Plant ARC:
The Penn Plant Adaptability and Resilience Center
As climate change reshapes the world in which we live, human health, food security, infrastructure, and wild ecosystems are all under threat. Increased plant adaptability and resilience is key to the health of our natural systems.
Urban Agriculture
“Vulnerable communities who have historically contributed the least to current climate change are disproportionately affected” (IPPC 2023).
Simulating Real-World Conditions
Natural environments are characterized by a broad range of simultaneously fluctuating environmental inputs which often have unpredictable synergistic effects. To understand the full complexity of plant responses to climate change…
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The Wagner Lab is recruiting!
The Wagner Lab has an open post-doctoral position, and they are actively looking for a new lab member. Click the "READ MORE" button below to see …
The Daily Pennsylvanian: Penn Plant ARC hosts inaugural symposium featuring expert presentations on climate change
The Penn Plant Adaptability and Resilience Center hosted its inaugural symposium “Climate Solutions for the Living World” in the Houston Hall of Flags, bringing together experts …
Penn Today: Collaborating on agricultural climate solutions, from plants to animals
The new Penn Plant Adaptability and Resilience Center brought together faculty speakers from five schools for its Climate Solutions for the Living World symposium. read more