Douglas A. Frank
Professor
Department of Biology
Syracuse University
United States of America
Biography
Plant/ecosystem ecology with emphasis on plant-herbivore interactions.
Research Interest
Effects of climate and grazing mammals on energy and nutrient processes in grasslands. Rhizospheric processes. The structure of grassland root communities. Effects of climate change on ecosystem carbon storage. Top-down vs bottom control of ecosystem dynamics.
Publications
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Frank DA (2007) Drought effects on above and below ground production of a grazed temperate grassland ecosystem. Oecologia 152: 131-139.
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Frank DA (2008) Evidence for top predator control of a grazing ecosystem. Oikos 117: 1718-1724.
