Efren Cazares

Assistant Professor
Forest Mycology

FSL 009
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331

• Office: FSL 009
• Phone: 541-737-8593
• Fax: 541-737-1393

• B.S., 1984, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, México
• Ph.D., 1992, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon

Systematics and taxonomy of mycorrhizal fungi; mycorrhizal ecology and applications; mycorrhizal status of rare and endangered plants; small mammal and snail mycophagy; effects of soil compaction and ripping on truffle diversity and biomass; Record of Decision listed fungi associated with coarse woody debris in the PNW; and belowground processes in ecosystems.

1. "Ripping compacted soils and the diversity and abundance of ectomycorrhizal fruiting bodies". Co-PI. USDA, Forest Service Grant.
2. "Community structure & dynamics of ectomycorrhizal fungi and special forest products in managed forests stand: DEMO". Co-PI. USDA, Forest Service Grant.
3. "Survey of Record of Decision (ROD) fungi associated with coarse woody debris in the Pacific Northwest". PI. USDA, Forest Service Grant.