Rodolfo Dirzo, Stanford University
Professor
Stanford, California
rdirzo@stanford.edu
Office:
(650) 736-7643
Bio/Research
My interests are centered on the study of species interactions, trying to understand how the ecology and evolution of plants is affected by other living organisms, particularly animals (herbivores, pollinators, seed dispersal agents, and seed predators) and pathogens. My work is focused on tropic...
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Bio/Research
My interests are centered on the study of species interactions, trying to understand how the ecology and evolution of plants is affected by other living organisms, particularly animals (herbivores, pollinators, seed dispersal agents, and seed predators) and pathogens. My work is focused on tropical forest ecosystems, particulalry in Latin America, particularly Mexico, Costa Rica and Amazonia, but I am also conducting similar studies in other ecosystems as well. More recently, I have been conducting research in East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania), looking at how anthropogenic impact affects ecological interactions between plants and animals.
In the field of conservation biology, I am interested in studying the consequences of anthropogenic impact on the disruption of ecological processes and ecosystem services, including the importance of species interactions in human disease regulation.
Finally, I have a major interest in environmental education and sharing of my experiences in ecology and conservation, with the general public and students of all levels.
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In the field of conservation biology, I am interested in studying the consequences of anthropogenic impact on the disruption of ecological processes and ecosystem services, including the importance of species interactions in human disease regulation.
Finally, I have a major interest in environmental education and sharing of my experiences in ecology and conservation, with the general public and students of all levels.
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