Chris Martin

Dr. Martin's research interests in urban horticultural ecology involve basic and applied research at the landscape and whole plant level. Current ASU research in his lab includes a study of urban landscape ecosystems using ecophysiological and biochemical techniques. Special emphasis is given to the study of the interactions of plants and people in cities. A significant component of Dr. Martin's research is closely linked to the Central Arizona Phoenix LTER initiative. Collaborations with other ASU faculty on mycorrhizal associations in desert urban landscapes, socioeconomic factors affecting landscape plant species frequency and diversity, and effects of urban landscape patch dynamics on landscape microclimate are also ongoing. In addition, he maintains an active and externally funded research program in urban horticultural ecology.