Karst Lab

Justine Karst, Jacob Beauregard (PhD student), Alexandra Hallin Carlsson (completed Master's student), Ferf Brownoff (PhD student), Kyle Taylor (former research assistant). Missing Liam Easton (PhD candidate). 

Our research focuses on the mycorrhizal ecology of forests. Mycorrhizas are symbioses formed between roots and fungi, and play important roles in forest recovery after disturbances, carbon cycling, and formation of soils.  Through a combination of field, lab and greenhouse experiments, we learn about mycorrhizas and apply this knowledge to maintain and restore forests on the landscape.