جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Vegetable Production
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Botanical Criteria
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Manuel Antonio Rodriguez Guitian is a Contracted Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Higher Polytechnic School of Engineering, Department of Plant Production and Engineering Projects, and the Institute of Agricultural Biodiversity and Rural Development (IBADER). His academic career centers on Vegetable Production and biodiversity conservation in northwestern Iberia. University: University of Santiago de Compostela Faculty: Higher Polytechnic School of Engineering Department: Department of Plant Production and Engineering Projects Research Institute: Institute of Agricultural Biodiversity and Rural Development (IBADER) Research Group: Te-Bio Territory, Biodiversity His research interests focus on biodiversity conservation, sustainable management of native wooded areas, vegetation dynamics, and biogeography of northwestern Iberian ecosystems. Dr. Rodriguez Guitian's work emphasizes practical applications for conservation planning and habitat management within the European Natura 2000 framework. His research spans multiple ecosystem types including riparian forests, calcareous grasslands, peatlands, and beech forests. Analysis of his publication record shows consistent contributions to understanding the conservation value of Galician ecosystems, with particular emphasis on habitat classification, vegetation mapping, and the impacts of land use change. His work often bridges theoretical ecology with practical conservation management needs, particularly regarding the implementation of EU habitat directives at regional scales. Dr. Rodriguez Guitian completed his doctorate in 2004 at the University of Santiago de Compostela with a thesis on botanical criteria for sustainable management models of native wooded areas in the northern Galician-Asturian subsector, supervised by Dr. Antonio Rigueiro Rodríguez. His research methodology typically combines extensive fieldwork with spatial analysis techniques to document vegetation patterns and assess conservation values. Much of his work contributes directly to management plans for protected areas in Galicia and surrounding regions.

Brian Murphyمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Fungal endophytes
• Plant-microbe interactions
• Agricultural microbiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Brian Murphy is a Research Fellow in the Botany Department at Trinity College Dublin, with a concurrent Post-Doctoral position at University College Dublin's School of Biology and Environmental Science. His research focuses on the discovery and commercialization of beneficial plant-associated microorganisms, particularly endophytes that live within plant tissues without causing symptoms. Dr. Murphy's primary research interests include fungal endophytes, plant-microbe interactions, agricultural microbiology, biocontrol of plant pathogens, and bioremediation. His work centers on how endophytes from crop wild relatives can enhance crop resilience to environmental stresses including drought, nutrient limitation, and pathogen attacks. His research has demonstrated that endophyte inoculation can increase barley yields by up to 29% under nutrient stress and improve survival rates from 13% to 80% under multiple stresses. His research has followed a clear trajectory from fundamental discovery of endophyte diversity to applied field validation. Recent publications highlight his work on environmentally tailored endophyte consortia that increase crop yields, the genetic diversity of fungal root endophytes, and mechanisms of endophyte-mediated stress tolerance in crops. His current 3-year Enterprise Ireland-funded project aims to launch a start-up company to commercialize endophyte technology for agricultural applications. Dr. Murphy has received previous funding from a Trinity research award and Research Ireland to establish the foundation for his current commercialization efforts. His collaborative work between Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin over the past 6-7 years has resulted in patented endophyte technologies with significant potential for reducing economic and environmental costs in cereal production. His laboratory work involves extensive controlled environment testing followed by multi-year field trials to validate endophyte efficacy under real agricultural conditions. Current research focuses on validating successful endophyte strains and discovering new strains for broader crop applications, working with both research and commercial partners to ensure successful technology transfer.

Chelsea Spechtمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant Diversity
• Comparative Genomics
• Evolutionary Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Chelsea Specht is the Barbara McClintock Professor of Plant Biology at Cornell University, affiliated with the School of Integrative Plant Science’s Plant Biology Section and the L.H. Bailey Hortorium. She holds roles as Associate Dean of Faculty and Associate Director for Faculty Development, Equity, and Inclusion. Her research focuses on plant diversity, evolutionary biology, and the integration of morphological, genomic, and phylogenetic approaches to study plant form and function. She has mentored 5 graduate students and 4 postdocs, with grants from the NSF since 2006, including an NSF CAREER award. Awards include the Grady Webster Award (2016) and fellowships from the California Academy of Sciences and National Academy of Sciences. Education: B.A. (Biology/Psychology) from University of Delaware (1993), M.S. (Biology) and Ph.D. (Biology) from New York University (1997, 2004). Research interests span plant systematics, biogeography, and developmental genetics. Current projects include studies on Zingiberales floral evolution, Calochortus speciation, and the development of comparative analysis tools like ArborWorkflows. She is active in promoting diversity and inclusion in academia, serving as President of the American Society of Plant Taxonomists and Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the Botanical Society of America. Labs/Teams: Specht Lab (focusing on plant biodiversity and inclusive mentoring), L.H. Bailey Hortorium, and collaborations with institutions like the Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future.

• Angiosperm phylogenetics
• Systematics and biogeography
• Evolution of C4 photosynthesis
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Gudrun Kadereit is a Professor at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, holding the prestigious Princess Therese of Bavaria Chair of Systematics, Biodiversity and Evolution of Plants. She serves as Director of both the Botanical Garden Munich-Nymphenburg and the Botanical State Collection Munich. Her academic home is within the Faculty of Biology, where she leads a vibrant research group focused on plant systematics and evolution. Professor Kadereit's research spans multiple dimensions of plant evolutionary biology, with particular expertise in angiosperm phylogenetics, systematics, and biogeography. Her work focuses on several key plant families including Amaranthaceae, Melastomataceae, Crassulaceae, Aizoaceae, and Zygophyllaceae. She has made significant contributions to understanding the evolution of C4 photosynthesis and Crassulacean Acid Metabolism (CAM), as well as seed trait evolution. As part of the DFG priority program SPP 1991, she actively participates in Taxon-omics, a German network combining traditional taxonomy with modern approaches to biodiversity discovery. Analysis of Professor Kadereit's recent publications reveals a robust research program integrating molecular phylogenetics, biogeography, and functional plant biology. Her work demonstrates consistent leadership in plant systematics, with particular emphasis on photosynthetic pathway evolution and adaptation to extreme environments. She frequently collaborates with international researchers across multiple continents, reflecting the global significance of her work in plant evolutionary biology. Princess Therese of Bavaria Chair (first professorship at LMU named after a woman) Director of Botanical Garden Munich-Nymphenburg Director of Botanical State Collection Munich Professor Kadereit has supervised an extensive number of students throughout her career, including numerous PhD candidates, Master's students, and Bachelor's students. Her research group comprises postdocs, PhD students, and technical staff working collaboratively on various aspects of plant systematics and evolution. She has secured significant funding for projects including the Taxon-omics initiative (DFG SPP 1991) and other research exploring plant adaptation to extreme environments. Her laboratory facilities support comprehensive research in plant systematics, with access to the resources of the Botanical Garden Munich-Nymphenburg and the Botanical State Collection Munich. The research group maintains active collaborations with institutions worldwide, particularly in Africa, South America, and Asia, focusing on plant biodiversity in diverse ecosystems ranging from arid lands to tropical forests.

• Agroforestry Systems
• Tropical Perennial Crop Ecophysiology
• Climate-Smart Agriculture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Danaë Rozendaal is an Assistant Professor at the Plant Production Systems Group and the Centre for Crop Systems Analysis at Wageningen University & Research. Her work focuses on the ecophysiology of tropical perennial crops like cocoa and coffee, integrating field measurements with crop models to design climate-smart production systems. She investigates ecosystem services provided by agroforestry systems and has expertise in tropical forest ecology, including patterns of forest dynamics and ecosystem service mapping. Her research addresses challenges such as cocoa yield variability, crop growth modeling, and the resilience of agroforestry systems under environmental stress. Past work includes continental-scale studies of tropical forest dynamics and policy-relevant mapping of ecosystem services. Rozendaal teaches courses on agroforestry, crop physiology, and data science for ecology, emphasizing practical applications in sustainable agriculture. Key research themes include: Cocoa ecophysiology under climate change Agroforestry system design for ecosystem services Functional diversity in secondary forests Spatiotemporal biomass assessment Her publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, linking ecological processes with agricultural productivity and environmental policy. While no awards are explicitly mentioned, her contributions to tropical agroecosystem research are significant. She advises on MSc theses and internships across crop physiology and agroecology.

• Blue Biotechnologies
• Marine bioactives
• Extraction techniques
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nolwenn Terme is a Researcher and Teacher at the Faculty of Sciences, University of Angers (UCO), France. She specializes in marine biotechnology with a focus on seaweed extraction techniques and biochemical characterization of marine organisms. She coordinates the Master 2 Biotechnologies Engineering program in Cosmetic and Food Products and Processes. Her research emphasizes sustainable biorefinery processes, enzyme-assisted extraction methods, and the valorization of bioactive compounds from algae. Education: Doctorate (HDR) in Chemistry from the National School of Chemistry in Rennes (2012), Master of Science (2008), and Bachelor's degree in Chemistry (2006) from University of Rennes 1. She also holds a DUT in Chemistry from IUT Rennes. Research interests span marine polysaccharides, lipid chemistry, and the development of eco-friendly extraction technologies. Recent work focuses on Solieria chordalis polysaccharide characterization and Ulva sp. biorefinery applications. She collaborates internationally on algal biodiversity and functional food components. Teaching responsibilities include General & Organic Chemistry, Analytical Techniques (spectrophotometry, chromatography), and preparation for veterinary exams. She is part of the E-COS research team and actively contributes to conferences like the International Conference on Organized Molecular Films.

Juan Antonio Jimenez Fernandezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant Biology
• Botany
• Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Juan Antonio Jimenez Fernandez is a Professor at the University of Murcia , affiliated with the Faculty of Biology and the Department of Plant Biology . His research focuses on the biology, ecology, and evolution of bryophytes and spermatophytes, with a specialization in plant taxonomy and systematics. Education: Doctorate from the University of Murcia (2003) with a thesis on the taxonomic revision of the genus Didymodon Hedw. (Pottiaceae, Musci) in the Mediterranean basin, Macaronesia, and Southwest/Central Asia. His work spans broad areas of plant biology, including cryptogamic botany, evolutionary ecology, and systematic studies of non-vascular and vascular plants. He contributes to advancing knowledge in Mediterranean flora and bryophyte systematics. Supervised Research: Collaborated with advisors Dr. Rosa María Ros Espín and Dr. María Jesús Cano Bernabé during his doctoral studies. Currently involved in the research group dedicated to the biology, ecology, and evolution of bryophytes and spermatophytes.

Marta Alonso Garciaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Botany
• Plant Biology
• Bryology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marta Alonso Garcia is a Researcher ('Beatriz Galindo' Fellow) affiliated with the University of Murcia , specifically within the Department of Plant Biology at the Faculty of Biology . Her research focuses on the Biology, Ecology, and Evolution of Bryophytes and Spermatophytes , with expertise in plant taxonomy and phylogenetics. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Murcia in 2016, with a thesis titled The genera Chionoloma, Oxystegus, Pachyneuropsis and Pseudosymblepharis (Pottiaceae, Bryophyta): Taxonomy and Phylogenetic Relationships , supervised by Dr. María Jesús Cano Bernabé and Dr. Juan Antonio Jiménez Fernández. Awards: 'Beatriz Galindo' Researcher distinction. No grants, labs, or active advising roles are explicitly mentioned in the provided data.

Maria Teresa Gallego Moralesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Botany
• Plant Taxonomy
• Bryology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Maria Teresa Gallego Morales is an Associate Professor in the Department of Plant Biology at the University of Murcia. She belongs to the Faculty of Biology and is affiliated with the research group 'Biology, Ecology and Evolution of Bryophytes and Spermatophytes.' She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Murcia in 2002 with the thesis ' Revisión taxonómica del género Syntrichia Brid (Pottiaceae, Musci) en el Área Circunmediterránea y Macaronesia ,' supervised by Dr. Juan Guerra Montes, Dr. Rosa María Ros Espín, and Dr. María Jesús Cano Bernabé. Her research focuses on plant taxonomy, bryology, and the ecology of Mediterranean and Macaronesian flora, particularly within the Syntrichia genus. No specific awards or grants are listed in the provided information.

• Botany
• Algae Biology
• Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Maria Pilar Torrente Paños is an Associate Professor at the Department of Plant Biology, Faculty of Biology, Universidad de Murcia. Her research focuses on Algae Biology and Ecology, with affiliations to the Biology, Ecology and Evolution of Bryophytes and Spermatophytes group and the Mycology-Mycorrhizae-Plant Biotechnology group. She holds a doctoral degree from the Universidad de Murcia, completing her thesis on "La familia Opegraphaceae (sensu Eriksson et Hawksworth 1986) en la Península Ibérica y norte de África" in 1987. Education: PhD in Botany, Universidad de Murcia (1987) Research Groups: Algae Biology and Ecology (current) Biology, Ecology and Evolution of Bryophytes and Spermatophytes Mycology-Mycorrhizae-Plant Biotechnology Key Research Areas: Algal ecology, bryophyte systematics, mycological interactions, and plant biotechnology. Her work bridges taxonomic studies of plant families with broader ecological and evolutionary questions, particularly in Mediterranean and North African regions. Collaborative projects in plant-microbe interactions and biodiversity conservation are likely central to her contributions.

• Polyploid Evolution
• Plant Speciation
• Crop Domestication
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michelle Yoo is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department at Clarkson University, affiliated with the Lewis School of Health & Life Sciences. Her research focuses on polyploid evolution, plant speciation, and stress-response mechanisms using omics technologies. She holds a Ph.D. in Botany from the University of Florida (2008) and M.S./B.S. in Biology from Seoul National University (2000/1998). Her research interests include: Polyploid genome evolution in cotton, Brassica, and Tragopogon Impact of polyploidy on crop domestication and environmental adaptation Integrative omics (transcriptomics/proteomics/metabolomics) for studying plant stress responses Phylogenomics of flowering plants and evolutionary diversification Publications span high-impact journals like Genetics , Plant Journal , and New Phytologist , with recent work exploring extracellular vesicle functions and drought stress in Brassica. She is an active member of organizations including the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Botanical Society of America. Teaching responsibilities include courses on Genetics, Plant Biotechnology, and Molecular Biology Laboratory.

Milica Racoمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Plant Pathology
• Virology
• Phytophthora
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Milica Raco is a Postdoctoral Scholar at Oregon State University's Department of Botany and Plant Pathology in the College of Agricultural Sciences. Her research focuses on plant pathogen virology, particularly the interactions between RNA viruses and Phytophthora species, a group of economically significant oomycete plant pathogens. Research Interests: Milica investigates the virology and evolutionary dynamics of Phytophthora pathogens, utilizing high-throughput sequencing to characterize novel viruses. Her work spans plant pathology, virology, and bioinformatics, with specific attention to Phytophthora systematics, bunyavirus effects on pathogenicity, and marine oomycete virology. Publication Trends: Her recent articles (2020–2025) emphasize RNA virus discovery (e.g., alphaendornaviruses, bunyavirus analogs), phylogeographic analysis of Phytophthora pathogens, and taxonomic debates around biological coherence. Key themes include viral ecology, molecular plant-microbe interactions, and genomic evolution of plant pathogens. Affiliations: She works under PI Jared LeBoldus in the Botany and Plant Pathology department, with collaborations extending to viral ecology studies in both terrestrial and marine ecosystems.

Linda Hardisonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Botany
• Plant Diversity
• Floristics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Linda Hardison is an Assistant Professor (Senior Research) at Oregon State University's Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, affiliated with the College of Agricultural Sciences. She serves as Director of the Oregon Flora Project, a comprehensive initiative documenting Oregon's plant biodiversity. She holds a Ph.D. in Botany from the University of Washington (1995). Her research focuses on floristics, plant diversity, and herbarium management, with notable contributions to understanding native and non-native plant species in Oregon. Hardison has received awards such as the Oregon Stewardship Award (2021) and the Andrews Scholar distinction (2007). Her work integrates taxonomic research, conservation biology, and public engagement. Through the Oregon Flora Project, she collaborates with researchers, educators, and policymakers to create resources like the Flora of Oregon volumes and digital tools for plant identification. She leads a research group including Thea Cook, Katie Mitchell, and others, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to botanical documentation. Hardison's publications span peer-reviewed journals, technical reports, and educational materials, reflecting her commitment to both academic rigor and practical applications in gardening and conservation. Her recent projects include plant surveys in Malheur National Wildlife Refuge and developing user-friendly guides for wildflower identification. She actively communicates scientific findings through newsletters, blogs, and public outreach initiatives.

Jessie Uehlingمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Fungal Symbiosis
• Evolutionary Genomics
• Microbial Interactions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jessie Uehling is an Associate Professor in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology at Oregon State University (OSU). She leads a mycological research lab focusing on fungal symbioses, evolutionary genomics, and biodiversity conservation. Dr. Uehling also curates the fungal herbarium collection, advises governmental policies, and engages in community education initiatives. She holds affiliations with the OSU Ag Botany/Plant Path program and collaborates with Professors Posy Busby and Joey Spatafora in a shared research lab. Education: PhD in Biology (Duke University, 2017), MSc (Humboldt State University, 2012), BSc (Humboldt State University, 2010). Research interests include fungal-bacterial symbioses, plant-microbe interactions, and the evolutionary mechanisms shaping fungal diversity. Her work integrates genomics, metabolomics, and microfluidics to study symbiotic systems like Mortierella elongata and Burkholderia. She emphasizes applied outcomes such as truffle cultivation and psilocybin policy frameworks. Notable accomplishments include NSF grants for biodiversity projects and the 2025 promotion to Associate Professor with tenure. She actively mentors students in mycology and evolutionary genomics, advising Kyle Mondron and Brandon Stairs. Her lab’s activities span fieldwork in Guyana to lab-based genomic studies, with a focus on global fungal biodiversity patterns. Grants include the NSF Dimensions of Biodiversity grant and funding for lichen digitization. She serves on the Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board and collaborates internationally on fungal systematics. Her outreach includes public lectures on mental health, foraging, and fungal ecology.

John Skillmanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Plant Pathology
• Botany
• Agricultural Sciences

John Skillman serves as an Instructor in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology at Oregon State University, actively engaged in agricultural botany and plant pathology research and instruction. His research focuses on critical areas including: Plant Pathology: Mechanisms of plant disease development and control Botany: Fundamental plant biology and systematics Agricultural Sciences: Sustainable crop production applications No scientific awards or honors were documented in the source material. Information regarding graduate student mentorship, research funding, laboratory facilities, or collaborative teams was not provided.