Chandra Jack
Assistant Professor, Biology
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My broad research interests are the evolution and ecology of complex biotic interactions between individuals and their subsequent effect on fitness and population structure. It has long been accepted that ecology influences evolution but only recently has is it become recognized that evolution can influence ecological processes and change community dynamics. My research explores how species interactions can drive rapid evolution of traits and affect the fitness of interacting species. Specifically, I am investigating how plant fitness is affected by simultaneously engaging in interactions with above- and below-ground community members, particularly in invasive species looking to become established in novel ranges. My work applies experimental, molecular, and computational techniques to understand the eco-evolutionary dynamics of invasive species entering new ranges.
Degrees
- Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology, Rice University, 2011
- B.A. in Biology, Rice University, 2005
Affiliated Department(s)
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Scholarly and Creative Works
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An exploration of how plant and soil characteristics shape the Hypericum perforatum microbiome in three habitats
Plant Ecology
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2024
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Partner quality and patterns of selection on functional traits in Trifolium
American Society of Plant Biologists
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Savannah, GA
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2023
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The functional rhizosphere: how microbes and soil health influence plant fitness and functional traits
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March
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2023
Sponsored by New England Botanical Club
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The functional rhizosphere: how microbes and soil health influence plant fitness and functional traits
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2023
Sponsored by College of the Holy Cross Biology Department
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Microbial influences on plant functional traits in natural and agricultural system
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December
December
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2022
Sponsored by University of Massachusetts Amherst
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Selection on microbially-mediated traits in natural and agricultural systems
Changing Microbiomes Symposium
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State College, PA
May
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2022
Sponsored by Penn State Microbiome Center
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Selection on microbially-mediated traits in natural and agricultural systems
American Society of Microbiology
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Washington DC
June
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2022
Sponsored by American Society of Microbiology
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Selection on microbially-mediated traits in natural and agricultural systems
University of Vermont Plant Biology Seminar
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University of Vermont
2022-04-21
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2022
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Selection on microbially-mediated traits in natural and agricultural systems
Harvard Forest Seminar
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(online)
2022-02-23
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2022
Sponsored by Harvard Forest
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Microbial influences on plant functional traits in natural and agricultural system
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Sponsored by University of Georgia Department of Plant Biology
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Selection on microbially-mediated traits in natural and agricultural systems
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Sponsored by University of New Hampshire Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Biomedical Sciences
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Selection on microbially-mediated traits in natural and agricultural systems
Clark University Biology Department Seminar
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Microstar: Dicty (Dictyostelium discoideum)
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Awards & Grants
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Collaborative Research: ORCC: Identifying microbially-mediated mechanisms of plastic and evolved adaptive climate-change responses in aquatic plants
Oct. 1, 2024
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Partner choice and transgenerational effects in Trifolium
NSF
Sep. 1, 2022
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Linking functional and taxonomic diversity of diazotrophs under contrasting management regimes for enhanced crop productivity
USDA NIFA AFRI
May. 14, 2022
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