. Cobb Foundation [email protected] Phone no. 229-387-2377

JOhN M. WebSter OutStaNDiNg StuDeNt aWarD

Old Idaho Penitentiary ~ Only five minutes from downtown Boise and adjacent to the Idaho Botanical Gardens, your tour will begin with presentations of daily prison life. www.idahohistory.net/oldpen

Boise’s Downtown Museums ~ Julia Davis Park is home to the: Boise Art Museum, Idaho Historical Museum, Idaho Black History Museum, The Discovery Center and The Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial. www.boise.org

Warhawk Air Museum – The museum teaches and preserves war and aviation history from the home front to the warfront and from the advent of flight through the space age. The Museum educates visitors on technological, cultural, and social changes that have occurred in North America since World War II. www.warhawkairmuseum.org

Boise’s Public Golf Courses - The Boise area has 22 public golf courses to suit the amateur as well as the professional. www.boise.org

The Basque Museum & Cultural Center ~ Is located in downtown Boise and provides a look into the heritage of the Basque communities of Idaho. Visitors have the opportunity to tour the only Basque Museum in the United States, a Basque Boarding House, and the Basque Cultural Center. Don’t forget to stop at the Basque Market for some authentic treats! www.basquemuseum.com

Idaho Shakespeare Festival - Dine under the stars at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival. Savor a gourmet picnic along the banks of the Boise River while watching the bard. Summer Performances are held in an outdoor, amphitheater located along the Boise River, which offers a host of patron amenities including riverside dining, habitat viewing and state-of-the-art theater facilities. www.idahoshakespeare.org

Thunder Mountain Line- The Thunder Mountain line takes you back in time to when folks moved at a slower pace and enjoyed the simpler things in life. Train ride will venture through some of the same trails as the settlers did in the early part of the century. www.thundermountainline.com

Idaho Botanical Garden ~ Just five minutes from downtown Boise, your visit will offer groups a kaleidoscope of colorful annuals, perennials and bulbs. www.idahobotanicalgarden.org

World Center for Birds of Prey ~ Just 5 minutes from downtown Boise, the Center helps restore species in jeopardy, conserves habitats, and houses over 200 falcons and condors for its breeding and release programs. www.peregrinefund.org

Popular Activities for the 2010 Annual Conference Society of Nematologists


POPular activitieS FOr the 2010 aNNual cONFereNce SOciety OF NeMatOlOgiStS

Host Hotel: The Doubletree Riverside

Annual Conference, July 10-15, 2010

Nestled on 14 acres alongside the Boise River and just steps away from the Greenbelt, guests will enjoy the convenient

location and amenities of our full-service hotel. The Doubletree is situated just off of I-184 and is within

walking distance to restaurants, downtown, and Boise’s many area attractions. Enjoy a leisurely stroll

along the beautiful Boise River.

For more information visit: www.boise.org

Alive After Five - Boise's favorite Summer Concert Series runs June through September every Wednesday evening at the Grove Plaza in downtown Boise. Visitors and locals alike have the opportunity to listen to live music while enjoying cool beverages, vendor booths and delicious food provided by downtown restaurants.

Alive After Five begins at 4:30pm and ends at 7:30pm.

Saturday Market - the Saturday market or the farmers' market, this weekly gathering of local artists, musicians, artisans and producers has become the place to pick up fresh flowers, locally grown vegetables, painted gourds, handmade purses, crepes, roasted nuts, Idaho-made mustard, fresh bread, locally produced meats, paintings, photos, jewelry, kettle corn and more.

The market runs from April – October; 9:30am–1:30pm

Come for the FUN!!


TheSON recognizes individuals for scientific excellence and contributions to the science of nematology through several awards. A member of the society may nominate one candidate per year for each award. It is important that nominations provide a critical analysis of the nominee’s contributions. The Honors and Awards Committee encourages members of the Society to actively seek candidates with outstanding records and nominate them for an appropriate award for the year of 2011. One or more candidates are chosen for each award.

HonoraryMemberAward is the highest honor bestowed by the Society. It is awarded for meritorious and superlative contributions to the science of nematology. The number of living persons in this category should not exceed 2% of the regular and emeritus membership and the award is limited to one person per year.

Fellowof theSociety is granted by the Society to a member in recognition of distinguished contributions to the science of nematology. No more than 0.4% of the living membership may be elected Fellow in any given year. This honor is bestowed upon a member who has excelled in areas of significant research, teaching, extension, administration, or through contributions in service to the Society of Nematologists or the science of nematology above and beyond that of most of its members.

TheSyngentaCropProtectionAward is presented by Syngenta, Greensboro, NC, to a person who has made contributions in nematology, not previously recognized, which has led to significant advancement in agriculture. The contributions should have been made within the last 5 years and the nominee should be within 15 years of receiving a Ph.D. degree at the time of the award.

NomiNatioN iNstructioNs: The nomination packet must be submitted by April 30, 2010. Any member of the Society may submit nominations and the nomination process is performed in confidence. Each nomination packet should include the following:

1. Statement. This should include the nominee’s name, educational background, current and previous positions, and contributions to nematology and agriculture in the scope of the particular award. The statement must also explain and document the significance of these contributions. Each statement must be double-spaced and no more than 4 pages long.

2. List of publications. A listing of publications separated if possible into the following categories: a) peer-reviewed journal publications, b) book chapters or reviews, and c) other publications such as bulletins, laboratory manuals, extension publications, etc. The publication list must be single-spaced.

3. Letters of endorsement. Besides a cover letter, each nomination should also include two letters of endorsement. The letters should be addressed to Vivian Blok, Chair of the Honors and Awards Committee.

Electronic submissions are preferred. Send Word, WordPerfect, or PDF documents to: [email protected]

NomiNatioNsmustbereceivedbyapril30,2010

To ensure that duplicate nominations are not made or if you need further information, contact Vivian Blok, SON Honors and Awards Committee at [email protected] or 44-1382-562731.


call FOr aWarD NOMiNatiONS FOr 2011

Dear SON members and Friends of the N. A. Cobb Foundation,

The purpose of this message is to remind you to give to the N.A. Cobb Foundation for the 2009 tax year while you are renewing your SON membership dues. You can easily navigate to the SON webpage http://www.nematologists.org/ and then, under the N.A. Cobb heading on the left, click on donate to N.A. Cobb. Alternatively, you can fill out and send the attached donation sheet with a check.

Steve Koenning is now on board as our new treasurer and he will be getting the donation notices out to those of you who generously pledged at the annual meeting to make annual donations for the next 5 years. We hope that every member will consider pledging for the future development of the Cobb Founda-tion. So far, our pledge drive to raise the base of the Cobb Foundation by $70,000 to a total of $200,000 by 2011 for the 50th Anniversary Meeting of SON in Corvallis, Oregon is going well. We currently have over $2150 donated for this year and a commitment of $7650 for the next 5 years.

Here is the 2009 pledge funding breakdown so far. General $2,200Entomophilic $750President's $2,750J.M. Webster $500Baujard $1,250Economic K. Barker IFNS website W.F. Mai 200 Thanks again for your generous past donations and I look forward to your help with this new drive to increase our funding base. We can do great things together for our students and the future of nematology!

INVEST IN OUR FUTURE and SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS. Happy Holdays,

Robin M. Giblin-DavisChairperson of the Cobb Foundation

Please return this pledge card to:

Dr. Stephen R. KoenningNC State UniversityDepartment of Plant PathologyBox 7616Raleigh, NC 27695-7616

Name________________________________

Home address_________________________

City_______________State______ZIP_____

Work phone__________________________

E-mail_______________________________

The Nathan A. Cobb FoundationThe Nathan A. Cobb Foundation

Campaign Gift CardI’d like to support Nematology(you may check more than one fund for gifts of over $99 per year,

split evenly unless noted)

Cobb General Fund

Entomophilic Nematology Fund

President's Endowment

J.M. Webster Outstanding Student Award

Baujard Fund for African Nematology

Economic Nematology Endowment

K.R. Barker - IFNS Endowment

W.F. Mai Endowment

Pledge of gifting for 5 yearsAnnual gift of $50 $75 $100 $200 $_____OrOne-time gift of $______________

I would like a yearly reminder sent by emailI wish to donate anonymously

**Thank you notes will be sent out before April 15.

Please return this pledge card to:

Dr. Stephen R. KoenningNC State UniversityDepartment of Plant PathologyBox 7616Raleigh, NC 27695-7616

Name________________________________

Home address_________________________

City_______________State______ZIP_____

Work phone__________________________

E-mail_______________________________

The Nathan A. Cobb FoundationThe Nathan A. Cobb Foundation

Campaign Gift CardI’d like to support Nematology(you may check more than one fund for gifts of over $99 per year,

split evenly unless noted)

Cobb General Fund

Entomophilic Nematology Fund

President's Endowment

J.M. Webster Outstanding Student Award

Baujard Fund for African Nematology

Economic Nematology Endowment

K.R. Barker - IFNS Endowment

W.F. Mai Endowment

Pledge of gifting for 5 yearsAnnual gift of $50 $75 $100 $200 $_____OrOne-time gift of $______________

I would like a yearly reminder sent by emailI wish to donate anonymously

**Thank you notes will be sent out before April 15.


MeSSage FrOM N. a. cObb FOuNDatiON

This notification is provided to members in accordance with the procedures for amending the Society of Nematologists Constitution and By-Laws, as specified in Article IX of that document. These proposed amendments were approved in an advisory vote at the annual Business Meeting in Burlington, VT, so the proposed changes must now be published in the Newsletter. Following publication, ballots will be mailed to the members of the Society for a final vote to ratify or reject the proposed changes. The Executive Board of the Society of Nematologists recommends ratification of these proposed Constitutional changes.

PROPOSAL No. 1: Change the officer responsible for committee assignments so that the Vice-President develops the roster of new members of standing committees and forwards the roster to the President for appointment.

Sections of the Constitution affected by this change:

Article II, B, Section 1. DUTIES OF OFFICERSArticle IV, B, Section 3: STANDING COMMITTEES

Rationale: Gaining familiarity with Standing Committee members and committee activities will aid the Vice-President in planning the Annual Meeting Program the following year. The Vice-President will also have the opportunity to extend invitations to individuals with interests and expertise related to current committee activities during the process of filling committee rosters.

Current wording and proposed changes:

Note: (Italicized text in parentheses is proposed to be deleted) and underlined text is proposed to be added.

Article IIOFFICERS

B. DUTIES OF OFFICERS

Current:Section 1, paragraphs 2 and 3:

The President-Elect shall preside in the absence of the President and perform the functions of the President when so acting. The President-Elect serves as chairman of the Program Committee for the next annual meeting of the Society. In this capacity, the President-Elect shall preside at all meetings of the Program Committee; report to the Executive Board on all program plans that require their approval; coordinate the development of the Annual Meeting Program, including the editing of abstracts in cooperation with the Editor-in-Chief of the JOURNAL OF NEMATOLOGY; appoint all Chairs and


PrOPOSeD chaNgeS tO the cONStitutiON OF the SOciety OF NeMatOlOgiStS

Co-Chairs for contributed paper sessions; and coordinate with the Chair of the Local Arrangements Committee all arrangements for the program. (The President-Elect shall appoint the new members of standing committees at least 30 days prior to the annual meeting at which he/she is installed as President in order that new members can participate in committee meetings during the annual meeting.)

The Vice-President is a member of the Executive Board and presides at all Board meetings in the absence of both the President and President-Elect. The Vice-President shall serve as the Chair of the Meeting Site Selection Committee, and as Vice-Chair of the Program Committee. Immediately after taking office, the Vice-President commences planning the program for the Annual Meeting at which he/she shall be installed as President.

Proposed change:Section 1, paragraphs 2 and 3:

The President-Elect shall preside in the absence of the President and perform the functions of the President when so acting. The President-Elect serves as chairman of the Program Committee for the next annual meeting of the Society. In this capacity, the President-Elect shall preside at all meetings of the Program Committee; report to the Executive Board on all program plans that require their approval; coordinate the development of the Annual Meeting Program, including the editing of abstracts in cooperation with the Editor-in-Chief of the JOURNAL OF NEMATOLOGY; appoint all Chairs and Co-Chairs for contributed paper sessions; and coordinate with the Chair of the Local Arrangements Committee all arrangements for the program.

The Vice-President is a member of the Executive Board and presides at all Board meetings in the absence of both the President and President-Elect. The Vice-President shall serve as the Chair of the Meeting Site Selection Committee, and as Vice-Chair of the Program Committee. Immediately after taking office, the Vice-President commences planning the program for the Annual Meeting at which he/she shall be installed as President. The Vice-President shall develop the roster of new members of standing committees and forward the roster to the President at least 30 days prior to the annual meeting at which he/she is installed as President-Elect in order that new members can participate in committee meetings during the annual meeting.

Article IV

COMMITTEES AND SOCIETY REPRESENTATIVES

Current:

Section 3: APPOINTMENT OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND FILLING VACANCIES

a. The (President-Elect, as incoming President,) shall (appoint the) new members of all Standing Committees at least 30 days prior to the Annual Meeting.


Proposed change:

Section 3: APPOINTMENT OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND FILLING VACANCIES

a. The Vice-President shall develop the roster of new members of all Standing Committees and forward the roster to the President at least 30 days prior to the Annual Meeting.

PROPOSAL No. 2: Add electronic mail as an additional option for balloting

Sections of the Constitution affected by these changes:

Article I, Section 6. MEETINGS OF MEMBERS

Article II, A., Section 2. SELECTION OF OFFICERS

Article III, Section 4. SPECIAL EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS

Article III, Section 8. POLICY

Article IX, Section 4. RATIFICATION AND AMENDMENTS

Rationale:

The SON Constitution currently specifies that members must be contacted personally or by a notice mailed to the member’s address as it appears on the membership roll for the conduct of all Society business except nominations of officers. The proposed change would add electronic mail as a third method for contacting members. The Business Office could then select the most cost-effective method when contacting members. Presently, all but ten members list e-mail addresses in the SON Directory.

Current wording and proposed changes:

Article IMEMBERSHIP

Current:

Section 6. MEETINGS OF MEMBERS

e. SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special meetings of members other than those regulated by statute, may be called at any time by a majority of the Executive Board. Notice of such a meeting, stating the purpose for which it is called, shall be served personally or by mail not less than sixty 60) days before the date set for such meeting. If the notice is mailed, it shall be directed to a member at the address as it appears on the membership roll…

Proposed change:

Section 6. MEETINGS OF MEMBERS


e. SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special meetings of members other than those regulated by statute, may be called at any time by a majority of the Executive Board. Notice of such a meeting, stating the purpose for which it is called, shall be served personally, by electronic mail or by mail not less than sixty 60) days before the date set for such meeting. If the notice is electronically mailed or mailed, it shall be directed to a member at the respective address as it appears on the membership roll…

Article IIOFFICERS

A. SELECTION OF OFFICERS

Current:

Section 2. The Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer shall be elected by mail ballot, whereas the office of the President shall be filled by the elevation of the President-Elect from the preceding year. The office of President-Elect shall be filled by the elevation of the Vice-President from the preceding year...

Proposed change:

Section 2. The Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer shall be elected by secret electronic mail or mail ballot, whereas the office of the President shall be filled by the elevation of the President-Elect from the preceding year. The office of President-Elect shall be filled by the elevation of the Vice-President from the preceding year...

Article IIITHE EXECUTIVE BOARD/BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Current:

Section 4. SPECIAL EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS. Special meetings of the Executive Board may be called by the President at any time, and shall be called by the President or the Secretary upon the written request of the majority of the Board. Notice of meetings, other than the regular annual meetings, shall be given to all Board Directors in person, or by mailing to their last known post office addresses at least 30 days before the date therein designated for such meeting…

Section 8. POLICY. Between Annual Meetings of the Society, the Executive Board must carry out the necessary functions to implement existing policies of the Society. The Executive Board is authorized to conduct mail ballot(s) of the Society membership between annual meetings of the Society on matters the Board deems necessary to place before the entire membership for a vote…

Proposed change:

Section 4. SPECIAL EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS. Special meetings of the Executive Board may be called by the President at any time, and shall be called by the President or the Secretary upon the written request


of the majority of the Board. Notice of meetings, other than the regular annual meetings, shall be given to all Board Directors in person, by electronic mail or by mailing to their last known post office addresses at least 30 days before the date therein designated for such meeting…

Section 8. POLICY. Between Annual Meetings of the Society, the Executive Board must carry out the necessary functions to implement existing policies of the Society. The Executive Board is authorized to conduct mail or electronic mail ballot(s) of the Society membership between annual meetings of the Society on matters the Board deems necessary to place before the entire membership for a vote…

Article IXRATIFICATION AND AMENDMENTS

Section 4. THIS CONSTITUTION AND THE REMAINING SECTIONS OF ARTICLE I AND ALL OTHER ARTICLES OF THE BYLAWS may be amended under the following provisions:

Current:

c. At least 60 days before the annual meeting at which action is to be taken, the Executive Board shall mail to all members a copy of the proposed amendment(s). This notification may be by publication in the NEMATOLOGY NEWSLETTER, or by letter to each member of the Society

e. Approval of a proposed amendment requires an advisory approval by a two-thirds majority of members voting in a mail ballot. If a proposed amendment receives advisory approval at the Annual Meeting, it shall be published in the next issue of the NEMATOLOGY NEWSLETTER with the part of the Constitution affected by the proposed amendment. Justification and criticism for the proposed amendment(s) and the recommendations of the Executive Board concerning its passage shall be printed with the proposal. Should the Executive Board be opposed to the proposed amendment, supporting comments of the group originating the amendment shall be included. A mail ballot shall be sent to the entire membership within 30 days after the proposed amendment is published in the NEMATOLOGY NEWSLETTER.

Proposed change:

c. At least 60 days before the annual meeting at which action is to be taken, the Executive Board shall mail or electronically mail to all members a copy of the proposed amendment(s). This notification may be by publication in the NEMATOLOGY NEWSLETTER, or by electronic mail or letter to each member of the Society

e. Approval of a proposed amendment requires an advisory approval by a two-thirds majority of members voting in a mail or electronic mail ballot. If a proposed amendment receives advisory approval at the Annual Meeting, it shall be published in the next issue of the NEMATOLOGY NEWSLETTER with the part of the Constitution affected by the proposed amendment. Justification and criticism for the proposed amendment(s) and the recommendations of the Executive Board concerning its passage shall be printed with the proposal. Should the Executive Board be opposed to the proposed amendment, supporting comments of the group originating the amendment shall be included. A mail or electronic mail ballot shall be sent to the entire membership within 30 days after the proposed amendment is published in the NEMATOLOGY NEWSLETTER.



Searching for the golden nematode at the end of the rainbow

Earl A. Flack, Plant Pathologist, Pa Dept of Agriculture, Harrisburg, PA

Meetings at Trabzon, TurkeyJuly 11-15, 2010

The website for the meeting: http://www.sip2010.org/

SOciety FOr iNvertebrate PathOlOgy


newS from labS around the globe

The past eighteen months have brought plenty of informal contacts, as well as efforts to set up formal collaborative links be-tween the Department of Nema-tology at the University of Cali-fornia Riverside (UCR) and the academic network of the Europe-an Master of Science in Nematol-ogy / Postgraduate International Nematology Course (EUMAINE/PINC) as coordinated by Ghent University in Belgium. In May 2008, Wilfrida Decraemer visited UCR and UC Davis on exploration mission to inform both campuses about major changes in the Euro-

-pean Nematology MSc program, including new fellowship opportunities for American students, scholarship opportunities for US researchers, and funding opportunities for extending the EUMAINE network across the Atlantic to include American universities and institutions with active nematology instruction and research. One result of this visit was the drawing up of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Dean of UCR’s College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences and the Rector of Ghent University, agreeing to greater efforts in establishing academic and scientific collaborations.

A number of our faculty members and researchers have successfully applied for a EUMAINE scholar-ship and visited Ghent University for periods ranging from two to six weeks, to present seminars, give lec-tures on various specialized subjects, discuss ongoing or future research collaborations, and interact with the EUMAINE/PINC students socially as well as academically. Jim Baldwin visited Ghent for two weeks in early May and presented lectures on scientific illustration, evolution of the nematode sensory systems, evolution of plant parasitism and computer assisted aids for identification. He also discussed common research inter-ests and ongoing collaborations with Wim Bert, Frieda Decreamer and Gust Coomans.

Isgouhi Kaloshian visited both Ghent University in Belgium and Wageningen University in the Neth-erlands, presenting seminars on resistance pathways against nematodes and aphids, as well as discussing research results and opportunities with Godelieve Gheysen. She also presented the students an outline of opportunities for pursuing PhD degrees in US universities and advised them about the application process. During March and April, Oleksandr Holovachov visited the University of Jaén in Spain, Ghent University and Wageningen University, presented seminars and a completely revised course manual on the sytematics of cephalobs and plectids. He also explored slide collections at each institution, as well as the Royal Institute for Natural Sciences in Brussels and the Julius Kühn Institute in Münster, for specimens relevant to his ongoing research in systematics and phylogeny.

The EUMAINE/PINC students take a moment for a group picture dur-ing lab demonstration by EUMAINE fellow Isgouhi Kaloshian

UC Riverside and the European Master of Science in Nematology

In addition to travel supported by EUMAINE scholars, UCR now also has an NSF-funded research proj-ect on computer-assisted nematode identification tools and training resources that will rely on EUMAINE/PINC students for testing and optimizing its system (see example prototypes at http://nemascope.cs.ucr.edu/ and http://nemamex.ucr.edu/ ). Paul De Ley and Irma Tandingan De Ley visited Ghent University in March to introduce the underlying goals and approaches to each of the nematological research groups at the university, to start developing specific plans for test sessions early 2010 involving MSc students to pro-vide statistically useful feedback on the efficiency of different tools and settings. During their visit they also collected image data from selected specimens in the research and type collections at Ghent University and the Royal Institute for Natural Sciences in Brussels, for inclusion in the multifocal image database underlying our Nemascope and Lucid platforms.

This June marked another important milestone in the closer ties developing between both universi-ties, with the graduation at UCR of PINC alumnus Kishor Bhattarai. We wish Kishor the best of success in his future career as a nematologist and Ph.D. in Plant Pathology, and are firmly convinced his example will pro-vide the incentive for budding nematologists to explore the many complementary academic and scientific opportunities provided on either side of the Atlantic. EUMAINE scholarships and fellowships continue to be available for at least the next two years and applications are open to all international researchers or students outside the EU, for more information visit http://www.eumaine.ugent.be/index.asp

NEWS FROM CAMPOS DOS GOYTACAZES

The Nematology re-search group at UENF has re-cently commemorated the first anniversary of its new labora-tory (see photo). Its website, in Portuguese and English, is finally up-to-date (see http://www.uenf.br/Sites/index.php/nematologia).

New members (MS and Ph.D. students) of the labora-tory and their areas of research include Laura Moreira (MS: pinneaple nematodes), Renata Robaina (MS: wild guavas resis-tance to M. mayaguensis), Guil-herme Miranda (MS: cultivated and wild guavas resistance to

M. mayaguensis), Thiago Ferreira (MS: EPNs on M. mayaguensis), Alexandre Almeida (MS: rhizobacteria and organic soil amendments against M. mayaguensis), Ramon Minas (Ph.D.: EPNs against guava weevil), Inês Ribeiro (Ph.D.: embryogenesis, cytogenetics and reproductive biology of H. baujardi LPP7), Lili Ribeiro (Ph.D.: ecology of EPNs), Luciano Bellini (Ph.D.: EPNs against sugarcane borer and phytonematodes), and Vicente Gomes (Ph.D.: etiology and pathogenesis of guava decline).


Ricardo M. SouzaProf. Associado I, Chefe do Lab. Entomologia e Fitopatologia

Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro, CCTA/LEFAv. Alberto Lamego, 200028015-620, Campos dos Goytacazes (RJ), BrasilFones: (22) 8813-6863 ou (22) 2739-7312Fax: (22) 2734-6863Website: http://www.uenf.br/Sites/index.php/nematologiaSkype: ricmsouza1


Nematologists use a variety of fine picks to manipulate nematodes, including nylon bristles, bamboo slivers, cactus thorns, and dental broaches. For years, my laboratory used smooth dental broaches obtained from ASKO, Inc. in Intercourse, PA (Fig 1A). But, ASKO is no longer in business and our supply of their broaches is depleted.

Many years ago, Prof. G.D. Loots at Potchefstroom Univer-sity in South Africa showed me how to make picks out of tung-sten wire. The needle of a wooden-handle dissecting probe is re-moved and a 6 or 7 cm length of tungsten wire, 0.5 mm diam., is forced into the handle with pliers. In a fume hood, sodium nitrite is heated in a porcelain crucible over an open flame from a Bun-sen burner until it melts and begins to boil. The flame must strike the crucible directly (Fig. 2). The tip of the wire is then repeat-edly dipped into the molten sodium nitrite until the desired tip diameter is achieved (Fig. 1B). A rack made of plexiglass or other materials will protect the tips (Fig. 3). If a pick is bent or broken, simply cut-off the tip and start again. Unlike the ASKO broaches, which were high-carbon steel, the tungsten tips may be flamed over an alcohol lamp to sterilize them.

take yOur Pick

Figure 1 Metallic nematode picksFigure 1. Metallic nematode picks.A) ASKO dental broach B) Tungsten wire C) MEDIN dental broach.

Figure 2. Tungsten wire pick sharpened to a point by repeatedly dipping it in molten sodium nitrite.

Figure 3. Plexiglass rack for holding finished tungsten-wire picks.

Recently, I have found a new source for dental broaches: “Smooth Broach; 012 L25” from MEDIN, a.s., in the Czech Republic. The broaches are 45 mm long with a tip diameter of 120 microns tapered to a fine point (Fig. 1C). Handles for the broaches may be ordered separately. I use a handle from an old X-acto knife. The broaches can be sterilized by heating them gently in the flame from an alcohol lamp. MEDIN does not accept credit cards, only checks or bank drafts. For ordering information, contact Mrs. Nikola Johannsen at: <[email protected]>. A box of 100 broaches was $US39.00 plus shipping. Happy picking! - Michael A. McClure Department of Plant Sciences The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

National Conferenceon

Innovations in Nematological ResearchFor Agricultural Sustainability-

Challenges and A Roadmap Ahead ”23 - 25 February, 2010

organized by

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Nematological Society of India

Indian Council of Agricultural Research

atDepartment of Nematology

Tamil Nadu Agricultural UniversityCoimbatore - 641046

Nematodes, commonly called as round worms, eel worms or thread worms, are the most numerous multicellular organisms, occurring in diverse habitats, belonging to diverse trophic groups. In the Animal Kingdom, nematodes are placed between the Platyhelminthes and Annelida. Much of the nematode biodiversity is marine (50%), while 25 % are free-living,15 % are parasites of vertebrates and invertebrates, and only 10 % are phytoparasites. Phytoparasitic nematodes damage the crops and cause severe yield losses all over the world.

ThemesThemes•Nematode biodiversity and biosystematics

•Agriculturally harmful nematodes : crop damage and

management strategies

•Biotechnological and molecular tools in Nematology

•Beneficial nematodes: their role in soil and crop health

•Teaching and extension in nematology

•Quarantine regulations and pest risk analysis

Amongst these, root-knot, cyst forming, reniform and lesion nematodes are the top-ranking economically important ones. In India, several hundred crore rupees are lost annually due to nematode diseases in cereals, vegetables, pulses, oilseeds, plantation crops and forest trees. Plant parasitic nematodes also inflict indirect crop damage by acting as aggravators or incitants for several pathogenic bacteria, fungi and viruses. Not all the nematodes are harmful, there are beneficial nematodes too. Entomopathogenic nematodes, belonging to the families Steinernematidae and Heterorhabditidae, along with their bacterial symbionts kill the insect hosts within 24-48 h, and these have emerged as excellent candidates for the biological control of several insect pests of crops, household and veterinary pests. Free-living nematodes may be algivorous, bacteriophagous, mycetophagous or predaceous, and are highly sensitive to any disturbance in the ecosystem. These nematodes play a vital role in the rhizosphere management by regulating the populations of other microorganismsincluding phytonematodes and contributing to soil health by nutrient mineralisation. Therefore, these are often considered as potential bio-indicators of soil health. Keeping in view the current challenges of global climatic changes, growing environmental concerns, pesticidal biomagnification and increasing demand for organic agro-products, there is need to undertake innovative nematological researchand formulate strategies for the future for achieving agricultural sustainability. Nematological Society of India aims to bring the nematologists of the country at a common forum at this National Conference to deliberate and review the new research developments in various fields of Nematology, at national and international levels. The conference will provide an ideal opportunity for the nematologists of the country to interact with each other through a series of technical / poster sessions.

Venue: Coimbatore is located in the North Western end of Tamil Nadu at the foot hills of Western Ghats. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University campus is located at prime locality and easily accessible to Railway Station (4 km.), Central Bus Stand (4 km.) and Airport (13 km.).

Accommodation: Attempts will be made to accommodate the delegates in the University Guest Houses and Hostels as far as possible, or in nearby Hotels, if needed. The delegates are requested to send their requisitions directly to Dr. E.I. Jonathan, Director, Centre for Plant Protection Studies, TNAU, Coimbatore (Email: [email protected]) or Dr. M. Sivakumar, Professor & Head, Department of Nematology, TNAU, Coimbatore-641046 ( Email: [email protected] ), latest by 11th January, 2010.

Situated 67 kms away from Coimbatore, is the Wild Life Sanctuary with dense vegetation and climate suitable to attract a variety of wild animals. The weather during the month of February will be pleasant and temperature will be 20-290 C.

Coimbatore is famous for cotton textiles, hosieries, engineering Industries and educational pilgrim centres like Madurai (200 km.), Rameshwaram (350 km.) and Kanyakumari (475 km.), for which direct buses / trains are available.

In Coimbatore, there are several other leading agricultural research centres viz., Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Central Institute for Cotton Research (ICAR) and Vijay Nagaram Farm (TNAU), Ootacamund.

““National Conference on Innovations in Nematological National Conference on Innovations in Nematological Research For Agricultural Sustainability Research For Agricultural Sustainability -- Challenges and A Challenges and A

Roadmap AheadRoadmap Ahead””23 23 -- 25 February, 201025 February, 2010

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PatronsDr. Mangala Rai, DG ( ICAR ) & Secretary, DARE Dr. P. Murugesa Boopathi, Vice Chancellor, TNAU, Coimbatore

National Advisory Committee

Dr. D. C. GuptaDr. K. V. Ramana

Dr. P. N. PhukanDr. P. K. Koshy

Dr. K. D. UpadhyayDr. P.P. Reddy

Dr. (Mrs.) Sivagami VadiveluDr. S. N. Puri

Dr. G. J. SamathanamDr. M. Vijayan

Dr. T. RamasamiDr. A. Bandyopadhyay

Dr. S. K. MidhaDr. D. S. Bhatti

Dr. J. S. GillDr. M. S. Jairajpuri

Dr. D. J. Patel Dr. Gopal Swarup

Dr. B. S. YadavDr. A. R. Seshadri

Dr. H. S. GaurDr. K. R. Koundal

Dr. T. P. RajendranDr. S. P. Tiwari

Dr. A. K. Singh Dr. H. P. Singh

Dr. S. K. DattaDr. H.S. Gupta

National Organising Committee

Dr. A. U. SiddiquiDr. A. K. Sinha

Dr. D. PrasadDr. R. K. Jain

Dr. E. I. JonathanDr. (Ms.) Sudershan Ganguly

Dr. A. K. GangulyDr. S.C. Dhawan

Dr. M. Siva KumarDr. Akhtar Haseeb

Dr. PankajDr. M.Lal

Dr. Gautam ChawlaDr. M. Saha

Dr. K. K. KaushalDr. A. N. Srivastava

Dr. G. L. SharmaDr. Siyanand

Dr. B. K. GoswamiDr. K. N. Pathak

Dr. R. V. Singh Dr. M. Luqman Khan

Dr. Rakesh PandeyDr. K.S. Varaprasad

Dr. H.R. PatelDr. K. C. Mohanty

Dr. M.S. SultanDr. P.P.S. Bhagel

Dr. S. D. MishraDr. B.A. Patel

Dr. Arjun LalDr. M. S. Sheela

Call for Papers: Abstracts of papers are invited not exceeding 250 words for oral/poster presentations. The abstracts typed in 10 points (12 point for titles) Arial Font in MS-Word, in duplicate, along with copies on CD or DVD, latest by 11 January, 2010. It may not be possible to print the abstracts received thereafter. Not more than two abstracts as senior author will be accepted. The size of the poster for display should be 75 cm x 100 cm, briefly showing the title, methodology, important results, bulleted summary and not more than three short tables /figures /photographs. It should be clearly readable from a distance of atleast one meter. The posters will be adjudged by a panel of judges for the Best Poster Presentation award.

Awards/ Honours:NSI invites applications from eligible candidates for

i) Prof. D.J. Raski Merit Award (Last Date:11.1.2010)

ii) Prof. H. M Shah Memorial Award (Last Date:31.12.2009)

iii) Fellows- Nematological Society of India (11.1.2010)

For details, please visit the NSI website-www.nemaindia.com

Registration Fee:Member (Life / Annual) : Rs. 2000/-

Non-members : Rs. 3000/-

Students : Rs. 1000/ -A pre- registration fee of Rs 500/- (non-refundable but adjustable in the Registration

Fee) is to be paid along with the Abstracts before 11th January, 2010. All Payments may be made in cash or DD in favour of National OrganisingSecretary, National Nematology Conference, payable at New Delhi.

Contact:National Organising Secretary & Convener : Dr. (Ms.) Sudershan Ganguly

Email: [email protected]; Ph.011-25846626 (O); 25883676( R ); 9868066021

National Co-convener: Dr. Gautam ChawlaEmail: [email protected]; 9868066029

Local Organising Secretary & Convener: Dr. E. I. Jonathan Email: [email protected]; Ph. 0422-2451140; 0422-6611277;09443551524

Local Co-convener :Dr M. Sivakumar

Email: [email protected] ; Ph. :0422-6611264; 0422-2427387; 09442951595


Dr. eStle J. WehuNt (1928-2009)Dr. Estle J. "E.J." Wehunt, Ph.D. AVONDALE ESTATES, GA, Dr. Estle J. "E.J." Wehunt, Ph.D., 81, passed away on October 20, 2009 at his home in Avondale Estates, GA from complications related to Alzheimer's disease. E.J. was born on Octo-ber 8, 1928, to Coy Marcus and Nancy (Hicks) Wehunt in Briggsville, Arkansas. After graduating from Ola High School in 1946, E.J. served four years in the U.S. Navy. Upon discharge, he attended the University of Arkansas, receiving a Bachelor degree in General Agriculture and a Masters degree in Agronomy. He then attended Louisiana State University, graduating with a Doctorate degree in Plant Pathology in 1958. E.J. began his career as a Nematologist, working for the United Fruit Company in La Lima, Honduras. After returning to the United States in 1967, he worked for the USDA in Byron, GA and then in Booneville, AR. After retiring in 1989, E.J. and his wife, Lena, moved to Perry, GA and enjoyed their retirement playing golf and serving for several years on the Boards of Dir

-ectors at the Perry Country Club. E.J. was preceded in death by his father, mother, stepfather, and brother. Survivors include his wife, Lena Reed Wehunt; son and daughter-in-law, Coy and Karen Wehunt; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Dennis Crowe; and grandson and granddaughter, Kirk and Lisbeth Barker, along with a brother-in-law, three sisters-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside memorial service will be held at 2P.M. on November 5, 2009 in Briggsville, AR, officiated by his nephew, David Reed. The family requests donations to the First Baptist Church of Avondale Estates, GA, in lieu of flowers.

Obituary

3rd Symposium on

Potato Cyst Nematodes

A 2 day conference

at Harper Adams University College, Newport, UK

on 14-15 September 2010

FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR PAPERS

ASSOCIATION OF APPLIED BIOLOGISTSPresident: Michael Jeger, PhD, FIBiol, FIMA, FLS

Photograph reproduced by kind permission of Pat Haydock, HAUC

AssociAtion of Applied BiologistsfoRWARd confeRence pRogRAMMe

Further information about the AAB and online booking for these conferences is available on the AAB websitehttp://www.aab.org.uk

Association of Applied BiologistsThe Warwick Enterprise Park

Wellesbourne, Warwick, CV35 9EFRegistered Charity No. 275655

Tel: +44 (0)2476 575195

2009

11-12 November Acrylamide: Influence of plant genetics, agronomy & food processingRothamsted Research, Harpenden (PP&CI Group)

15 December Advances in Nematology Linnean Society of London, Piccadilly, London, UK (Nematology Group)

15-16 December International Conference on Plant Microbial Interactions: Positive and Negative Interactions in Relation to Agricultural and Natural Ecosystem FunctionOlde Barn Hotel, Grantham, UK (AM&B Group)

20105-7 January International Advances in Pesticide Application

Robinson College, Cambridge, UK (Pesticide Application Group)

27-29 April Agri-environment schemes - what have they achieved and where do we go from here?University of Leicester at Oadby, UK (CATE Group/BES Agricultural Ecology Group)

10-11 May Non Food Uses of CropsVenue to be confirmed (PP&CI Group)

8-9 June Advances in biotechnology and molecular plant breedingRothamsted Research, Harpenden, Herts, UK (PP&CI Group)

29 June - 1 July Landscape Management for Functional BiodiversityHoliday Inn, Impington, Cambridge, UK (IOBC)

14-15 September 3rd Symposium on Potato Cyst NematodesHarper Adams University College (Nematology Group)

15 September Development of new technology by machinerymanufacturersHarper Adams University College (Pesticide Application Grp)

14 December Advances in NematologyLinnean Society of London, Piccadilly, London, UK (NematologyGroup)

15-16 December Water and nitrogen use efficiency in plants and cropsVenue to be confirmed (PP&CI Group)

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Following successful potato cyst nematode conferences at Harper Adams in 2000 and 2005 the 2010 event has been extended to two days on 14-15 September 2010. It will take place in the new conference facilities of the West Midlands Regional Food Academy see

http:// www.regionalfoodacademy.org The scientific programme of the conference is likely to cover many aspects of the management of potato cyst nematodes including economic effects, legislation, international distribution, sampling and decision making, population dynamics, diagnostics, integrated management, plant resistance (including GM), rotational control, chemical control and EU policy, biological control and novel control methods. The potential of the European Union authorisation Directive 91/414/EEC to restrict or remove nematicides currently used in potato production against PCN from the market by 2014 gives urgency for the need to develop alternative and complimentary management methods. As a result there will be greater emphasis on non-chemical control within the wider context of concerns over food security and climate change. The conference will be of interest to delegates from the UK, Europe and beyond; particulary regions facing infestations for the first time. Attendance will be of benefit for those involved in research and development, agronomists and advisors, agrochemical industry, policy makers and students.

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