Dr. Bryan Drew

Assistant Professor

Office: BHS 344   |    Phone: (308) 865-8883   |    Email: drewbt@unk.edu

Dr. Bryan Drew

Biography

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
Degrees:
Professional Affiliations:

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

  • Drew, B.T., Liu, S., Bonifacino, J.B., & Sytsma, K.J. 2017. Amphitropical disjunctions in New World Menthinae: three Pliocene dispersals to South America following late Miocene dispersal to North America from the Old World. American Journal of Botany, doi: 10.3732/ajb.1700225
  • McTavish, E.J., Drew, B.T., Redelings, B., & Cranston, K. 2017. How and why to build a unified tree of life. Bioessays, doi: 10.1002/bies.201700114
  • Yu, X.Q., Drew, B.T., Yang, J.B., Gao, L.M. & Li, D.Z.  2017.  Comparative chloroplast genomes of eleven Schima (Theaceae) species: Insights into DNA barcoding and phylogeny.  PloS ONE, 12(6), p.e0178026.
  • Drew, B.T., González-Gallegos, J.G., Xiang, C.L., Kriebel, R., Drummond, C.P., Walker, J., & Sytsma, K.J.  2017.  Salvia united: The greatest good for the greatest number.  Taxon, 66: 133-145.
  • Spalink, D., Drew, B.T., Pace, M.C., Zaborsky, J.G., Cameron, K. & Sytsma, K.J.  2016.  Evolution of geographical place and niche space: patterns of diversification in the North American sedge (Cyperaceae) flora.  Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution, 95:183-195.
  • Chen, Y.P., Drew, B.T., Li, B., Soltis, D.E., Soltis, P.E. & Xiang, C.L.  2016.  Toward a resolution of the systematic position of Ombrocharis: the end of an incertae sedis genus in Lamiaceae.  Taxon, 65:123-136.
  • Yao, G., Drew, B.T., Yi, T.S., Yan, H.F., Yuan, Y.M. & Ge, X.J.  2016.  Phylogenetic relationships, character evolution and biogeographic diversification of Pogostemon s.l. (Lamiaceae).  Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution, 98: 184-200.
  • Spalink, D., Drew, B.T., Pace, M.C., Zaborsky, J.G., Starr, J.R., Cameron, K. & Sytsma, K.J.  2016.  Biogeography of the cosmopolitan sedges (Cyperaceae) and the area-richness correlation in plants.  Journal of Biogeography, doi:10.1111/jbi.12802
  • Hinchliff, C., Smith, S.A., Allman, J.F., Burleigh, J.G., Chaudhary, R., Cognill, L.M., Crandall, K.A., Deng, J., Drew, B.T.,…et al.  2015.  Synthesis of phylogeny and taxonomy into a comprehensive tree of life.  Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, doi: 10.1073/pnas.1423041112
  • Walker, J.B., Drew, B.T. & Sytsma, K.J.  2015.  Unraveling species relationships within the iconic California floristic province sages (Salvia subgenus Audibertia, Lamiaceae).  Systematic Botany, 40:826-844.
  • González-Gallegos, J.G., Drew, B.T. & Cuevas-Guzmán, R.  2015.  Novelties on the distribution of Lepechinia flammea (Lamiaceae), rediscovery of L. glomerata in Jalisco, Mexico, and their phylogenetic position within Lepechinia.  Botanical Sciences, 93:299-312.
  • Deng, J., Drew, B.T., Mavrodiev, E.V., Gitzendanner, M.A., Soltis, P.S. & Soltis, D.E.  2015.  Phylogeny, divergence times, and historical biogeography of the angiosperm family Saxifragaceae.  Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution, 83:86-98.
  • Deng, T., Nie, Z.L., Drew, B.T., Volis, S., Kim, C., Xiang, C.L., Wang, Y.H. & Sun, H.  2015.  Does the arcto-tertiary biogeographic hypothesis explain the disjunct distribution of northern hemisphere herbaceous plants? The case of Meehania (Lamiaceae).  PLoS ONE, 10:2, e0117171-e0117171.
  • Yu, Q., Maki, M., Drew, B.T., Paton, A.J., Li, H., Zhao, J., Conran, J.G. & Li, J.  2014.  Phylogeny and historical biogeography of Isodon (Lamiaceae): rapid radiation in south-west China and Miocene overland dispersal into Africa.  Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution, 77:183-194.
  • Drew, B.T., Cacho, N.I. & Sytsma, K.J.  2014.  The transfer of two rare monotypic genera, Neoeplingia and Chaunostoma, to Lepechinia (Lamiaceae), and notes on their conservation.  Taxon, 63:831-842.
  • Drew, B.T., Ruhfel, B.R., Smith, S.A., Moore, M.J., Briggs, B.G., Gitzendanner, M.A., Soltis, P.S. & Soltis, D.E.  2014.  Another look at the root of the angiosperms reveals a familiar tale.  Systematic Biology, 63:368-382.
  • Sulman, J.D., Drew, B.T., Drummond, C., Hayasaka, E. & Sytsma, K.J.  2013.  Systematics, biogeography, and character evolution of Sparganium (Typhaceae): diversification of a widespread, aquatic lineage.  American Journal of Botany, 100:2023-2039.
  • Drew, B.T., Gazis, R., Cabezas-Padilla, P., Swithers,, K.S., Deng, J., Rodriguez, R., Katz, L.A., Crandall, K.A., Hibbett, D.S. & Soltis, D.E.  2013.  Lost branches on the tree of life.  PLoS Biology, 11(9):e1001636.
  • Drew, B.T.  2013.  Data deposition: missing data mean holes in tree of life.  Nature, 493(7432):305-305.
  • Drew, B.T. & Sytsma, K.J.  2013.  The South American radiation of Lepechinia (Lamiaceae): phylogeny, divergence times, and evolution of dioecy.  Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society, 171:171-190.
  • Drew, B.T. & Sytsma, K.J.  2012.  Phylogenetics, biogeography, and staminal evolution in the tribe Mentheae (Lamiaceae).  American Journal of Botany, 99:933-953.
  • Drew, B.T. & Sytsma, K.J.  2011. Testing the monophyly and placement of Lepechinia in the tribe Mentheae (Lamiaceae).  Systematic Botany, 36:1038-1049.
  • Katinas L, Crisci, J.V., Jabaily, R.S., Williams, C., Walker, J., Drew, B.T., Bonifacino, J.M. & Sytsma, K.J.  2008.  Evolution of secondary heads in Nassauviinae (Asteraceae, Mutisieae).  American Journal of Botany, 95:229-240.
  • Drew, B.T. & Knorr, J.  2005.  Rare bryophytes and lichens of the Klamath National Forest. Scott River Ranger District, Klamath National Forest. USFS.
  • Fetcho, K. & Drew, B.T.  2001.  2000-2001 Chinook and Coho spawning report. Lower Trinity Ranger District, Six Rivers National Forest. USFS.