PBIO 404 Projects

PBIO 404 Projects

PBIO 404 (Undergraduate Research) is a requirement for several programs within Environmental and Plant Biology. Many students find that their experience doing research under the direction of a faculty member is very rewarding, and also serves as an introduction to the research area they may pursue at the graduate level. Please contact the faculty member listed with each project for more information about the topic, and discuss the project with the faculty member before registering for PBIO 404.

PROJECTS

Systematics and evolution P. D. Cantino and H. E. Ballard, Jr.
Elucidating speciation processes and phylogeography in stemless white violets using molecular data H. E. Ballard, Jr.
Molecular phylogenetic relationships and evolution in the Mexicanae group of Viola H. E. Ballard, Jr.
Range contraction, ecological replacement and widespread introgression in Midwestern populations of the prairie bird's-foot violet (Viola pedatifida) H. E. Ballard, Jr.
Where does the water that trees use come from? Partitioning tree water use from rainfall and groundwater Kim J. Brown
Comparisons of forest stand structure and composition between old growth and young forest at Dysart Woods
Kim J. Brown
How do trees adapt their organs to best fit the place they are in? An analysis of the within-tree variability in the anatomy and function of leaves. Kim J. Brown
How does elevated CO2 alter plant morphology (like that we might expect in the atmosphere in 100 years)?
Kim J. Brown
How much carbon does a young versus old forest store here in SE Ohio? How does tree species composition affect this carbon dynamic? Kim J. Brown
Floristic study of a local natural area (e.g., portions of Wayne National Forest) by collecting, identifying, and preparing herbarium specimens, Prerequisite: PBIO 309 or equivalent
P. D. Cantino
Ecology of soils and cellular slime molds J. C. Cavender
Flora of Deep Woods Community Farm, Hocking Co., Ohio
B. C. McCarthy
Ecology of an invasive grass species, Microstegium vimineum B. C. McCarthy
Structure and diversity of forest communities in southeastern Ohio B. C. McCarthy
Computer assisted mapping techniques of forest trees
B. C. McCarthy
Relationship of invasive plant species to forest management practices B. C. McCarthy
Plant structure, growth and reproduction, paleobotany, systematics and phylogeny G. W. Rothwell
Structure and function of plant cell surface glycoproteins programmed cell death in plants A. M. Showalter
Molecular mechanisms of salt tolerance A. M. Showalter
Transport of salts into plants I. K. Smith
Training in molecular biology protocols A. T. Trese
A two year study of the incidence, spread, and impact of rose rosette disease on populations of the invasive weed Rosa multiflora A. T. Trese
Nodulation in legumes A. T. Trese
Biology of fresh-water algae M. L. Vis


			PBIO 404 Projects PBIO 404 (Undergraduate Research) is a requirement for several programs within Environmental and Plant Biology. Many students find that their experience doing research under the direction of a faculty member is very rewarding, and also serves as an introduction to the research area they may pursue at the graduate level. Please contact the faculty member listed with each project for more information about the topic, and discuss the project with the faculty member before registering for PBIO 404. PROJECTS Systematics and evolution P. D. Cantino and H. E. Ballard, Jr. Elucidating speciation processes and phylogeography in stemless white violets using molecular data H. E. Ballard, Jr. Molecular phylogenetic relationships and evolution in the Mexicanae group of Viola H. E. Ballard, Jr. Range contraction, ecological replacement and widespread introgression in Midwestern populations of the prairie bird's-foot violet (Viola pedatifida) H. E. Ballard, Jr. Where does the water that trees use come from? Partitioning tree water use from rainfall and groundwater Kim J. Brown Comparisons of forest stand structure and composition between old growth and young forest at Dysart Woods Kim J. Brown How do trees adapt their organs to best fit the place they are in? An analysis of the within-tree variability in the anatomy and function of leaves. Kim J. Brown How does elevated CO2 alter plant morphology (like that we might expect in the atmosphere in 100 years)? Kim J. Brown How much carbon does a young versus old forest store here in SE Ohio? How does tree species composition affect this carbon dynamic? Kim J. Brown Floristic study of a local natural area (e.g., portions of Wayne National Forest) by collecting, identifying, and preparing herbarium specimens, Prerequisite: PBIO 309 or equivalent P. D. Cantino Ecology of soils and cellular slime molds J. C. Cavender Flora of Deep Woods Community Farm, Hocking Co., Ohio B. C. McCarthy Ecology of an invasive grass species, Microstegium vimineum B. C. McCarthy Structure and diversity of forest communities in southeastern Ohio B. C. McCarthy Computer assisted mapping techniques of forest trees B. C. McCarthy Relationship of invasive plant species to forest management practices B. C. McCarthy Plant structure, growth and reproduction, paleobotany, systematics and phylogeny G. W. Rothwell Structure and function of plant cell surface glycoproteins programmed cell death in plants A. M. Showalter Molecular mechanisms of salt tolerance A. M. Showalter Transport of salts into plants I. K. Smith Training in molecular biology protocols A. T. Trese A two year study of the incidence, spread, and impact of rose rosette disease on populations of the invasive weed Rosa multiflora A. T. Trese Nodulation in legumes A. T. Trese Biology of fresh-water algae M. L. Vis
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