
Associate Professor of Biology
The Alonzo G. and Virginia Gent Decker Professor in the Natural Sciences
E-mail: rford2@washcoll.edu
Phone: (800) 422-1782, ext. 7726
Office: Toll Science S119
MW, 1:30-2:20
Many secrets of plant evolution can be found in their DNA sequences. I study two classes of sequences found in native Rhododendron called Gypsy and Copia. Another aspect of my research is looking at fungi that live symbiotically in these same plants. Surprisingly, many species of fungi live within their bright green leaves.