Ecophysiology
Ecophysiology
I like to think of ecophysiology as the study of how internal organismic processes interact with external ecosystem processes and vis versa. I am most interested in Frost Shock, Heat Stress, and Drought Tolerance.
A snow covered maple may look peaceful to us but is very stressful to a plant. (Credit: Layla Dishman)
What may look like a charming Christmas card cover to us is actually a plant fighting for its life.