Prairie, wetland, crop, and weed species are examined by combining studies of plant characteristics and microenvironments.
Acclimation processes in leaves are of special interest.
Problems and techniques involved with reconstructing prairies are also being explored. Selected Publications Jurik, T.W. and H. Kliebenstein. 2000. Canopy architecture, light extinction and self-shading of a prairie grass, Andropogon gerardii . Jurik, T.W. and S. Zhang. Tractor wheel traffic effects on weed emergence in central Iowa.