Plant evolutionary genetics
Research in the lab revolves around plant evolutionary genetics, with particular focus on the population genetics of maize. Below are excerpts of some ongoing work in the lab. For a more detailed look at work in the lab, please browse our publications.
Scanning
for yield
We are using genome-wide patterns of SNP diversity across a chronological sampling of maize lines to identify loci associated with yield.
Centromere
Evolution
As part of a group lead by Kelly Dawe's lab, we are investigating the evolution of centromeres in natural populations of maize and teosinte.
Population
genetics of maize and teosinte
In collaboration with
John Doebley's
lab, we are investigating the
geography of maize domestication and the
genetics of natural populations of teosinte.
Genomic
diversity in Zea
mays
As part of a project to develop a haplotype map of maize, we’re working with Ed Buckler and Doreen Ware to describe patterns of diversity across the maize and teosinte genomes.
Joshua
tree
population
genetics
We are investigating patterns of populaiton structure, local adaptation, and divergence in two subspecies of Joshua trees (Yucca brevifolia).
Phylogeography
of black zapote
In collaboration with Ignacio
García Ruiz at the Instituto Politécnico
Nacional, we are investigating the
evolution and systematics of Mesoamerican
species of black zapote (Diospyros).
