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Graduate Studies in Plant Biology
Department of Biological Sciences University
of Alberta
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Plant Biology Home PagePlant-Animal
Interactions Working Group Home Page
Research Interests
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Department
of Biological Sciences Page created and maintained by J. Cahill. Last updated 17
April, 2000.
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Research interests in the Plant Biology program at the University of
Alberta range from the study of intracellular process to understanding the
processes that govern the distributions and evolution of plants through
ecological and geological time. The
University of Alberta owns superb facilities for investigating plant biology
at all levels. The herbarium within
the Department of Biological Sciences contains a large collection of extant
and fossil plants. Controlled-environment
chambers, greenhouses, and aquarium facilities permit experimental study
in terrestrial or aquatic biology. Advanced microscopy and molecular biology
service units are available within the Department of Biological Sciences.
There also exist first-rate terrestrial, freshwater and marine field
stations and camps creating diverse research opportunities throughout western
Canada. Field sites/stations exist in
the Yukon tundra, native grasslands, boreal forest, northern lakes, and peat
lands. Research facilities are
available within the Department
of Biological Sciences, and in other faculties within the University of Alberta.
Members of the Plant Biology Group are also active participants in the
new Plant-Animal
Interactions Working Group. This
group was established to facilitate collaboration in teaching and research in
the multidisciplinary area of plant-animal interactions amongst researchers
throughout the university.
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