Research Interests
Ecology. Our research interests are very broad, spanning the range from biochemical to ecosystem ecology, with an evolutionary perspective. A major emphasis is on chemical mechanisms that mediate ecological interactions, with particular interest in plant-herbivore interactions. One focal area emphasizes the roles of genetics and resource availability in modulating plant defense characteristics, costs/benefits of defense, and consequences of variation in defense for multi-trophic interactions and ecosystem function. A second focal area investigates the effects of global environmental change (enriched carbon dioxide, ozone) on plant-insect interactions, arthropod biodiversity, litter decomposition and nutrient cycling. For additional information about these research programs, see Research Description.For information about research training (undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral) and employment (technical) opportunities with Dr. Lindroth's group, see Training/Employment Opportunities.
Affiliations
Dr. Lindroth is affiliated with the Department of Entomology, Department of Zoology, Molecular and Environmental Toxicology Center, and the Gaylord Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies. Graduate students may pursue degrees in entomology, zoology, environmental toxicology, or environmental studies.For further information about teaching and research in ecology at UW, see Wisconsin Ecology Group.
Associates
Ashburn, Alycia (Graduate Student)
Bennett, Alison (Postdoctoral Research Associate)
Buhl, Christine (Graduate Research Assistant)
Couture, John (Graduate Research Assistant)
Habeck, Chris (EPA STAR Graduate Fellow & DOE GREF Fellow)
Hillstrom, Mike (Graduate Research Assistant)
Holeski, Liza (Postdoctoral Research Associate)
Keefover-Ring, Ken (Postdoctoral Research Associate)
Madritch, Mike
(Postdoctoral Research Associate)
Rubert, Ned (Postdoctoral Research Associate/Technician)
Vigue, Leanne (Ford Foundation and AOF Fellow)
Contact information
University
of Wisconsin-Madison
Department of Entomology
1630 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53706
U.S.A.
Phone: (608) 263-6277
Fax: (608) 262-3322
E-mail: lindroth[at]entomology.wisc.edu
