This research investigates how the alga Epithemia sustains productivity in California's Eel River by fixing atmospheric nitrogen. Using stable isotope analysis, it shows that Epithemia supplies almost all the nitrogen supporting algal growth, revealing a critical ecological process underpinning river food webs and the conservation of salmon ecosystems.

This research tackles low protein levels in Western Canadian soybeans. Using RNA sequencing, it identifies gene expression differences between eastern and western crops. The goal is to develop higher-protein soybean varieties suited to harsh climates, improving market competitiveness, supporting farmers, and strengthening sustainable agricultural systems across Canada.