Elisabeth Jane Forrestel

Supplemental irrigation during heat waves affects yield but not whole-vine carbohydrates in wine grapes

This study shows that supplemental irrigation during heat waves reduces grape yield but not whole-vine carbohydrates, suggesting irrigation helps maintain vine health despite reduced photosynthesis.

Enhanced Irrigation during Extreme Heat Events Preserves Anthocyanins in Cabernet Sauvignon

This study shows that supplemental irrigation during heat waves reduces anthocyanin loss in Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, with no additional benefit from excessive watering.

Optimizing irrigation during heat events sustains grapevine physiology and fruit production

This study shows that optimized irrigation during heat events improves grapevine physiology and fruit production, while excessive or insufficient irrigation harms plant function and yield.

The origins and adaptive consequences of polyploidy in a dominant prairie grass

This study investigates the origins and adaptive consequences of polyploidy in the prairie grass Andropogon gerardi, finding that whole genome duplication is common and provides fitness advantages in xeric climates.