Position Title
Professor
Position Title
Professor
- Evolution and Ecology
5310 Storer Hall
Bio
Research Interests
My research focuses on the evolutionary processes that shape genetic variation within plant populations, particularly domesticated maize and its wild relatives. I study the genetic basis of local adaptation and genome evolution, including how natural selection, genetic drift, environmental factors, and historical events influence genetic diversity, adaptation, and speciation. My work combines field studies, laboratory experiments, and computational approaches to understand plant evolution and the genomic consequences of domestication. This research provides insights into fundamental evolutionary processes as well as the maintenance and improvement of plant diversity in changing environments.
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Graduate Program Affiliations
Education and Degree(s)
- 1998 B.A. in Botany, University of California, Riverside
- 2000 M.S. in Botany, University of California, Riverside
- 2006 Ph.D. in Genetics, University of Georgia
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