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David Spafford

  MS Student

Marine Botany Track
Mentor: Celia Smith
Incoming Class of 2007

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Contact Information
Phone: (808) 383-0942
Email: dspaffor@gmail.com

University of Hawai`i at Manoa
3190 Maile Way, Room 101
Honolulu, HI 96822


Affiliations
Botany


Thesis Title:
A study of irradiance acclimation in Gracilaria salicornia using pulse amplitude modulated fluorimetry and in vivo spectrophotometry

Personal Statement:
I would like to help eliminate invasive alien macroalgae in Hawaii. I am a UH Diver and a member of the Kaneohe Bay "Supersucker" Alien Algae Removal Team.


Publications:
  • Michael, T. S., Shin, H. W., Hanna, R. and Spafford, D. C. 2008. A review of epiphyte community development: Surface interactions and settlement on sea grass. J. Environ. Biol. 29 (4).  pdf


  • Spafford DC, Pengelley ET. The influence of the neurohumor serotonin on hibernation in the golden-mantled ground squirrel, Citellus lateralis. Comp Biochem Physiol A 1971 Feb; 38(2)239-50.


  • MS Thesis, SUNY Buffalo, l988: Plague accumulation and gingival response of orthodontic patients wearing invisible retainers.


  • MA Thesis, UC Riverside, l970: A study of the influence of the neurohumor serotonin on hibernation in the golden-mantled ground squirrel, Citellus lateralis.
   
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