Department of Biology
Email: randrews4 <at> wisc.edu I am broadly interested in biogeography and evolution, particularly in the mechanisms that allow plants to survive in diverse environments. I am especially curious about how anatomical and morphological traits shape species distributions, specifically emphasizing characteristics of wood anatomy. Wood is one of the most culturally and economically significant traits produced …
Email: lnberry<at>wisc.edu Cycads are often referred to as “living fossils” with lineages dating back hundreds of millions of years. Despite their extensive lineages, cycads are an understudied group of plants. While their morphology is seemingly similar throughout history, their physiology has diversified over time allowing them to remain extant. My research will focus on elucidating …
Email: pomaalarcon<at>wisc.edu Drought and heat stress are expected to increase in frequency and severity due to anthropogenic climate change. This highlights the need to better understand how plants will respond to varying levels of drought, and perhaps in combination with other stressors. I’m interested in combining microscopy and plant eco-physiological techniques to determine the hydraulic …
Email: ddsmith3 <at> wisc.edu Duncan’s CV The coordination of plant architecture, xylem anatomy and stomatal responses represents a “hydraulic strategy” that should greatly influence a plant’s ability to survive. I am interested in the strategies that different species of plants employ that allow them to succeed under varied environmental conditions. Much of my PhD work …