Jacob Herschberger

About Me

Current Ph.D candidate and graduate assistant at the University of Florida with Dr. Phil Hahn. He investigates factors influencing biotic interactions (herbivores and pollinators) of plants across a latitudinal gradient.

Impacts of ramet density and herbivory on floral volatile emissions and seed production in Solidago altissima
Impacts of ramet density and herbivory on floral volatile emissions and seed production in Solidago altissima

Our results suggest that while herbivory and ramet density influence floral scent, these changes do not affect reproduction in our study. Ultimately, generalist-pollinated plants like S. altissima might not rely heavily on chemical signaling during pollination.

Oct 8, 2024

Leaf Shelters Facilitate the Colonisation of Arthropods and Enhance Microbial Diversity on Plants
Leaf Shelters Facilitate the Colonisation of Arthropods and Enhance Microbial Diversity on Plants

These findings demonstrate the critical role of leaf shelters in structuring both arthropod and microbial communities through altered microhabitats and species interactions.

Oct 2, 2024