Jacob S. Francis

Petal infrared transmission warms flowers and reduces microbial abundance

Summary Flowers create distinct internal microclimates, yet how these conditions filter microbial abundance remains poorly understood. We tested whether petal light transmission and internal floral temperature influence microbial abundance in two co‐occurring species, Lyonia luci...

Anthropogenic modification shifts pollinator phenology in the eastern USA

Abstract Understanding the effects of increasing anthropogenic changes on ecological communities is integral to predicting and mitigating such changes in the future. Insect pollinators are vital to ecosystem health. Quantifying pollinator phenology (i.e. flight period) offers ins...