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Marissa E. Ochoa

University of California, Los Angeles

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Evolutionary Biology· 2 Ecology· 1

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Approach:experimental assay· 3 Research Focus:ecology & biodiversity· 2 Organism:multiple species· 2 Research Focus:development & morphogenesis· 1 Organism:plant (other)· 1

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Alexander R. B. GoetziD· 3 shared Jessica W. WrightiD· 3 shared Victoria L. SorkiD· 3 shared Berenice Badillo· 1 shared

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Persistent climate maladaptation decreases performance of a keystone tree species (Quercus lobata)

Alexander R. B. Goetz, Marissa E. Ochoa, Berenice Badillo, Jessica W. Wright, Victoria L. Sork

The paper shows that valley oak trees are maladapted to current temperatures, with performance declining under hotter conditions, and suggests phenotype-informed seed sourcing improves future performance.

bioRxiv · May 8, 2026 · PreprintEcology

Current maladaptation increases with age in valley oak (Quercus lobata): Implications for future populations

Alexander R. B. Goetz, Marissa E. Ochoa, Jessica W. Wright, Victoria L. Sork

This study shows that maladaptation in valley oak increases with age and is worsened by hotter years, but seed transfer can help mitigate these effects.

bioRxiv · Jul 8, 2025 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology

Maladaptive response of an endemic California oak to climatic warming is previewed by interannual variation in growth and survival

Alexander R. B. Goetz, Marissa E. Ochoa, Jessica W. Wright, Victoria L. Sork

This study shows valley oak trees from hotter climates have higher growth and fitness in gardens, indicating maladaptation to current conditions and a potential risk from climate warming.

bioRxiv · Dec 16, 2024 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology