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Plant Diversity and Evolution · Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

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Publications337
Citations30,811

Grants

22 total · 0 active

NSF #1853024

Collaborative Research: Phylogenomics and Cytonuclear Coevolution of Papilionoid Legumes

Amount
$400K–$500K
Period
2019-09-01 → 2023-08-31
PIs
2

Awarded at University of Texas at Austin

NSF #1601533

DISSERTATION RESEARCH: Phylogenomics and biogeography of Vochysia, unraveling its tempo and mode of evolution

Amount
<$100K
Period
2016-06-01 → 2018-05-31
PIs
3

Awarded at University of Texas at Austin

NSF #1027529

The Geraniaceae genomes project: Accelerated and coordinated evolution across the three plant genomes

Amount
$3M–$4M
Period
2011-01-01 → 2015-12-31
PIs
3

Awarded at University of Texas at Austin

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All Grants

22 total · 0 active

NSF #1853024

Collaborative Research: Phylogenomics and Cytonuclear Coevolution of Papilionoid Legumes

Amount
$400K–$500K
Period
2019-09-01 → 2023-08-31
PIs
2

Awarded at University of Texas at Austin

NSF #1601533

DISSERTATION RESEARCH: Phylogenomics and biogeography of Vochysia, unraveling its tempo and mode of evolution

Amount
<$100K
Period
2016-06-01 → 2018-05-31
PIs
3

Awarded at University of Texas at Austin

NSF #1027529

The Geraniaceae genomes project: Accelerated and coordinated evolution across the three plant genomes

Amount
$3M–$4M
Period
2011-01-01 → 2015-12-31
PIs
3

Awarded at University of Texas at Austin

NSF #0717372

Phylogeny and Chloroplast Genome Evolution in Geraniaceae

Amount
$300K–$400K
Period
2007-09-01 → 2011-02-28
PIs
1

Awarded at University of Texas at Austin

NSF #0808294

Dissertation Research: Systematics and Biogeography of the Neotropical Genus Psiguria (Cucurbitaceae)

Amount
<$100K
Period
2008-07-15 → 2010-06-30
PIs
3

Awarded at University of Texas at Austin

NSF #0120709

Comparative Chloroplast Genomics: Integrating Computational Methods, Molecular Evolution, and Phylogeny

Amount
$1M–$2M
Period
2001-10-01 → 2007-09-30
PIs
3

Awarded at University of Texas at Austin

NSF #0113654

ITR/AP(DEB): Collaborative Research `Computing Optimal Phylogenetic Trees under Genome Rearrangement Metrics'

Amount
$200K–$300K
Period
2001-10-01 → 2005-09-30
PIs
1

Awarded at University of Texas at Austin

NSF #0206440

Dissertation Research: The Roles of Edaphic Shifts and Long-Distance Dispersal in the Evolution of the American Desert Genus Tiquilia (Boraginaceae)

Amount
<$100K
Period
2002-06-01 → 2004-05-31
PIs
1

Awarded at University of Texas at Austin

NSF #0206652

Dissertation Research: The Systematics and Biogeography of Menodora

Amount
<$100K
Period
2002-06-01 → 2004-05-31
PIs
1

Awarded at University of Texas at Austin

NSF #9982091

Phylogenetic and Molecular Evolutionary Investigations of Chloroplast DNA Variation in the Campanulaceae sensu stricto

Amount
$200K–$300K
Period
2000-02-01 → 2003-01-31
PIs
1

Awarded at University of Texas at Austin

NSF #9902276

Dissertation Research: The Role of Hybridization in the Evolution of Argyranthemum in Macaronesia

Amount
<$100K
Period
1999-06-01 → 2001-05-31
PIs
1

Awarded at University of Texas at Austin

NSF #9707614

Origin and Evolution of Endemic Asteraceae From the Macaronesian Archipelagos

Amount
$100K–$200K
Period
1997-09-15 → 2001-01-31
PIs
2

Awarded at University of Texas at Austin

NSF #9801594

Dissertation Research: Origin and Evolution of Endemic Sideritis (Lamiaceae) from the Macaronesian Archipelagos

Amount
<$100K
Period
1998-07-01 → 2000-06-30
PIs
1

Awarded at University of Texas at Austin

NSF #9701092

Dissertation Research: Origin and Evolutionary Relationshipsof the Cultivated Passion Fruit (Passiflora)

Amount
<$100K
Period
1997-07-01 → 1999-06-30
PIs
2

Awarded at University of Texas at Austin

NSF #9623386

DISSERTATION RESEARCH: Phylogenetic Implications of Hybridization in the Phlox pilosa Complex (Polemoniaceae): Diploid Hybrid Origin of Taxa

Amount
<$100K
Period
1996-06-15 → 1998-05-31
PIs
1

Awarded at University of Texas at Austin

NSF #9623476

Dissertation Research: Systematics of Calopogon and the Arethuseae (Orchidaceae)

Amount
<$100K
Period
1996-06-01 → 1998-05-31
PIs
1

Awarded at University of Texas at Austin

NSF #9318279

Phylogeny and Character Evolution of Basal Asteraceae Lineages

Amount
$100K–$200K
Period
1994-03-15 → 1998-02-28
PIs
1

Awarded at University of Texas at Austin

NSF #9411536

Dissertation Research: Phylogenetic and Molecular Evolutionary Studies of the Tageteae (Asteraceae)

Amount
<$100K
Period
1994-07-15 → 1996-06-30
PIs
1

Awarded at University of Texas at Austin

NSF #9200707

Phylogenetic and Molecular Evolutionary Studies of Chloroplast DNA Variation in the Asteraceae

Amount
$100K–$200K
Period
1992-03-15 → 1994-02-28
PIs
1

Awarded at University of Texas at Austin

NSF #9020171

Phylogenetic and Molecular Evolutionary Studies of Chloroplast DNA Variation in the Asteraceae

Amount
<$100K
Period
1991-03-15 → 1992-08-31
PIs
1

Awarded at University of Connecticut

NSF #8708246

Molecular Systematics of the Tribe Cichorieae (Asteraceae)

Amount
$100K–$200K
Period
1987-10-15 → 1991-03-31
PIs
1

Awarded at University of Connecticut

NSF #8311352

A High-Density Mobile Cabinet Storage System for the Beal- Darlington Herbarium

Amount
$100K–$200K
Period
1983-10-15 → 1986-03-31
PIs
1

Awarded at Michigan State University

Recent Public Signals

  1. New paper: Plastid genome variation in the green algal genus Coelastrum (Scenedesmaceae) (Frontiers in Plant Science)2026-02-09
  2. New preprint: Altered mitochondrial respiration is associated with loss of nuclear-encoded OXPHOS genes in parasitic broomrapes2025-02-18

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