The Plant Reading & Discussion Group consists of faculty members and graduate/undergraduate students (see list of members below). We are interested in scientific research that falls under the traditionally defined area of “botany”, which include protists, fungi, and plants.

Our primary focus is to discuss and develop current research ideas in the area of plant sciences. We read and discuss primary literature papers, help to develop research topics and projects, and provide feedback on research projects.

We highly encourage participation of students interested in pursuing a botany tag in biology and conducting independent projects in the plant sciences (Biological Problems), but we welcome all people who are interested in research in the plant sciences.

For more information, please contact Dr. Pan (jepan2@uakron.edu).


Faculty Members:

Dr. R. Joel Duff
Dr. Peter Lavrentyev
Dr. Randy Mitchell
Dr. Donald Ott
Dr. Jean Pan


Student Members:

Debbie Ammerman
Justin Brantner
William Davis
Ryan Folk
Allison Oborn
Stephanie Short
Matt York

Botanically Related Courses at UA

Diversity of Plants
Diversity of Plant Laboratory
Flora and Taxonomy
Biology of Vascular Plants
Mycology
Phycology
Field Marine Phycology

Upcoming Plant Biology Courses