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Christina L. Richards
Researcher at University of South Florida
Publications - 86
Citations - 7699
Christina L. Richards is an academic researcher from University of South Florida. The author has contributed to research in topics: Population & Genetic variation. The author has an hindex of 31, co-authored 76 publications receiving 6659 citations. Previous affiliations of Christina L. Richards include New York University & University of Georgia.
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Plant phenotypic plasticity in a changing climate
Adrienne B. Nicotra,Owen K. Atkin,Stephen P. Bonser,Amy Michelle Davidson,E.J. Finnegan,Ulrike Mathesius,Pieter Poot,Michael D. Purugganan,Christina L. Richards,Fernando Valladares,M. Van Kleunen +10 more
TL;DR: A toolbox with definitions of key theoretical elements and a synthesis of the current understanding of the molecular and genetic mechanisms underlying plasticity relevant to climate change is provided to provide clear directives for future research and stimulate cross-disciplinary dialogue on the relevance of phenotypic plasticity under climate change.
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Jack of all trades, master of some? On the role of phenotypic plasticity in plant invasions
TL;DR: What is required to assess phenotypic plasticity at different levels is described and a new framework can be applied when testing both ecological or evolutionary oriented hypotheses, and therefore promises to bridge the gap between the two perspectives.
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Epigenetics for ecologists
TL;DR: Ecologists should start using a combination of experimental approaches borrowed from ecological genetics, novel techniques to analyse and manipulate epigenetic variation, and genomic tools, to investigate the extent and structure of epigenetics variation within and among natural populations, as well as the interrelations between epigenetic variations, phenotypic variation and ecological interactions.
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Phenotypic plasticity and interactions among plants
TL;DR: Because plants show a high degree of plasticity in response to neighbors, and even to the specific identify of neighbors, phenotypic plasticity may allow species to adjust to the composition of their communities, promoting coexistence and community diversity.
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A functional trait perspective on plant invasion
Rebecca E. Drenovsky,Brenda J. Grewell,Carla M. D'Antonio,Jennifer L. Funk,Jeremy J. James,Nicole A. Molinari,Ingrid M. Parker,Christina L. Richards +7 more
TL;DR: It is essential to link trait-based responses of invaders to changes in community and ecosystem properties, and this work suggests a functional trait framework for assessing per capita effects and, ultimately, impacts of invasive plants on plant communities and ecosystems.