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Please join us for a presentation by Melinda Dunnett and Matthew Keulemans from Afrifungi. This presentation will follow the formal part of the MMM.

Afrifungi, established in 2018, is dedicated to exploring the boundless potential of fungi through cultivation, education, and entrepreneurship. Specializing in shiitake log culture, spawn production, and the creation of sustainable mycomaterials, Afrifungi is committed to fostering a deeper understanding of fungi’s role in ecological balance and human well-being. Our work extends beyond cultivation as we engage communities through comprehensive training programs and workshops, empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills to harness the benefits of mycology and successfully enter the commercial mushroom cultivation industry. We also explore the intersection of fungi with the realms of art, design, and culture.

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Please join us for Teresia Macharia's Prestige Seminar "Identification and functional characterisation of Meloidogyne javanica pathogenicity factors" on 31 July at 14h00 (GMT+2) in the FABI Auditorium.

Refreshments will be served afterwards!

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Chair: Sphumelele Mkhize 

Drake Slabbert: The effect of fungal volatiles on polyphagous shot hole borer behaviour.

Adam Bazerbachi: Global insight into Diplodia sapinea: Analysing MAT genes and genetic variation across populations.

Sithembile Kunene: The effects of Pinus-derived extracellular vesicles on fungal growth reflect complex plant-microbe interactions and biofilm dynamics.

Trystan Nadasen: Transcriptomics of the fungus Cercospora zeina in maize.

Question panel: Marcelle Booysen, and Megan van der Westhuizen 

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Please join us for a presentation by Dr David Read. His presentation will follow the formal part of the MMM.

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Chair: Shae Swanepoel

Ntombizodwa Luvhimbi: Title pending.

Gabrielle Clara: Title pending.

Jane (JB) Ramaswe: Title pending.

Stefan Links: Title pending.

Question panel: Drake Slabbert, Adam Bazerbachi, Sithembile Kunene, and Trystan Nadasen

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Please join us for MMM.

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Chair: Lente van Zyl

Mpho Matsetela: Title pending.

Thabo Moabi: Title pending. 

Sphumelele Mkhize: Title pending.

Question panel: Ntombizodwa Luvhimbi, Gabrielle Clara, and Jane (JB) Ramaswe

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Please join us for a presentation by Dr Nthabiseng Mokoena. Her presentation will follow the formal part of the MMM.

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Chair: Lazarus Mavima

Ofentse Mmako: Title pending.

Marne van Butzelaar: Title pending.

Susanna Anbu: Title pending.

Question panel: Mpho Matsetela, Thabo Moabi, and Sphumelele Mkhize

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Please join us for a presentation by Dr Lieschen de Vos. Her presentation will follow the formal part of the MMM.

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Chair: Raven Wienk

Johan Cilliers: Title pending.

Matthew Bennett: Title pending.

Nhlonipho Ngubane: Title pending. 

Question panel: Ofentse Mmako, Marne van Butzelaar, and Susanna Anbu

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Please join us for a presentation by Dr Tanay Bose. His presentation will follow the formal part of the MMM.

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Chair: Rosa Knoppersen 

Mkhululi Maphosa: Title pending.

Bertus van Rooy: Title pending.

Megan Smit: Title pending.

Question panel: Johan Cilliers, Matthew Bennett, and Nhlonipho Ngubane

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Please join us for MMM.

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Chair: Mabodiba Maake 

Bianca Hough: Title pending. 

Tsakane Miyambo: Title pending.  

Jessica Berry: Title pending.  

Question panel: Mkhululi Maphosa, Bertus van Rooy, and Megan Smit

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Please join us for a presentation by Dr Ariska van der Nest. Her presentation will follow the formal part of the MMM.

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Chair: Mathew Harris

Jenna-Lee Price: Title pending.

Sizwe Mthembu: Title pending. 

Cliriska Hoffman: Title pending.

Question panel: Bianca Hough, Tsakane Miyambo, and Jessica Berry  

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Please join us for MMM.

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Chair: Katlego Kopotsa

Streicher Claassens: Title pending.  

Eneri Botha: Title pending. 

Onkgopostse Seabi: Title pending. 

Taygen Fuchs: Title pending. 

Question panel: Jenna-Lee Price, Sizwe Mthembu, Cliriska Hoffman

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Please join us for a presentation by Dr Tanweer Goolam Mahomed. Her presentation will follow the formal part of the MMM.

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Chair: Anneri Lotter

Jason McNeil: Title pending. 

Tshegofatso Mbere: Title pending. 

Alicia Fick: Title pending. 

Question panel: Streicher Claassens, Eneri Botha, Onkgopostse Seabi and Taygen Fuchs

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Please join us for MMM.

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Chair: Nomfundo Shinga 

Sean Schultze: Title pending. 

Nwabisa Ngwentle: Title pending.  

Vida Burger: Title pending. 

Question panel: Jason McNeil, Tshegofatso Mbere, Alicia Fick

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Please join us for a presentation by Dr Felipe Balocchi. His presentation will follow the formal part of the MMM.

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Chair: Philani Dlamini 

Sinethemba Nkosi: Title pending. 

Grant Terblanche: Title pending. 

Mandla Sibiya: Title pending.

Ngoye Zondo: Title pending.

Question panel: Sean Schultze, Nwabisa Ngwentle, and Vida Burger

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Please join us MMM.

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Please join us MMM.

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Chair: Nadine Kleinhans 

Catherina Ngongni Kuetezang: Title pending.

Ofentse Mathibela: Title pending.

Anja Piso: Title pending.

Question panel: Sinethemba Nkosi, Grant Terblanche, Mandla Sibiya, and Ngoye Zondo

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Please join us for a presentation by Dr Gudrun Dittrich-Schroder. Her presentation will follow the formal part of the MMM.

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Chair: Luki-Marié Scheepers

Preston Shaw: Title pending.

Sicelo Masuku: Title pending.

Alinaswe Selebi: Title pending.

Question panel: Catherina Ngongni Kuetezang, Ofentse Mathibela, and Anja Piso

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Please join us MMM.

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Please join us for a presentation by Dr Privilege Makunde. Her presentation will follow the formal part of the MMM.

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Please join us for MMM.

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Please join us for a presentation by Dr Neriman Yilmaz. Her presentation will follow the formal part of the MMM.

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Please join us for TMS.