Research Interests
My research interests involve understanding how agricultural practices have altered stream ecosystem functioning. Headwater streams draining corn fields are a common sight in the Midwestern US, yet we know little about how these streams function. My research is investigating the importance of corn crop residues on stream carbon cycling. Further, I am assessing whether genetically modified corn (expressing Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) delta-endotoxins) poses a risk to aquatic organisms. |
