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'''Thursday 1/17 morning:'''<br /> | '''Thursday 1/17 morning:'''<br /> | ||
Overview of plant-ant mutualisms Megan Frederickson<br /> | |||
Introduction to the two systems we will be discussing: Megan Frederickson and Beth Pringle<br /> | |||
'''Thursday 1/17 afternoon:'''<br /> | '''Thursday 1/17 afternoon:'''<br /> | ||
Presentations about modelling techniques, with computer examples<br /> | |||
Sander van Doorn<br /> | |||
John Wilkins<br /> | |||
'''Friday 1/18 morning:'''<br /> | '''Friday 1/18 morning:'''<br /> | ||
Models of mutualisms<br /> | |||
Lauren Buckley<br /> | |||
Errol Ackay<br /> | |||
Break into small groups to outline models for the two systems | |||
'''Friday 1/18 afternoon:'''<br /> | '''Friday 1/18 afternoon:'''<br /> | ||
Computer implementation of modelling ideas<br /> | |||
'''Saturday 1/19 morning:'''<br /> | '''Saturday 1/19 morning:'''<br /> | ||
Group presentations and discussion of specific plans for future collaboration<br /> | |||
====Participant Papers==== | ====Participant Papers==== | ||
Latest revision as of 20:35, 15 January 2008
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Dear all, Attached is some background reading as a starting point for our workshop. There are 2 short descriptions of research systems by workshop participants Megan Frederickson and Beth Pringle. In addition there are 6 papers. Looking forward to seeing you and happy new year, Deborah
Agenda
Thursday 1/17 morning:
Overview of plant-ant mutualisms Megan Frederickson
Introduction to the two systems we will be discussing: Megan Frederickson and Beth Pringle
Thursday 1/17 afternoon:
Presentations about modelling techniques, with computer examples
Sander van Doorn
John Wilkins
Friday 1/18 morning:
Models of mutualisms
Lauren Buckley
Errol Ackay
Break into small groups to outline models for the two systems
Friday 1/18 afternoon:
Computer implementation of modelling ideas
Saturday 1/19 morning:
Group presentations and discussion of specific plans for future collaboration
Participant Papers
Ant-Plants in the Peruvian Amazon by Megan Frederickson (PDF)
The Cordia alliodora mutualism by Beth Pringle (PDF)
Reading
The Contribution of Ant-Plant Protection Studies to Our Understanding of Mutualism (PDF)
Nesting space limits colony size of the plant-ant Pseudomyrmex concolor (PDF)
Pursuing the big questions about interspecific mutualism: a review of theoretical approaches (PDF)
Population Dynamics and Mutualism: Functional Responses of Benefits and Costs (PDF)
Integrating quality and quantity of mutualistic service to contrast ant species protecting FEROCACTUS WISLIZENI (PDF)
Ant–plant–herbivore interactions in the neotropical cerrado savanna (PDF)