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Martina Treurnicht
Summary
I am a plant ecologist studying the relationships between plant performance and the environment as a basis for understanding biodiversity responses to ongoing global change. Notably, I study large-scale demographic- and functional trait variation of multiple species across their geographical distribution in the Cape Floristic Region biodiversity hotspot. In general terms, I am curious about the diversity and resilience of the natural world, notably, demographic variation (e.g. survival and reproduction) and plant ecological strategies in semi-arid, fire-prone environments that harbor exceptional diversity. Understanding and documenting the historical and contemporary patterns of plant species descriptions of the Cape Floristic Region are also among my interests.
Biodiversity Biogeography Climate Change Biology Conservation Biology Ecology Plant Science Population Biology