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Congratulations to Seth Hamby, the 2018 Ann Miller Gonzalez Graduate Research Grant recipient. Seth attends Tarleton State University in Stephenville. His research topic is “a study to determine patterns of regional genetic variation in the North Central Texas rare endemic species Dalea reverchonii, or Comanche Peak prairie-clover.” About the importance of his research Seth says: “There are certainly multiple factors affecting survivorship [of species]. By comparing genetics to a widespread species, our findings could inform future conservation measures and eliminate unnecessary or unfruitful actions. This type of study is becoming increasingly more important as we work toward preserving Earth’s biotic diversity.” The Education Committee members agreed that Seth’s research was important to fulfilling the Society’s mission of “promoting research, conservation and utilization of native plants and plant habitats of Texas through education, outreach and example.”
Seth is claiming the full $2000 available in the grant. He commented that the money came at a critical time because he was really beginning to worry about how he would finance the rest of his research. He plans to finish the research and defend his thesis this fall, graduating in December, 2018. He will also present his findings at our fall symposium in San Antonio.
Graduate students who are enrolled in a graduate program in biology, botany, horticulture, landscape design, or related field at an accredited university or college in Texas; and will be pursuing research related to Texas native plants and/or to conservation and restoration of native-plant habitats of Texas are eligible to apply for the grant. Full details and application forms are available at https://www.npsot.org/wp/education/research-grants/.
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