Taryn Bauerle

The majority of my research has focused on growth and physiological responses of plants to water deficits under both greenhouse and field conditions. In so doing, I concentrate on the integration of physiological responses from the organ to the whole plant level. In particular, I focus on root responses to localized water, hydraulic redistribution, and herbivory all important issues surrounding woody ornamental horticultural crops. My lab investigates inherent root-system growth patterns in heterogeneous environments as often found in both containerized and field grown plant material. One major question my research aims to address is "how does water stress influence root allocation and survivorship along a gradient in whole plant water stress severity? " Particularly, how does localized water stress affect individual roots? A complementary component of my research deals with the effects of insect feeding on root population dynamics and function. Plant herbivory can cause severe loss of plant biomass as well as impair physiological function and cause shifts in carbon allocation. Differences in root system growth rate may affect the mechanism by which plants deal with herbivory including, diminished frequency of root infection due to high root growth rates or temporal avoidance. Thus, understanding how plants respond to herbivore pressure strengthens our ability to manage plant-herbivore interactions.

Journal Publications

• Yin, J., Bassuk, N. L., Oldburg, M. W., & Bauerle, T. L. (2014). Fine Root Hydraulic Conductance is Related to Post-transplant Recovery of Two Quercus Tree Species. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 139:649-656.
• Cook-Patton, S. C., & Bauerle, T. L. (2012). Potential benefits of plant diversity on vegetated roofs: a literature review. Journal of Environmental Management. 106:85-92.
• Bauerle, T. L., Centinari, M., & Bauerle, W. L. (2011). Shifts in xylem aperture and safety in grafted apple trees of differing growth potential in response to drought. Planta. 234:1045-1054.
• Alsina, M. M., Smart, D. R., Bauerle, T. L., de Herralde, F., Biel, C., Stockert, C., Negron, C., & Save, R. (2011). Seasonal changes of whole root system conductance by two different grape root systems with different seasonal root growth patterns. JXB: Journal of Experimental Botany. 62:99-109.
• Rassmann, S., Bauerle, T. L., Proveda, K., & Vanette , R. (2011). Predicting root defence against herbivores during succession. Functional Ecology. 25:368-379.
• Comas, L. H., Bauerle, T. L., & Eissenstat, D. M. (2010). Biological and environmental factors controlling root dynamics and function: effects of root ageing and soil moisture. Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research. 16:131-137.
• Bauerle, T. L., Richards, J. H., Smart, D. R., & Eissenstat, D. M. (2008). Importance of internal hydraulic redistribution for prolonging lifespan of roots in dry soil. Plant, Cell & Environment. 31:177-186.
• Bauerle, T. L., Smart, D. R., Bauerle, W. L., & Eissenstat, D. M. (2008). Root foraging in response to heterogeneous soil moisture in two grapevines that differ in potential growth rate. New Phytologist. 179:857-866.
• Bauerle, T. L., Eissenstat, D. M., Granett, J., Gardner, D. R., & Smart, D. R. (2007). Consequences of Insect Herbivory on Root Survivorship and Root Age Structure in Grape. Plant, Cell & Environment. 30:86-795.
• Bauerle, T. L. (2006). Grapevine Root Dynamics. American Wine Society Journal. 38:24-28.

• PLSCI 1115: The Nature of Plants
• PLHRT 3050: Arboriculture
• PLSCI 4900: Reflection on Plant Sciences Experiential Learning