Position: Graduate Research Assistantship Horticulture Oregon State University
Available: Fall / Winter 2010
Advisors: Paul Schreiner / Patricia Skinkis

Project Title: The impact of cover crop management on rooting profiles, mycorrhizal colonization and mycorrhizal community structure of young grapevines.

We are recruiting a highly motivated student who will work as part of team to better understand how cover crops and residue management affect the overall health & development of young grapevines and soil quality attributes in vineyards. The focus of this graduate research position is on root growth and mycorrhizal fungi. An approach using both classical and molecular tools will be used. Please contact Paul Schreiner (paul.schreiner@ars.usda.gov) for further information.

Information about the graduate program in Viticulture/Enology at OSU can be found at: http://wine.oregonstate.edu/graduate_programs.

Jul 27th, 2010 by Webmaster