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About
The Ávila-Lovera lab at The University of Utah is interested in understanding how plants respond to and tolerate drought, with a special focus on stem photosynthesis in desert plants. Stem photosynthesis is known to be advantageous in seasonally dry ecosystems, as plants have an extended growing season, but its effects on plant drought tolerance and survival are fairly unknown.
Menodora spinescens in Joshua Tree National Park. Photo by M. De Guzman.
Oranys, Osedipo and Eleinis (+ two field assistants) in Lytle Nature Preserve in May 2025. Photo by Oranys Marin.
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