BotanyLillian Leak
2020 The Joan K. Hunt and Rachel M. Hunt Summer Scholarship in Field Botany
Ecology and Evolution of Duckweed
Lillian C. Leak is a senior biology major at the University of Pittsburgh. Her project is “Identifying the Abiotic and Biotic Drivers of Duckweed Species Composition.” Duckweed (Lemnaceae) is a small aquatic plant with several North American native species that are of interest in biofuel research. This summer Leak will sample duckweed populations in Pennsylvania, collecting environmental data and measuring species abundance. She also will run field experiments testing the impact of specific environmental drivers on species composition. The results of this project can be used for better understanding of how environments shape biodiversity and for maximizing duckweed productivity.
The Joan K. Hunt and Rachel M. Hunt Summer Scholarship in Field Botany
To promote the importance of botany to horticulture by encouraging young students to study field botany in the U.S., and to offer an opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in the field beyond the regular course of study.
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