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Behind the paper

Manasa Kulkarni | What happens in a mutualism at the elemental level? New tools to study the interaction 

In this ‘Behind the Paper’ blog post, author Manasa Kulkarni, discusses the paper ‘Developing together: the elementome and biogeochemical niche of the mutualistic occupants of a fig microcosm’, which was recently published in Functional Ecology! Manasa delves into the fascinating world of mutualisms, protecting study fig trees from pests, and the role that field work plays in inspiring new research.  About the paper When any two species interact with each other and benefit from the interaction, the … Continue reading Manasa Kulkarni | What happens in a mutualism at the elemental level? New tools to study the interaction 

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Behind the paper

Graydon Gillies: Understanding how high temperatures influence resource acquisition and competitive ability

In our latest post Graydon Gilles, MSc student at Queen’s University, presents his work ‘Temperature-dependence and genetic variation in resource acquisition strategies in a model freshwater plant’. He explains the mechanisms behind competition, shows the challenges behind building a lab in your apartment and shares his passion for outdoor ecology.    About the paper  As temperatures increase because of anthropogenic climate change, organisms are going to … Continue reading Graydon Gillies: Understanding how high temperatures influence resource acquisition and competitive ability

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