G. Philip Robertson, University Distinguished Professor of Ecosystem Science at Michigan State University’s W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, has been recognized as a highly cited researcher for the second consecutive year. The ... Read More
Genetic rescue warrants consideration as a conservation measure for some populations
A primary concern of assisted gene flow—introducing individuals from a different geographical location to a small fragmented group of the same species to encourage genetic rescue—is disruption of local adaptation. A new study, published in ... Read More
Shelter from the storm: Increasing resiliency of rare species in hurricane-prone areas
What happens when a major hurricane careens through a rare, fragmented ecosystem? North Carolina State University researcher Erica Henry and others, including W.K. Kellogg Biological Station ecologist Nick Haddad, found themselves in a ... Read More
Perennial biofuels show promise in meeting energy needs, supporting crucial ecological functions
When we think of biofuel crops, a sprawling field of corn is often what we imagine. Though corn (Zea mays) is the most commonly planted biofuel in the United States, its climate mitigation potential is diminished by the need to till, ... Read More
Fog, dew, often-overlooked drivers of decomposition, microbial respiration
It’s a familiar scene: A rainfall sweeps across the landscape and soaks the ground. Standing stalks that once supported flowers or fruit droop under the added weight. Less obvious is the microbial response when things get wet, which results ... Read More
New book club shines a light on environmental literature
Members of the Richland-area community have a new way to combine a love of nature and reading. The W.K. Kellogg Biological Station has partnered with Richland Community Library to form the EcoReads Book Club, with the first event slated for ... Read More
New study examines effects of gene flow on individuals, populations, ecosystems
The results of a 2019 study, recently published in the journal Ecology and Evolution, offer some understanding of the long-term effects of genetic rescue in favorable environmental conditions. The study, led by KBS researchers ... Read More
KBS puts history to paper, celebrates publication of long-awaited book
A project years in the making has completed its final chapter. The book, “In the Founder’s Footprints: A History of Michigan State University’s W.K. Kellogg Biological Station,” was published in October. The project was a collaborative ... Read More
Janzen named next director of Kellogg Biological Station
After an extensive search, the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station will welcome a new director next year. Fredric Janzen has been named director at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, effective June 1, 2020. Janzen comes to Michigan ... Read More
Join the KBS community for a celebration of art and science
What happens when one combines science and art? Scientists and other members of the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station community have spent the past several months exploring this question, and are gathering next month to showcase and celebrate ... Read More
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