My broad research interest focuses on understanding the ecophysiological drivers of patterns and persistence of plant communities in response to disturbance and global change.
My PhD research focused on understanding native ecosystem resistance to the establishment and spread of invasive alien plant species. I used a variety of field experiments and isotopic analyses to assess the roles of bottom up controls, plant traits, and biotic factors in determining the success of introduced tree species.
Current research interests include: the role of bottom up controls in mediating disturbance responses of savanna tree species; nutrient dynamics of invasive tree species in the Cape Floristic Region.
My PhD research focused on understanding native ecosystem resistance to the establishment and spread of invasive alien plant species. I used a variety of field experiments and isotopic analyses to assess the roles of bottom up controls, plant traits, and biotic factors in determining the success of introduced tree species.
Current research interests include: the role of bottom up controls in mediating disturbance responses of savanna tree species; nutrient dynamics of invasive tree species in the Cape Floristic Region.