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Genetic differences among trees from different locations make them physically adapted to local environments, but vulnerable to climate change. Dr. Grubinger used drones, laser scanning, and multispectral imagery to quantify traits related to climate adaptation in genetic field trials of conifers, revealing novel patterns in genetic adaptation and establishing a proof-of-concept for drone phenotyping.

A randomly-selected Doctoral citation each day: today from the Doctor of Philosophy in Forestry (PhD) - graduated in 2024