My research focuses on the application of genomics to plant phylogeny and speciation. I am currently using the strawberry genus (Fragaria) as a model for studying the evolution of polyploidy and sex chromosomes.
Undegraduate Researchers
BOT 321 Plant Systematics (spring term)
BOT 475/575, BDS 475/575 Comparative Genomics (winter term)
BOT 406 Curatorial Assistant
BOT 323 Flowering Plants of the World (previously)
See the schedule of classes for details
I lived the first 17 years of my life in Phoenix, Arizona. I then moved to Israel, where I discovered the wonders of botany and completed a B.Sc. and M.Sc. at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. I then moved back to the US and completed a PhD at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden in Claremont, California. After a short post-doc at UC Davis, I arrived at Oregon State University in 1991, and have been here ever since! I study plant evolution using genomic data, and my current research focus is the strawberry genus.
Ph.D., 1990, Claremont Graduate School, Claremont, CA