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The Morris Lab

Department of Biology - Furman University
Greenville, SC USA

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Our Research

We are an undergraduate research lab with a focus on plant conservation genetics. We use genetic tools to document population structure in rare plants, primarily in the Southeastern US. Our goal is to work with local, state, and federal partners to identify management strategies that will have the greatest impact on species recovery.

Latest Publications

Clonal structure of Oconee bells and bunched arrowhead

Fox et al. (2024) 

Understanding genetic structure in rare plant populations is essential to making informed decisions for recovery actions, particularly in species capable of clonal reproduction. Here, we present three case studies using microsatellites to assess clonal structure in rare plants: Northern Oconee bells (Shortia brevistyla (P.A. Davies) Gaddy) and Southern Oconee bells (Shortia galacifolia Torr & Gray) (Diapensiaceae); and bunched arrowhead (Sagittaria fasciculata E.O. Beal (Alismataceae)). 

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