Physiology & growth

Exploring links between phloem function and plant/organ growth.

Scaling & transport

Examining how architecture and anatomy influence phloem transport.

Seasonality

Investigating seasonal changes in the phloem structure and function.

Floral vascular system

We are interested in how the xylem and phloem support floral development.

Floral freezing tolerance

Investigating floral freezing tolerance and how it relates to floral phenology. 

Floral photosynthesis

Examining how floral photosynthesis impacts growth and resource use in flowers.

Vascular phenology

Examining how seasonal changes in vascular physiology relates to leaf and flower phenology. 

Leaf phenology

Exploring plant phenology and its implications for species distributions and plant stress tolerances.

Coastal phenology

Investigating phenology of coastal and inland populations of common tree species in Northern Minnesota.

Willow diversity

Investigating willow physiology and co-occurrence.