Meredith Christine Schuman

Physiological signatures but no evidence for universal genomic predictors of extreme drought responses in European beech

The paper investigates drought responses in European beech using phenotypic and genomic data, finding no universal genomic predictors but identifying physiological stress signatures.

Using a planted tree biodiversity experiment to evaluate imaging spectroscopy for species classification

The paper evaluates airborne imaging spectroscopy for tree species classification using a biodiversity experiment, finding high accuracy for few species but lower accuracy for many species.

Drought alters volatile profiles in European beech saplings across genetically diverse backgrounds

This study examines how drought affects volatile organic compound profiles in European beech saplings across genetic backgrounds, finding significant changes in VOCs and a drought legacy effect.

Spatiotemporal patterns of genetic diversity in the world's coral reefs

The paper analyzes genetic diversity in coral reefs using genome-wide data from 2,520 individuals across 173 reefs, finding no overall temporal decline but within-reef diversity loss linked to environmental factors.

Intraspecific and intraindividual trait variability decrease with tree species richness in a subtropical tree biodiversity experiment

The paper examines how intraspecific and intraindividual leaf trait variability change with tree species richness and their impact on community functional diversity.

Desmodium Volatiles in "Push-Pull" Cropping Systems and Protection Against the Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda

This study investigates whether volatiles from Desmodium plants repel fall armyworm moths in push-pull cropping systems, finding that while some volatiles may repel, they are not sufficient to explain reduced pest infestation.

Leveraging remote sensing to distinguish closely related beech species in assisted gene flow scenarios

This study uses multispectral satellite imagery and machine learning to classify closely related beech species, achieving high accuracy for assisted gene flow applications.

Leaf spectroscopy reveals drought response variation in Fagus sylvatica saplings from across the species' range

This paper uses leaf spectroscopy to assess drought response variation in Fagus sylvatica saplings from across its range, finding greater drought resistance in Iberian Peninsula saplings.

Covering the bases: population genomic structure of Lemna minor and the cryptic species L. japonica in Switzerland

This study uses whole-genome sequencing to analyze population genomic structure in Lemna minor and the cryptic species L. japonica in Switzerland, revealing distinct genetic clusters and population patterns.

Causal discovery in biodiversity-mediated social-ecological systems

This study develops a framework to discover causal links in social-ecological systems using literature and data, finding consistent negative links between global change and biodiversity-ecosystem function.