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Melissa Dawes

Research Overview
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In my research, I explore how atmospheric and climate change could impact natural ecosystems, with a focus on mountain environments. I am interested in linking plant physiological and growth measurements with biogeochemical, hydrological and climate data to predict changes in biodiversity and ecosystem functioning and services. Some of the topics I have investigated recently are:
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  • Treeline patterns along a latitudinal gradient in the Ural mountains, Russia.
  • Effects of irrigation on ecosystem water relations in a dry inner-Alpine valley.
  • Impacts of experimental soil warming on nitrogen cycling in an alpine treeline ecosystem.
  • Growth limitations of trees at the treeline: responses to experimental carbon dioxide enrichment and soil warming.
  • Responses of treeline dwarf shrubs to environmental change (growth, phenology, reproductive ecology).
  • Water relations of treeline trees under environmental change using precision dendrometers.
  • Impacts of elevated CO2 and soil warming on the freezing sensitivity of alpine treeline plants.​

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