معرفی
Sarah Kezar is a Research Fellow at Cornell University’s School of Integrative Plant Science (Soil and Crop Sciences Section). Her research focuses on invasive species ecology, particularly Parthenium hysterophorus, examining its global spread, climate resilience, and impacts on cropping systems. She investigates how native, introduced, and invasive populations respond to environmental stresses and climate change, with applications to risk assessment and agricultural adaptation strategies.
- Education:
- B.S., Plant and Soil Sciences (2018), Oklahoma State University
- M.S., Plant and Soil Sciences (2020), Oklahoma State University
- Ph.D., Agronomy (2023), Texas A&M University
Her research interests include weed ecology, climate-driven range shifts, and phenotypic plasticity in plants. She employs common garden experiments, climate modeling (e.g., CLIMEX), and interdisciplinary approaches to address agricultural challenges under climate change. Collaborations span institutions like Texas A&M, University of Queensland, and The Volcani Institute.
Grants and partnerships include NIFA (Grant #2023-67012-40011) and international research networks. Beyond academia, Kezar contributes to extension publications on weed management, soybean agronomy, and crop trials.
Labs/Teams: Part of a global research group studying invasive species and climate adaptation in agroecosystems.
