Rachael V. Gallagher

This study shows that microbial functional shifts after revegetation occur in distinct phases, with early changes in soil health processes and later development of plant growth-promoting traits.

This study examines trait-climate relationships in kangaroo grass (Themeda triandra) grown under controlled thermal regimes, finding phenotypic flexibility and strong correlations between flowering time and climate-of-origin.

The paper identifies conserved trait strategies in Eucalyptus trees that enable aridity tolerance through phylogenetic analysis and trait-environment relationships.

A-Islands is a curated dataset of plant species occurrences on Australian islands, enabling biodiversity research and ecological monitoring across diverse island environments.

The paper examines how seed banking affects the composition and function of seed microbiomes, finding reduced diversity and beneficial traits in stored seeds compared to fresh ones.

This study assesses the power of a continental plot network to detect ecological changes in response to climate and disturbance using simulated scenarios and linear mixed effects models.

The paper introduces a data model, workflow, and R package for building harmonised ecological trait databases that adhere to FAIR principles.

The paper provides a comprehensive dataset of plant growth form, woodiness, and life history traits for nearly all Australian plant species, enabling analysis of trait distributions and responses to environmental disturbances.