I am a plant ecologist interested in the evolution of lineages. I'm currently looking at the evolution of dioecy from hermaphroditism comparing transitions via gynodioecy to those via monoecy. My previous work has included examining the role of biome shifts in lineage diversification, macroevolution of mast seeding, and genomic downsizing in the New Zealand flora. You can find out more about my work and publications on my website https://estherdale.github.io/
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Postdoctoral Researcher, 2022-present
Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, New Zealand
Research Associate 2020-present
University of Otago & Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, Dunedin, New Zealand
Postdoctoral Researcher 2019-2020
University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
PhD Candidate (Botany) 2015-2019
The role of biome shifts in lineage diversification
University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
MSc Candidate (Biosecurity and Conservation) 2012-2013
The ecology of Cook's scurvy grass (Lepidium oleraceum s.s.) and its relationship with seabirds
PGDipSci (Biosecurity & Conservation) 2011
BSc (Ecology) 2008-2010
