不良研究所

As autumn brings a burst of colour to Eastern Canada and the Northeastern United States, two experts from 不良研究所 are available to shed light on the science behind the vibrant hues and how they might be affected by climate change.聽聽

David Wees, Faculty Lecturer in the Department of Plant Science and Associate Director, Farm Management and Technology Program, has expertise in the biochemical processes that cause leaves to change colour in response to changes in light, temperature and moisture. He notes that this year鈥檚 heavy summer rainfall and ensuing water-logged soils may 鈥渟tress out鈥� some trees.聽聽

david.wees [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)聽聽

Beno卯t C么t茅, Associate Professor in the Department of Natural Resources Science and Director, Morgan Arboretum and Molson Nature Reserve, studies forest nutrition and the relationships between soil fertility, tree nutrition and plant biodiversity.聽聽

benoit.cote [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)聽