Centre for the Analysis of Genome Evolution & Function (CAGEF)

A critical bridge between CSB and EEB (and colleagues in the Faculty of Medicine) will be the creation of a Centre for the Analysis of Genome Evolution and Function (CAGEF). The Centre will bring together researchers with interests in comparative, evolutionary, and functional analyses of genomes and proteomes. It will facilitate the interdisciplinary studies and intellectual interactions, the training of students and postdocs, the sharing of facilities for high-throughput genomic and proteomic studies, and the acquisition of resources and grants.

Glass house & Growth Chambers

Microscopy and Imaging Center

The Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Microscopy and Imaging Center provides EEB and non-EEB personnel with access to a wide array of microscopes, digital imaging, and morphometric software in support of research and teaching activities. The center contributes to the training and research efforts of post-doctoral fellows, graduates, and undergraduates, including those funded by NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards. High resolution imaging within the facility by student and staff researchers has resulted in peer-reviewed manuscripts examining a broad spectrum of topics including: (1) Fungal life histories, ecology and morphological evolution; (2) Insect-fungal interactions; (3) Evolution of leaf form; (4) Programmed cell death; (5) The response of vegetative and reproductive plant tissues to biotic and abiotic stress; (6) Evolution of plant reproductive processes; (7) Evolution and ecology of C4 and CAM photosynthesis; and (8) The structure and use of natural and synthetic fibers.

Koffler Scientific Reserve at Jokers Hill

This research station, acquired in 1995 by the University of Toronto, consists of 350 ha of highly diverse forest, old field and wetland communities on the western portion of the Oak Ridges Moraine 50km N. of Toronto. JH was donated to the University of Toronto for the specific goal of using the land for long-term ecological investigations and turning the site into a world class research station.

Collections

Fungal Herbarium - A brief history and link to a searchable database.

Seed Exchange - Information on the collection and the use of seeds for research purposes.

Green Plant Herbarium - The Green Plant Herbarium, formerly at the University of Toronto, is now held by the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) in its Department of Natural History. The Green Plant Herbarium (acronym: TRT) comprises the former Vascular Plant Herbarium (also TRT) and the bryological collections that were housed in the Cryptogamic Herbarium (TRTC), hence the change of name.

The UTCC has moved to the Canadian Phycological Culture Centre (CPCC).