Horticulture & Related FieldsKira Lindelof
2022 The Catherine H. Beattie Fellowship in Conservation Horticulture
Examining the Roles of Temperature, Precipitation, and Soil Type on the Growth of the Endangered Houstonia montana (Rubiaceae)
Lindelof’s research will focus on the conservation biology and fundamental niche of the endangered Roan Mountain bluet (Houstonia montana), a rare herb endemic to highelevation rocky summits of the Appalachian Mountains. Using genomic, field, and growth-chamber studies, Lindelof will expand the current understanding of the ecology of this species with the intention to guide conservation and management efforts.
The Catherine H. Beattie Fellowship in Conservation Horticulture
To promote conservation of rare and endangered flora in the United States through the programs of the Center for Plant Conservation, Escondido, California.
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