J. Richard Abbott Source Confirmed

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Researcher

University of Arkansas at Monticello

faculty

17 h-index 62 pubs 2,128 cited

Research Areas

Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies Plant and animal studies

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J. Richard Abbott's research focuses on the systematic study and classification of plant life, particularly within the areas of plant phylogeny and floristics. He has published work investigating the phylogenetic relationships within the Malvaceae family, specifically examining patterns of polyphyly in genera such as *Hibiscus* and *Pavonia*. Abbott also studies the genus *Dichanthelium*, a taxonomically complex group of North American grasses, to test species limits using phylogenetic approaches. His research extends to regional flora, including a contribution to the flora of Lower Mississippi River islands.

With a career marked by scholarly output, Abbott has accumulated 62 publications and garnered over 2,100 citations, reflected in his h-index of 17. He has collaborated with researchers from Arkansas State University, including Travis D. Marsico, Ben E. Benton, Scott A. Mangan, and Brendan J. Kosnik, on shared publications. Abbott remains an active researcher, with his most recent publication in 2024.

Metrics

  • h-index: 17
  • Publications: 62
  • Citations: 2,128

Selected Publications

  • Phylogenetic Relationships Within Tribe Hibisceae (Malvaceae) Reveal Complex Patterns of Polyphyly in<i>Hibiscus</i>and<i>Pavonia</i> (2024) DOI
  • Phylogeny of North American <i>Dichanthelium</i> (Panicoideae, Poaceae): Testing Species Limits in One of the Most Taxonomically Complicated Groups of Grasses (2023) DOI
  • Flora of six Lower Mississippi River islands (U.S.A.) (2023) DOI
  • Toward New Generic Delimitations in Polygalaceae II: Senega (2023) DOI

Collaborators

Researchers in the database who share publications

Travis D. Marsico Arkansas State University 1 shared publication Ben E. Benton Arkansas State University 1 shared publication Scott A. Mangan Arkansas State University 1 shared publication Brendan J. Kosnik Arkansas State University 1 shared publication

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