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Chase Mason is an Associate Professor in Biology at the University of British Columbia Okanagan. His research centers on plant ecophysiology, plant-biotic interactions, and plant secondary metabolism. He employs genome-wide association mapping and studies functional trait evolution, focusing on crop biodiversity and the relationships between crops and their wild relatives. Mason's lab investigates the genetic architecture of variation in ecophysiological and phytochemical traits in wild sunflowers and examines how these traits influence biotic interactions, including pollination and resistance to pests and pathogens. He also supervises graduate students and involves undergraduates in plant breeding projects, particularly with Capsicum peppers, aiming to provide practical experience in applied plant sciences. His educational background includes a PhD in Plant Biology from the University of Georgia and a B.S. in Zoology from the University of Florida.
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