Peter Avis, PhD

Fungi are vital, diverse yet vulnerable organisms. They are recognized as key life forms responsible for globally important ecological processes such as decomposition, nutrient cycling and disease.  However, the millions species of fungi that exist today are increasingly confronted by global change.  My research utilizes the tools of mycology, molecular ecology and biomonitoring to address questions in 1) Fungal ecology, phylogeny and biogeography; 2) Molecular methodology for the study of fungi and other eukaryotes; and 3) Ecological restoration.

My lab takes advantage of research infrastructure at the University of Maine and field sites found in a wide range of habitats and environments.

For questions, please contact me at peter.avis@maine.edu.