Abstract
The mycorrhiza and, more generally, soil microbiology research communities recently have lost one of their most ardent scientists. José Miguel Barea was a world leader of arbuscular mycorrhiza research and pioneered the establishment of such studies in Spain and Latin American. He was a prolific publisher, enthusiastic teacher of many graduate students and a genial host to visitors of his beloved Granada. He will be missed wherever mycorrhizasts gather.
Highlights
The mycorrhiza and, more generally, soil microbiology research communities recently have lost one of their most ardent scientists
José Miguel was a native Granadino who first graduated in Pharmacy from the University of Granada in 1965. His long association with Experimental del Zaidin (EEZ) began as he undertook a Doctorate in the Soil Microbiology Department where he was based for the rest of his professional career, starting as a basic scientist in 1972 and rising to become Director of the Institute from 1989 to 1998
For almost 50 years, his leadership ensured that EEZ would become the first Spanish institute to study arbuscular mycorrhizas in detail and would go on to develop an international reputation for the
Summary
The mycorrhiza and, more generally, soil microbiology research communities recently have lost one of their most ardent scientists. Despite taking formal retirement a few years ago, José Miguel was still working enthusiastically at his Institute [Estación Experimental del Zaidin (EEZ) del CSIC, Granada, Spain] as an Honorary Professor until illness curtailed his activities. A visit to Granada, hosted by José Miguel was more than just a scientific experience, and his pride in his city and culture was always very evident (and almost equal to his love of Real Madrid!).
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