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Catherine Zabinski
Associate Professor; Ph.D. 1991, University of Minnesota; B.A. 1983, College of St. Benedict, Minnesota. The research in my lab focuses on disturbed and undisturbed plant-soil systems, with an emphasis on mycorrhizal ecology. We are studying the role of mycorrhizae for plants growing on high stress sites, including metal-contaminated sediments from mining activity, and geothermal soils in Yellowstone National Park. We have also been studying the role of mycorrhizae in mediating interactions between the invasive species Centaurea maculosa and native grasses.
Recent Publications:
- Walling, S.Z. and C. A. Zabinski.. 2004. Host plant differences in arbuscular mycorrhizae: extra radical hyphae differences between an invasive forb and a native bunchgrass. Plant and Soil. 335-344.
- Krueger-Mangold, J., T. Svejcar, C. Zabinski, J. Jacobsen, R. Sheley, R. Engel. 2004. Identification of the limiting resource within a semi-arid plant association. Journal of Arid Environments. 58: 309-320.
- Bunn, R. A., and C. Zabinski. 2003. Arbuscular mycorrhizae in thermal-influenced soils in Yellowstone National Park. Western North American Naturalist. 63: 406-415.
- Callaway, R. M., B. E. Mahall. C. Wicks, J. Pankey, and C. Zabinski. 2003. Soil fungi and the effects of an invasive forb on native versus naturalized grasses: Neighbor identity matters. Ecology. 84:129-135.
- Zabinski, C., L. D. Quinn, and R. Callaway. 2002. Phosphorus uptake, not carbon transfer, explains arbuscular mycorrhizal enhancement of Centaurea maculosa in the presence of native grassland species. Functional Ecology. 16: 758-765.
- Zabinski, C., T. DeLuca, D. Cole, and O Moynahan. 2002. Restoration of highly impacted subalpine campsites in the Eagle Cap Wilderness, Oregon. Restoration Ecology. 10:275-281.
Recent Grants:
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Symbioses in Extreme Environments: Arbuscular Mycorrhizae in Yellowstone’s Thermal Environments. Thermal Biology Institute, with Dirk Redecker. 2004-2006. $149,790.
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Recreation Impacts on Soil Structure and Function. National Park Service. 2004-06. $14,865.
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The ecology of plant-fungal symbioses in extreme environments: arbuscular mycorrhizae in Yellowstone’s thermal areas. Montana Space Grant Consortium. 2002-2003. $59,572.
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Mycorrhizae, nutrient and neighbor effects on Centaurea maculosa’s response to herbivory. USDA CRICGP/Biology of Weedy and Invasive Plants. PI with B. Olson. 2001-2003. $165,000.
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Investigate Revegetation Strategies to Minimize Weed Re-infestation into Disturbed Sites Following Integrated Pest Management Actions. National Park Service/IMRO-RMCESU, with Joyce Lapp. 2001-2002. $10,000.
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Revegetation Strategies to Minimize Weed Re-Colonization Following Herbicide Application. Center for Invasive Plant Management, with Lew Stringer. 2001-2002. $8,000.
Current Instructional Responsibilities:
- LRES 441 - Capstone 1, Field Applications in LRES (Spring)
- LRES 461 - Restoration Ecology (Fall)
- LRES 561 - BelowGround Plant Ecology (Spring, Odd Years)
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