Dr Stuart Davies
Research Interests
Ecological genetics of natural plant populations.
Physiological and cellular aspects of adaptation to contrasting environments including contrasting climates (altitude and temperature) and contrasting soils, including metal contaminated soils, flooded soils and saline soils.
Recent Research Grants
Leverhulme Trust
2001-2004
Evolution, reproductive biology and conservation of Senecio cambrensis
with Prof C Stirton, (National Botanic Garden of Wales) Dr R J Abbott (University of St. Andrews) and Dr H J Rogers (BIOSI)
Leverhulme Trust
2003-2006
Geothermally influenced wetlands: plant ecophysiology and taphonomy
with Prof D Edwards (EARTH)