Jill A. Hamilton

Genetic variation underlying plasticity in physiological traits mediates response to climate in a Populus hybrid zone

Climate gradients drive the evolution of seed morphology and life history with impacts to seedling fitness in Fraxinus nigra

This study examines how climate gradients influence seed morphology and early life-history traits in Fraxinus nigra, showing their impact on seedling fitness and informing conservation strategies.

Phenotypic plasticity evolved for climate variability constrains performance under climate warming

The paper examines how phenotypic plasticity in Populus species affects fitness under climate warming, finding that higher plasticity is maladaptive in warmer environments.

Variation in responses to temperature in admixed Populus genotypes predicts geographic shifts in regions where hybrids are favored

The paper predicts geographic shifts in hybrid Populus zones based on temperature response variation in admixed genotypes.

Climate and hybridization shape stomatal trait evolution in Populus

This study examines how climate and hybridization influence stomatal trait evolution in Populus by analyzing genetic and environmental factors across hybrid zones.

The role of cytonuclear interactions to plant adaptation across a Populus hybrid zone

The paper examines cytonuclear interactions in Populus hybrids, finding that chloroplast and nuclear-chloroplast gene co-introgression is limited but influenced by local environments, affecting physiological performance.

Genetic basis of reproductive isolation in Torrey pine (Pinus torreyana Parry): insights from hybridization and adaptation

The paper identifies candidate loci for reproductive isolation in Torrey pine populations using GWAS and ddRADseq, finding SNPs associated with growth and fitness that may contribute to reproductive barriers.

Forecasting hotspots of grassland suitability under climate change for restoration

The paper identifies grassland habitat suitability hotspots under current and future climates using species distribution modeling and overlays them with connectivity and protection data to guide restoration efforts.

Genomics-driven monitoring of Fraxinus latifolia (Oregon Ash) for conservation and EAB-resistance breeding

This study assesses genomic variation in Fraxinus latifolia to inform conservation and EAB-resistance breeding strategies by analyzing population structure, diversity, and genomic offset across its range.

Reduced representation sequencing to understand the evolutionary history of Torrey pine (Pinus torreyana Parry) with implications for rare species conservation

This study uses reduced representation sequencing to analyze the evolutionary processes in Torrey pine, finding low genetic diversity and evidence of divergent selection, suggesting potential trade-offs for genetic rescue strategies.

Testing for evolutionary change in restoration: a genomic comparison between ex situ, native and commercial seed sources of Helianthus maximiliani

This study compares genomic variation across different seed sources for Helianthus maximiliani to assess genetic changes in restoration materials.

Environmental and geographic data optimize ex situ collections and the preservation of adaptive evolutionary potential

The paper evaluates how geographic and environmental data can improve ex situ conservation by capturing more genetic diversity and differentiation, particularly for adaptive loci.