Research Scientist Emeritus; Curator Emeritus of Vascular Plants
reznicek@umich.edu
Office Information:
1046 Research Museums Center
3600 Varsity Drive
Ann Arbor MI 48108-2228
phone: 734.764.5544
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Education/Degree:
Ph.D., University of Toronto, 1978
About
Academic background
- University of Guelph, B.Sc. (Hon.), 1971
- University of Toronto, M.Sc., 1973
- THESIS: The Taxonomy of Carex Series Lupulinae in Canada
- University of Toronto, Ph.D., 1978
- THESIS: The Taxonomy of the Stellulatae group of Carex in North America
Research interests
My major research interest is the systematics and evolution of sedges (Cyperaceae), especially the large and complex genus Carex. I emphasize a multi-level approach concentrating on several aspects, including development of new characters useful in systematics, monographic studies of major groups, and processes and patterns of evolution. I am also conducting research on the biogeography of the northeastern North American flora, concentrating on the Great Lakes region. My primary interests here are plant migration and colonization, the origin and persistence of relict plant species and communities, and the biogeography and conservation of rare species.
Research Areas(s)
- Systematics, evolution and biogeography of flowering plants
Affiliation(s)
Graduate Student
