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Polyploidy is common in flowering plants, but the ecological consequences of polyploidy, and its influence on patterns of diversification remain unclear. Employing a wide range of tools, including ecological field studies, population genetics, molecular systematics, and greenhouse experiments, I seek to answer questions such as: How does whole genome duplication—polyploidy—shape evolution? Does polyploidy shape patterns of biodiversity? Are plants differing in chromosome complement adapted to different habi
The College of Idaho Department of Biology 2112 Cleveland Blvd. Caldwell, ID 83605
rlaport[at]collegeofidaho.edu