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UBC Faculty of Forestry > Student Stories > Abigail Brown (Conservation)

Abigail Brown (Conservation)

January 9, 2024 | Author: Matthew

Biological Science Technician; U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

Abigail investigating seed dormancy cycling in desert plants

In my work with the US Geological Survey, I have been working on an experiment exploring seed dormancy cycling in desert plants. This study aims to explore intra-specific variation of this trait within the Mojave desert, and the potential impacts of climate change on seed dormancy cycling. Dormancy is critical to seeds surviving extreme summer temperatures and long periods of drought, and to ensuring that plants germinate at times when conditions are most favourable to survival. This trait, while critical to the survival of entire desert ecosystems, has previously been vastly understudied.

I am excited to have been part of a project that is so critical to the future of desert restoration. This was my final work term before graduation and finishing my degree with work experience in the field I want to pursue following graduation has definitely expanded my post-grad options.

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Tagged with: Co-op, Forestry Co-op, Natural Resources Conservation, Student Stories

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