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Several varieties of wild mushrooms will be discussed during the November Oxford Science Cafe. Submitted photo by Jason Hoeksema<\/p><\/div>\n

OXFORD, Miss. \u2013 The ecology and edibility of wild mushrooms is the topic for a monthly public science forum organized by the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The fall semester’s third meeting of the Oxford Science Cafe is set for 6 p.m. Nov. 14 at Lusa Bakery and Cafe, 1120 North Lamar Blvd. Jason Hoeksema, UM associate professor of biology, will discuss “Wild mushrooms: Ecology, edibility and more.” Admission is free.<\/p>\n

“What is a mushroom? What is its natural function for fungi? Which ones are delicious and which ones will make you ill or worse?” Hoeksema said. “In this presentation, we’ll answer all these questions.<\/p>\n

“We’ll start with a discussion of fungal ecology, especially focusing on how fungi obtain food and the really interesting ways that fungi can change the ecology of plants and nutrient cycling.”<\/p>\n

Hoeksema’s 45-minute presentation also will examine the role of mushrooms in the life cycles of fungi.<\/p>\n

“Finally, we’ll discuss strategies for finding and safely enjoying wild mushrooms in northern Mississippi,” he said.<\/p>\n

A Science Cafe organizer said Hoeksema’s discussion should be most interesting.<\/p>\n

“I’m eagerly waiting for Dr. Hoeksema’s presentation,” said Marco Cavaglia, professor of physics and astronomy. “The world of mushrooms is so fascinating.<\/p>\n

“When I was a kid, I spent many weekends mushroom hunting with my dad. Nowadays, when I hike in the woods of Mississippi, I’m still mesmerized by the variety and beauty of wild mushrooms.”<\/p>\n

Hoeksema received his bachelor’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Michigan and the University of California at Davis, respectively. A member of the Ole Miss <\/a>faculty since 2006, he teaches courses in ecology, evolution, statistics, microbiology, mycology and ornithology. He also occasionally leads mushroom field trips for the public.<\/p>\n

His research addresses questions regarding the ecological and evolutionary consequences of species interactions \u2013 such as mutualism, parasitism and competition \u2013 on populations and communities, with a focus on interactions between plants and mycorrhizal fungi.<\/p>\n

For more information about Oxford Science Cafe programs, go to http:\/\/www.phy.olemiss.edu\/oxfordsciencecafe<\/a><\/span>. For more information about the Department of Physics and Astronomy, visit http:\/\/www.olemiss.edu\/depts\/physics_and_astronomy<\/a> <\/span>or call 662-915-7046.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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