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Dr. Bryan Drew

Professor, Graduate Program Chair (Biology MS - Thesis)
(308) 865-8883
BHS 344
Department of Biology
Research focus areas: Plant Biology, Plant Systematics, Plant Ecology, Taxonomy, Curation

Areas of Expertise

  • Biology
  • Ecology
  • Plant Biology
  • Taxonomy

Areas of Interest

  • Phylogenetics and evolution of the Lamiaceae, especially the genera Agastache, Lepechinia, Monardella, and Salvia
  • Temporal and spatial origin of the California Floristic Province flora
  • Plant speciation processes in Western North America
  • Pollination biology
  • Conservation genetics
  • Salmon habitat restoration
  • River and stream rehabilitation

Professional Affiliations

  • California Native Plant Society
  • Botanical Society of America
  • California Botanical Society
  • Union of Concerned Scientists
  • Salmon Restoration Federation
  • International Association for Plant Taxonomy

Dissertation

  • Drew, B. T. 2011. Phylogenetics and biogeography of Lepechinia (Lamiaceae), and evolutionary studies within the Mentheae tribe. Ph. D. Dissertation, University of Wisconsin - Madison. 249 pp.

Publications