Current Research
Collaborative projects in Orchidaceae:
  • Vegetatiave anatomy and systematics of Calypsoeae (Orchidaceae) - W. L. Stern (Florida International University)
  • Vegetative anatomy and systematics of Triphorinae (Orchidaceae) - W. L. Stern (Florida International University)
  • Comparative petal anatomy of Maxillaria s.l. and related genera (Orchidaceae) - W. M. Whitten (Florida Museum of Natural History)
  • Anatomy and molecular systematics of Sobraliinae (Orchidaceae) - K. M. Neubig (Florida Museum of Natural History)
  • Phylogenetics and biogeography of Mascarene angraecoids (Vandeae, Orchidaceae) - C. Micheneau (Université de La Réunion)

Collaborative projects in other plant groups:
  • Vegetatiave anatomy and morphology of Polygalaceae - J. R. Abbott (University of Florida)
  • Molecular systematics of Polygalaceae in North America - J. R. Abbott (University of Florida)
  • Morphological character distribution among the Malpighiales - W. S. Judd & S. R. Manchester (AToL working group)

Graduate student research:
  • Isaac Klaus:  Comparative micropropagation and vegetative anatomy of Aeridinae (Orchidaceae)
  • Marissa Jernegan:  Survival strategies of Physaria ludoviciana (silvery bladderpod; Brassicaceae) as affected by biogeographical and environmental factors


Undergraduate student research:
  • Anthony Tate:  Comparative petal anatomy of Maxillaria s.l. and related genera (Orchidaceae)