Field Trip Investigation 2024

13-14 July 2024

Pierre-André Loizeau, Dr., Conservatoire et Jardins Botaniques de Genève (CJBG)
Louis Nusbaumer, Dr., University of Geneva & CJBG

Louis Nusbaumer, Dr., University of Geneva & CJBG

For 2 days a small group of PhD will go hiking in Val de Moiry (Valais, Switzerland) accompanied by a specialist in the alpine flora.

Students will study plants in link with their PhD projects, or the research conducted in their labs, and will prepare a presentation for the group on a publication, in relation to their research and the plants observed in the field. Cases of plant-insect coevolution, plant adaptation to freezing in high mountains, observation of the rhizosphere, parasitism in plants, relationships between soil acidity and plant composition, and morphological variations of plants due to environmental pressures will be presented and discussed.

A moderate fitness level and adapted clothes (hiking shoes, waterproof jacket, ..) are required.

Meeting point: Saturday 13.07.24, bus stop 'Moiry VS, Glacier' at 9h04

More Information will follow

Cabâne de Moiry, Val de Moiry, VS

A moderate fitness level and adapted clothes (hiking shoes, waterproof jacket, ..) are required.

Accomodation is covered by the CUSO.
Reimbursements for CUSO MPS Students: Train ticket, 2°class, half-fare from your institution to the place of the activity 

Reimbursement of your travel tickets can be asked online through your MyCUSO. See HERE for the procedure.

For any question concerning reimbursement please contact the CUSO MPS coordinator Debora Zoia

Deadline for registration: 24.05.24

12 places available. First come, first served !

*CANCELATION FEES*
- after the deadline of registration and until June 30, 2024: 50 CHF administrative fees
- after June 30, 2024 and before July 10, 2024: 105 CHF
- after July 10 or no-show: 125 CHF 

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