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Presence Current · Arkansas
Last published 2026
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Mathew T. Sharples

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Researcher

Arkansas Tech University

Also affiliated: University of Colorado Boulder (2019–2024); University of Colorado System (2021–2026); Museum of Boulder (2024); Southern Arkansas University Tech (2026); Adams State University (2023)

Faculty Researcher

7 h-index 18 pubs 114 cited

Research Areas

Biomedical Subjects

  • Stellaria
  • Flowers
  • Pollination
  • Sympatry

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OverviewAI-generated summary

Mathew T. Sharples' research focuses on the evolutionary biology and taxonomy of flowering plants, particularly the genus *Stellaria*. His work investigates the origins of plant lineages, the role of geographical regions like Beringia in plant evolution, and the development of specific floral traits such as apetaly. Sharples also conducts studies on plant distribution, conservation, and the genetic diversity of endemic flora in regions like the Altai Mountains. His research extends to analyzing the biochemical composition and antioxidant activity of fruits from various apple cultivars. Sharples has contributed to revisions of plant genera, including *Beesia*, utilizing integrative taxonomy to describe new species. His scholarly contributions are reflected in a publication record and metrics that include an h-index of 7 with 110 citations over 18 publications.

Metrics

  • h-index: 7
  • Publications: 18
  • Citations: 114

Selected Publications

  • Phylogenomic and chromosomal evidence help clarify relationships within the geographically widespread genus <i>Halerpestes</i> (Ranunculaceae) (2026)
    Botany Letters DOI OpenAlex
  • Correction: A revision of the genus Beesia (Ranunculaceae) as informed through integrative taxonomy, with description of a new species from Sichuan (China) (2026)
    Frontiers in Plant Science DOI OpenAlex
  • A revision of the genus Beesia (Ranunculaceae) as informed through integrative taxonomy, with description of a new species from Sichuan (China) (2026)
    Frontiers in Plant Science 2 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Taxonomic Diversity of <i>Ranunculus</i> Section <i>Ranunculastrum</i> (Ranunculaceae) in Tajikistan, With an Identification Key and a New Species Based in Part on Molecular Phylogenetic Evidence (2025)
    Ecology and Evolution DOI OpenAlex
  • Comparative Analyses of Biologically Active Substances and Antioxidant Activity in Fresh and Stored Fruits of Apple Varieties from the Republic of Tajikistan (2024)
    Agronomy 2 citations DOI OpenAlex

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