Our current projects study the distribution of epiphytic Bromeliads under a naturally occurring water availability gradient present at the Yucatan Peninsula. We aim to monitor the populations of epiphytic bromeliads in five contrasting environments, from mangroves, sand dunes, and forests of different maximum heights determined by the amount of precipitation. The unusual prolonged droughts in the last years could be affecting species and re-shaping epiphytic communities. Physiological studies in-situ and under controlled conditions will allows us to predict vulnerable species and communities. Ultimately, we aim to map current populations and develop models to simulate population change under the climate change scenarios given for the Yucatan Peninsula.

We welcome students for undergraduate and postgraduate proyects.

We are currently collaborating with Cambridge University, U. of Riverside, U. of Los Angeles and U. of Kennesaw.