Maribeth Latvis Source Confirmed

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Maribeth Latvis's research investigates plant ecology and evolutionary biology, with a focus on understanding plant communities and their dynamics. Her work includes examining the historical patterns of plant invasions, such as the invasion history and polymorphism in *Microstegium vimineum*. She also studies phylogenetic diversity within plant lineages and its relationship to species rarity and commonness in ecosystems like tallgrass prairies. Latvis has explored the utility of molecular techniques, like DNA barcoding, for identifying prairie flora. Her recent work also considers plant physiological responses, including germination in response to environmental cues like smoke. Latvis serves as the Herbarium Director at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, managing and utilizing the herbarium's collections to support her research.

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• h-index: 9
• Publications: 16
• Citations: 1,749