Nicole Hynson
PhD 2010, University of California Berkeley
Contact Information
Email: nhynson@hawaii.edu
Graduate Faculty Memberships
Botany
Research Interests
- Community ecology
- Plant-fungal interactions
- Fungal biology and ecology
- Invasion ecology of mycorrhizal fungi
- Ecophysiology of mycorrhizal networks and mycoheterotrophic (fungus-feeder) plants
- Evolution of mycoheterotrophy
- Stable isotopes, molecular ecology, and fluorescent particle dynamics
Personal Statement
I study the ecological factors that shape plant and fungal communities. I employ a multifaceted approach to my research by using tools from molecular biology and ecophysiology in a range of settings from microcosms to field sites across continents. I am enthusiastic about teaching and mentoring and have a passion for the natural world, especially fungi.
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