J. Richard Abbott Data-verified
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J. Richard Abbott's research primarily focuses on the evolutionary history and taxonomy of plant groups, particularly within the Malvaceae, Polygalaceae, and Poaceae families. His work involves analyzing phylogenetic relationships to understand patterns of evolution, including polyphyly, within genera such as *Hibiscus*, *Pavonia*, and *Dichanthelium*. Abbott has investigated species limits in taxonomically complex grass groups and contributed to floristic surveys, such as documenting the flora of islands in the Lower Mississippi River. His scholarship metrics include an h-index of 17, with 53 total publications and over 2,100 citations. 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.
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- h-index: 17
- Publications: 53
- Citations: 2,158
Selected Publications
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Taxonomic Notes and New Combinations in North American Senega (Polygalaceae) (2026)
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Phylogenetic Relationships Within Tribe Hibisceae (Malvaceae) Reveal Complex Patterns of Polyphyly in<i>Hibiscus</i>and<i>Pavonia</i> (2024)
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Phylogeny of North American <i>Dichanthelium</i> (Panicoideae, Poaceae): Testing Species Limits in One of the Most Taxonomically Complicated Groups of Grasses (2023)
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Flora of six Lower Mississippi River islands (U.S.A.) (2023)
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Toward New Generic Delimitations in Polygalaceae II: Senega (2023)
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