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Peter M. Kotanen is a Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Toronto. He holds an MSc from the University of Toronto and a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley. His research primarily involves ecological interactions between plants and their natural enemies, including herbivores and pathogens. Recent studies have focused on the effects of natural enemies on non-native species, examining how the escape from these enemies can promote the survival and spread of exotic plants. Ongoing projects investigate questions related to whether escaping natural enemies influences marginal populations. His work also includes studies on seed ecology and the impacts of grazing from northern goose populations. Professor Kotanen is dedicated to providing insights into the dynamics of plant interactions within ecosystems, contributing to the broader understanding of ecology and evolutionary biology.
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