Evolutionary Ecology
RESEARCH THEME
We are broadly focused on questions in the evolutionary ecology of plants. Our
model organisms are typically long-lived herbaceous perennials, such as weedy
plantains and rare orchids. With this broad assemblage of plants, we both
theorize and experimentally test ideas dealing with two broad subjects:
1. Life history evolution
2. Evolution of interactions
3. Conservation ecology
Here are a few of the specific topics that we cover:
 | | Evolution of senescence
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 | | Evolution of complex life histories
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Research Interests