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The theme of my research is the functioning of nutrient-limited ecosystems. At the heart of it all is understanding plant roots: how they are built, how they work, and how long they live. It's not glamorous work, but it's important. From Terry Chapin and Dave Wedin, I learned early on to seek to integrate multiple aspects of nutrient-limited ecosystems. The nitrogen cycle, plant defenses, and herbivory soon became favorite topics to learn more about. Of late, I've been exploring the differences in N- and P-limited ecosystems, the consequences of nutrient limitation for soil C dynamics, and continental- to global-scale patterns of nitrogen cycling.
Joseph Craine Office: +1 (785) 532-3062 |
