Department of Biology
Email: swanderson<at>wisc.edu My research is generally focused on the ecological implications of plant morphology and physiology. Specifically, I am focused on how variations in ploidy level impacts woody species at the physiological level. Ploidy is known to cause a variety of physiological changes in plant lineages, but how these changes impact ecology and abiotic stress tolerance …
Email: mbarberio <at> wisc.edu I am especially interested in epiphytic plants, which can be defined as plants growing in tree canopies without roots in the soil. They are a largely understudied group most abundant in the tropics. My research will focus on neotropical epiphytes and their ability to absorb water through foliage. Additionally, I am …
Email: ckrieg <at> wisc.edu My research interests broadly aim to understand the evolutionary and ecological significance of plant function. In particular, a common theme in my work is how adaptive plant physiological traits impact species distributions and ecologies. To conduct my work, I often integrate diverse methods including plant gas-exchange, hydraulics, stable isotopes, functional anatomy, …