Disturbances and invasive species are rapidly reshaping plant communities and underlying biogeochemical cycles worldwide. This research area explores how natural and human-driven events alter landscapes, focusing on plant-soil-microbe feedbacks, exotic grass invasions, and grass-fire cycles. By tracking how these forces change ecosystem structure and biogeochemistry over time, researchers develop practical strategies for recovering degraded ecosystems. Ultimately, this field of study provides the foundational science necessary for effective ecological restoration, invasive species mitigation, and resilient land management under rapid global change.
Principal Investigators leading research in this area include:
