Current Ph.D candidate and graduate assistant at the University of Florida with Dr. Phil Hahn. Currently quantifying the outcomes of plant herbivore interactions in relation to a suite of traits across an environmental gradient.
Our results suggest that while herbivory and ramet density influence floral scent, these changes do not affect reproduction in our study. Ultimately, generalist-pollinated plants like S. altissima might not rely heavily on chemical signaling during pollination.
Oct 8, 2024
These findings demonstrate the critical role of leaf shelters in structuring both arthropod and microbial communities through altered microhabitats and species interactions.
Oct 2, 2024