Mark Tobler

Mark Tobler is a Researcher in the Department of Biological Sciences at Loyola University New Orleans, where he has been employed since 2008. He collaborates with Dr. Paul Barnes to investigate plant and ecosystem responses to global climate change, with specialized expertise in

• Plant-insect interactions
• Chemical ecology of plants
• Plant population dynamics in wetland ecosystems

Education:

• M.S. in Biology (plant-animal interactions), University of Louisiana-Lafayette (2000)
• B.S. in Biology (plant ecology), University of Montana (1997)

His research focuses on plant responses to environmental stressors, particularly ultraviolet radiation. Key areas include flavonoid metabolism, UV sunscreen mechanisms, and diurnal adaptations in photoprotection. Publications across 2015-2021 demonstrate consistent contributions to plant physiology and environmental adaptation literature.

As Greenhouse Coordinator for the Azby Greenhouse Facility, he oversees critical infrastructure for biological research and plant cultivation. Contact: tobler@loyno.edu