Lee Taylor

Lee Taylor is a Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of New Mexico. His research explores fungal biodiversity, plant-microbe interactions, and ecosystem responses to environmental change, with fieldwork spanning Arctic tundra to desert environments.

His research examines:

• Evolutionary ecology of plant-fungal symbioses
• Soil fungal community dynamics
• Climate change impacts on microbial communities
• Biodiversity patterns across ecosystems

Taylor's publications frequently investigate mycorrhizal networks and fungal responses to disturbances like wildfires and permafrost thaw. Recent work emphasizes functional roles of fungi in nutrient cycling under changing climate conditions.

He directs research on microbial assemblages across diverse ecosystems including Alaskan boreal forests, Rocky Mountain grasslands, and Chihuahuan Desert environments.