Justine Karst π¨π¦
@j-karst.bsky.social
Associate Professor, U of Alberta. President of the International Mycorrhiza Society.
I study the mycorrhizal ecology of forests. Less hype, more hyphae.
I study the mycorrhizal ecology of forests. Less hype, more hyphae.
A follow-up to the debunk of trees anticipating solar eclipses. Wonderfully argued by Novoplansky, the lead author. (I accidentally deleted the original post).
figsinwintertime.substack.com/p/when-scien...
figsinwintertime.substack.com/p/when-scien...
When science worships its own shadow
On trees, eclipses, and the perils of belief
figsinwintertime.substack.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:11 PM
A follow-up to the debunk of trees anticipating solar eclipses. Wonderfully argued by Novoplansky, the lead author. (I accidentally deleted the original post).
figsinwintertime.substack.com/p/when-scien...
figsinwintertime.substack.com/p/when-scien...
A follow-up to the take-down written by Novoplansky, the lead article. Wonderfully argued position.
figsinwintertime.substack.com/p/when-scien...
figsinwintertime.substack.com/p/when-scien...
When science worships its own shadow
On trees, eclipses, and the perils of belief
figsinwintertime.substack.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:07 PM
A follow-up to the take-down written by Novoplansky, the lead article. Wonderfully argued position.
figsinwintertime.substack.com/p/when-scien...
figsinwintertime.substack.com/p/when-scien...
Reposted by Justine Karst π¨π¦
IMS Research Awards 2026 β Nominations open!
π Eminent & Mid-Career Awards
π Deadline: 15 March 2026
π Early-Career & Student Awards (Publication)
π Deadline: 31 March 2026
π Awards presented at ICOM
π mycorrhizas.org
@mycorrhizaims.bsky.social #Mycorrhiza
π Eminent & Mid-Career Awards
π Deadline: 15 March 2026
π Early-Career & Student Awards (Publication)
π Deadline: 31 March 2026
π Awards presented at ICOM
π mycorrhizas.org
@mycorrhizaims.bsky.social #Mycorrhiza
February 10, 2026 at 7:09 AM
IMS Research Awards 2026 β Nominations open!
π Eminent & Mid-Career Awards
π Deadline: 15 March 2026
π Early-Career & Student Awards (Publication)
π Deadline: 31 March 2026
π Awards presented at ICOM
π mycorrhizas.org
@mycorrhizaims.bsky.social #Mycorrhiza
π Eminent & Mid-Career Awards
π Deadline: 15 March 2026
π Early-Career & Student Awards (Publication)
π Deadline: 31 March 2026
π Awards presented at ICOM
π mycorrhizas.org
@mycorrhizaims.bsky.social #Mycorrhiza
Congratulations John! I look forward to meeting you and hearing your talk at ICOM!
February 5, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Congratulations John! I look forward to meeting you and hearing your talk at ICOM!
Reposted by Justine Karst π¨π¦
π± IMS Early Career Researcher Travel Award π
Congrats to John Ramana from New Zealand
π Oceania awardee
Supported by The New Phytologist Foundation @newphyt.bsky.social
This award supports his attendance at #ICOM2026, where he will give an oral presentation.
#Mycorrhiza
Congrats to John Ramana from New Zealand
π Oceania awardee
Supported by The New Phytologist Foundation @newphyt.bsky.social
This award supports his attendance at #ICOM2026, where he will give an oral presentation.
#Mycorrhiza
February 5, 2026 at 1:57 PM
π± IMS Early Career Researcher Travel Award π
Congrats to John Ramana from New Zealand
π Oceania awardee
Supported by The New Phytologist Foundation @newphyt.bsky.social
This award supports his attendance at #ICOM2026, where he will give an oral presentation.
#Mycorrhiza
Congrats to John Ramana from New Zealand
π Oceania awardee
Supported by The New Phytologist Foundation @newphyt.bsky.social
This award supports his attendance at #ICOM2026, where he will give an oral presentation.
#Mycorrhiza
Congratulations Hela! I look forward to meeting you and hearing your talk at ICOM!
February 5, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Congratulations Hela! I look forward to meeting you and hearing your talk at ICOM!
Reposted by Justine Karst π¨π¦
π± IMS Early Career Researcher Travel Award π
Congrats to Hela Younsi πΉπ³
π Africa awardee
Supported by The New Phytologist Foundation @newphyt.bsky.social
This award supports her attendance at #ICOM2026, where she will give an oral presentation
#Mycorrhiza
Congrats to Hela Younsi πΉπ³
π Africa awardee
Supported by The New Phytologist Foundation @newphyt.bsky.social
This award supports her attendance at #ICOM2026, where she will give an oral presentation
#Mycorrhiza
February 5, 2026 at 2:35 PM
π± IMS Early Career Researcher Travel Award π
Congrats to Hela Younsi πΉπ³
π Africa awardee
Supported by The New Phytologist Foundation @newphyt.bsky.social
This award supports her attendance at #ICOM2026, where she will give an oral presentation
#Mycorrhiza
Congrats to Hela Younsi πΉπ³
π Africa awardee
Supported by The New Phytologist Foundation @newphyt.bsky.social
This award supports her attendance at #ICOM2026, where she will give an oral presentation
#Mycorrhiza
Reposted by Justine Karst π¨π¦
π¨NEW AWARDSπ¨
πΎSupported by the Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment and the Global Initiative of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment
πLow-Income Delegate Registration Awards for #ICOM2026
π Students (2) and ECR (1)
βDeadline: February 14
πApplication form and info π icom2026.org
πΎSupported by the Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment and the Global Initiative of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment
πLow-Income Delegate Registration Awards for #ICOM2026
π Students (2) and ECR (1)
βDeadline: February 14
πApplication form and info π icom2026.org
February 5, 2026 at 7:20 AM
π¨NEW AWARDSπ¨
πΎSupported by the Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment and the Global Initiative of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment
πLow-Income Delegate Registration Awards for #ICOM2026
π Students (2) and ECR (1)
βDeadline: February 14
πApplication form and info π icom2026.org
πΎSupported by the Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment and the Global Initiative of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment
πLow-Income Delegate Registration Awards for #ICOM2026
π Students (2) and ECR (1)
βDeadline: February 14
πApplication form and info π icom2026.org
Congratulations Bea (here and on X)! I look forward to your talk at ICOM
February 4, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Congratulations Bea (here and on X)! I look forward to your talk at ICOM
Reposted by Justine Karst π¨π¦
π± IMS Early Career Researcher Travel Award π
Congrats to Beatrice M. Bock USA
π North America awardee
Supported by The New Phytologist Foundation @newphyt.bsky.social
This award supports her participation with oral presentation at #ICOM2026
#Mycorrhiza
Congrats to Beatrice M. Bock USA
π North America awardee
Supported by The New Phytologist Foundation @newphyt.bsky.social
This award supports her participation with oral presentation at #ICOM2026
#Mycorrhiza
February 4, 2026 at 3:38 PM
π± IMS Early Career Researcher Travel Award π
Congrats to Beatrice M. Bock USA
π North America awardee
Supported by The New Phytologist Foundation @newphyt.bsky.social
This award supports her participation with oral presentation at #ICOM2026
#Mycorrhiza
Congrats to Beatrice M. Bock USA
π North America awardee
Supported by The New Phytologist Foundation @newphyt.bsky.social
This award supports her participation with oral presentation at #ICOM2026
#Mycorrhiza
Congratulations Ningkang! I look forward to your talk at ICOM
February 4, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Congratulations Ningkang! I look forward to your talk at ICOM
Reposted by Justine Karst π¨π¦
π± IMS Early Career Researcher Travel Award π
Congrats to Ningkang Sun π¨π³
π Asia awardee
Supported by The New Phytologist Foundation @newphyt.bsky.social
This award supports her attendance at #ICOM2026, where she will give an oral presentation
#Mycorrhiza
Congrats to Ningkang Sun π¨π³
π Asia awardee
Supported by The New Phytologist Foundation @newphyt.bsky.social
This award supports her attendance at #ICOM2026, where she will give an oral presentation
#Mycorrhiza
February 4, 2026 at 3:59 PM
π± IMS Early Career Researcher Travel Award π
Congrats to Ningkang Sun π¨π³
π Asia awardee
Supported by The New Phytologist Foundation @newphyt.bsky.social
This award supports her attendance at #ICOM2026, where she will give an oral presentation
#Mycorrhiza
Congrats to Ningkang Sun π¨π³
π Asia awardee
Supported by The New Phytologist Foundation @newphyt.bsky.social
This award supports her attendance at #ICOM2026, where she will give an oral presentation
#Mycorrhiza
Reposted by Justine Karst π¨π¦
ππHost the future of mycorrhizal science
The IMS invites bids to host ICOM15 (2030).
π Guidelines π mycorrhizas.org/wp-content/u...
π Proposal deadline: May 29, 2026
π£ Host announced: July 17, 2026
#ICOM15 @mycorrhizaims.bsky.social #Mycorrhiza
The IMS invites bids to host ICOM15 (2030).
π Guidelines π mycorrhizas.org/wp-content/u...
π Proposal deadline: May 29, 2026
π£ Host announced: July 17, 2026
#ICOM15 @mycorrhizaims.bsky.social #Mycorrhiza
January 13, 2026 at 6:28 AM
ππHost the future of mycorrhizal science
The IMS invites bids to host ICOM15 (2030).
π Guidelines π mycorrhizas.org/wp-content/u...
π Proposal deadline: May 29, 2026
π£ Host announced: July 17, 2026
#ICOM15 @mycorrhizaims.bsky.social #Mycorrhiza
The IMS invites bids to host ICOM15 (2030).
π Guidelines π mycorrhizas.org/wp-content/u...
π Proposal deadline: May 29, 2026
π£ Host announced: July 17, 2026
#ICOM15 @mycorrhizaims.bsky.social #Mycorrhiza
Reposted by Justine Karst π¨π¦
We are thrilled to announce our new IMS swag!
All proceeds of our store serve our mission: to advance education, research and development related to the mycorrhizal symbiosis.
Check the products here π
www.bonfire.com/store/intern...
#IMS #Mycorrhiza
All proceeds of our store serve our mission: to advance education, research and development related to the mycorrhizal symbiosis.
Check the products here π
www.bonfire.com/store/intern...
#IMS #Mycorrhiza
January 26, 2026 at 2:59 PM
We are thrilled to announce our new IMS swag!
All proceeds of our store serve our mission: to advance education, research and development related to the mycorrhizal symbiosis.
Check the products here π
www.bonfire.com/store/intern...
#IMS #Mycorrhiza
All proceeds of our store serve our mission: to advance education, research and development related to the mycorrhizal symbiosis.
Check the products here π
www.bonfire.com/store/intern...
#IMS #Mycorrhiza
Congratulations Amara! I look forward to seeing your talk at ICOM2026!
February 3, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Congratulations Amara! I look forward to seeing your talk at ICOM2026!
Reposted by Justine Karst π¨π¦
π± IMS Early Career Researcher Travel Award π
Congrats to Amara Santiesteban-Serrano πͺπΈ
π Europe awardee
Supported by the New Phytologist Foundation @newphyt.
This award supports her participation with oral presentation at #ICOM2026
#Mycorrhiza
@csic.es
Congrats to Amara Santiesteban-Serrano πͺπΈ
π Europe awardee
Supported by the New Phytologist Foundation @newphyt.
This award supports her participation with oral presentation at #ICOM2026
#Mycorrhiza
@csic.es
February 3, 2026 at 2:07 PM
π± IMS Early Career Researcher Travel Award π
Congrats to Amara Santiesteban-Serrano πͺπΈ
π Europe awardee
Supported by the New Phytologist Foundation @newphyt.
This award supports her participation with oral presentation at #ICOM2026
#Mycorrhiza
@csic.es
Congrats to Amara Santiesteban-Serrano πͺπΈ
π Europe awardee
Supported by the New Phytologist Foundation @newphyt.
This award supports her participation with oral presentation at #ICOM2026
#Mycorrhiza
@csic.es
Reposted by Justine Karst π¨π¦
π±IMS Early Career Researcher Travel Awardπ
πCongrats to Maycon Cristiano Barbosa π§π·
π Latin America awardee
Award supported by the New Phytologist Foundation
@newphyt.bsky.social
This award supports his participation with an oral presentation at #ICOM2026
#Mycorrhiza
πCongrats to Maycon Cristiano Barbosa π§π·
π Latin America awardee
Award supported by the New Phytologist Foundation
@newphyt.bsky.social
This award supports his participation with an oral presentation at #ICOM2026
#Mycorrhiza
February 3, 2026 at 1:24 PM
π±IMS Early Career Researcher Travel Awardπ
πCongrats to Maycon Cristiano Barbosa π§π·
π Latin America awardee
Award supported by the New Phytologist Foundation
@newphyt.bsky.social
This award supports his participation with an oral presentation at #ICOM2026
#Mycorrhiza
πCongrats to Maycon Cristiano Barbosa π§π·
π Latin America awardee
Award supported by the New Phytologist Foundation
@newphyt.bsky.social
This award supports his participation with an oral presentation at #ICOM2026
#Mycorrhiza
Congratulations Maycon! I'm looking forward to meeting you and hearing about your research at ICOM2026!
February 3, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Congratulations Maycon! I'm looking forward to meeting you and hearing about your research at ICOM2026!
Reposted by Justine Karst π¨π¦
IMS Research Awards 2026 β Nominations open!
π Eminent & Mid-Career Awards
π Deadline: 15 March 2026
π Early-Career & Student Awards (Publication)
π Deadline: 31 March 2026
π Awards presented at ICOM
π mycorrhizas.org
#IMS #Mycorrhiza @mycorrhizaims.bsky.social
π Eminent & Mid-Career Awards
π Deadline: 15 March 2026
π Early-Career & Student Awards (Publication)
π Deadline: 31 March 2026
π Awards presented at ICOM
π mycorrhizas.org
#IMS #Mycorrhiza @mycorrhizaims.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 5:47 AM
IMS Research Awards 2026 β Nominations open!
π Eminent & Mid-Career Awards
π Deadline: 15 March 2026
π Early-Career & Student Awards (Publication)
π Deadline: 31 March 2026
π Awards presented at ICOM
π mycorrhizas.org
#IMS #Mycorrhiza @mycorrhizaims.bsky.social
π Eminent & Mid-Career Awards
π Deadline: 15 March 2026
π Early-Career & Student Awards (Publication)
π Deadline: 31 March 2026
π Awards presented at ICOM
π mycorrhizas.org
#IMS #Mycorrhiza @mycorrhizaims.bsky.social
Reposted by Justine Karst π¨π¦
π¨NEW AWARDSπ¨
πΎSupported by the Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment and the Global Initiative of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment
πLow-Income Delegate Registration Awards for #ICOM2026
π Student (2) and ECRs (1)
βDeadline: February 14
πApplication form and info π icom2026.org
πΎSupported by the Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment and the Global Initiative of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment
πLow-Income Delegate Registration Awards for #ICOM2026
π Student (2) and ECRs (1)
βDeadline: February 14
πApplication form and info π icom2026.org
January 30, 2026 at 5:58 AM
π¨NEW AWARDSπ¨
πΎSupported by the Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment and the Global Initiative of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment
πLow-Income Delegate Registration Awards for #ICOM2026
π Student (2) and ECRs (1)
βDeadline: February 14
πApplication form and info π icom2026.org
πΎSupported by the Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment and the Global Initiative of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment
πLow-Income Delegate Registration Awards for #ICOM2026
π Student (2) and ECRs (1)
βDeadline: February 14
πApplication form and info π icom2026.org
Let's celebrate researchers of mycorrhizas! Several awards for a variety of career stages offered by the IMS. Pls see links below
IMS Research Awards 2026 β Nominations open!
π Eminent & Mid-Career Awards
π Deadline: 15 March 2026
π Early-Career & Student Awards (Publication)
π Deadline: 31 March 2026
π Awards presented at ICOM
π mycorrhizas.org
#IMS #Mycorrhiza @mycorrhizaims.bsky.social
π Eminent & Mid-Career Awards
π Deadline: 15 March 2026
π Early-Career & Student Awards (Publication)
π Deadline: 31 March 2026
π Awards presented at ICOM
π mycorrhizas.org
#IMS #Mycorrhiza @mycorrhizaims.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Let's celebrate researchers of mycorrhizas! Several awards for a variety of career stages offered by the IMS. Pls see links below
Reposted by Justine Karst π¨π¦
ππHost the future of mycorrhizal science
The IMS invites bids to host ICOM15 (2030).
π Guidelines π mycorrhizas.org/wp-content/u...
π Proposal deadline: May 29, 2026
π£ Host announced: July 17, 2026
#ICOM15 #IMS #Mycorrhiza @mycorrhizaims.bsky.social
The IMS invites bids to host ICOM15 (2030).
π Guidelines π mycorrhizas.org/wp-content/u...
π Proposal deadline: May 29, 2026
π£ Host announced: July 17, 2026
#ICOM15 #IMS #Mycorrhiza @mycorrhizaims.bsky.social
January 27, 2026 at 6:02 AM
ππHost the future of mycorrhizal science
The IMS invites bids to host ICOM15 (2030).
π Guidelines π mycorrhizas.org/wp-content/u...
π Proposal deadline: May 29, 2026
π£ Host announced: July 17, 2026
#ICOM15 #IMS #Mycorrhiza @mycorrhizaims.bsky.social
The IMS invites bids to host ICOM15 (2030).
π Guidelines π mycorrhizas.org/wp-content/u...
π Proposal deadline: May 29, 2026
π£ Host announced: July 17, 2026
#ICOM15 #IMS #Mycorrhiza @mycorrhizaims.bsky.social
Reposted by Justine Karst π¨π¦
β‘οΈFully funded #PhD position in my lab at Stockholm University / SciLifeLab! If youβre interested in #lichens, #symbiosis, fungal biology, or meta-omics, please apply. Deadline Feb 1. Read more here: su.varbi.com/en/what:job/...
January 12, 2026 at 2:15 PM
β‘οΈFully funded #PhD position in my lab at Stockholm University / SciLifeLab! If youβre interested in #lichens, #symbiosis, fungal biology, or meta-omics, please apply. Deadline Feb 1. Read more here: su.varbi.com/en/what:job/...
Love the new IMS logo? Thinking about your outfit for #ICOM2026? We are now selling merch π
We are thrilled to announce our new IMS swag!
All proceeds of our store serve our mission: to advance education, research and development related to the mycorrhizal symbiosis.
Check the products here π
www.bonfire.com/store/intern...
#IMS #Mycorrhiza
All proceeds of our store serve our mission: to advance education, research and development related to the mycorrhizal symbiosis.
Check the products here π
www.bonfire.com/store/intern...
#IMS #Mycorrhiza
January 26, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Love the new IMS logo? Thinking about your outfit for #ICOM2026? We are now selling merch π
Reposted by Justine Karst π¨π¦
π Explore the Symposia Topics of #ICOM2026!
From mycorrhizal diversity and systematics to climate change, restoration ecology, agriculture, and global sustainability π±π¬
πExplore them here: icom2026.org/symposia/
#ICOM2026 #mycorrhiza @mycorrhizaims.bsky.social
From mycorrhizal diversity and systematics to climate change, restoration ecology, agriculture, and global sustainability π±π¬
πExplore them here: icom2026.org/symposia/
#ICOM2026 #mycorrhiza @mycorrhizaims.bsky.social
January 23, 2026 at 9:21 AM
π Explore the Symposia Topics of #ICOM2026!
From mycorrhizal diversity and systematics to climate change, restoration ecology, agriculture, and global sustainability π±π¬
πExplore them here: icom2026.org/symposia/
#ICOM2026 #mycorrhiza @mycorrhizaims.bsky.social
From mycorrhizal diversity and systematics to climate change, restoration ecology, agriculture, and global sustainability π±π¬
πExplore them here: icom2026.org/symposia/
#ICOM2026 #mycorrhiza @mycorrhizaims.bsky.social