In the Nowicki Lab, we utilize the molecular genetics approach to uncover important processes that drive species diversity, evolutionary history, and explain important traits in plants and their pathogens
News
THIS recently happened in the Lab!
- 27 Jun 2022 - 
      A freshly-minted US Permanent ResidentPerks, more perks, and coupons 
- 23 Jun 2022 - 
      Working visit to USDA National Arboretum HerbariumCollaborations meet life 
- 23 May 2022 - 
      Invited talk to Harvard - Arnold ArboretumNetworking makes friends 
Projects
What’s cooking in the Lab right now?!
- 01 Jun 2022 - 
      Undergrad Student summer research projectWhy did Callery pear escape? 
- 01 Sep 2021 - 
      Aerial detection of invasive callery pearIn this endeavor, researchers from SE U.S. will collaborate on aerial detection of invasive Callery pear. 
- 01 Jan 2020 - 
      Evaluation of genetic diversity of Asian callery pearIn this endeavor, Shiwani (MS student) is evaluating species diversity using de novo gSSRs. We accrued samples of non-cultivated P. calleryana from Asia. Molecular markers will be tested for cross-amplification to related species as well. 
Publications
Fresh from the press!
- 23 Jun 2023 - 
      Endangered species and their secondary metabolitesThat smells! 
- 01 Apr 2023 - 
      The beautiful ViburnumsPretty, pretty Viburnum 
- 17 Jan 2023 - 
      Basil under distraughtSo much stress around!