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ralph taggartRalph E. Taggart , Chair
Paleobotany
Ph.D., Michigan State University

Office:  206/215A Natural Science
Phone:  (517) 355-4626
Email:   taggart@msu.edu

Personal webpage: plantbiology.msu.edu/taggart

Research group - Ancient Life Systems

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Research Interests:     

  • Neogene vegetation dynamics of the Northern Intermountain Region.
  • Origin of pinaceous conifer forests.
  • Mesozoic plant/animal interactions; dinosaur herbivory; ecological consequences of the K/T boundary event.