Christopher R. Buyarski
Junior Scientist 
Department of Forest Resources
1530 Cleveland Avenue North
St. Paul, MN 55108
(612) 624-3485
buyar002@umn.edu
Education
2008 MS Biology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
Thesis: Photosynthetic capacity of deciduous tree species growing in the Duke FACE experiment with elevated CO2 and N fertilization
2005 BS Biology (Ecology) Environmental Science, Minnesota State University Mankato, Mankato, MN
Research Interests
I am interested in the implications future climate and other human-influenced change will have on natural ecosystems. Most of my interests are in ecology, particularly physiological plant (forest) ecology. I work 50% with Dr. Rebecca Montgomery in the Department of Forest Resources and 50% with Dr. Sarah Hobbie in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior. I work on numerous field projects in Cedar Creek, Cloquet, Ely and other areas in MN. In addition, I perform laboratory analysis on plants, soils, and microbes found within these sites.
Publications
Ruhland, C.T., Fogal, M.J., Buyarski, C.R., and Krna, M.A. (2007) Solar ultraviolet-B radiation increases phenolic content and ferric reducing antioxidant power in Avena sativa. Molecules 12, 1220-1232.
Davis S.C., White, C.E., Buyarski, C.R., and Thomas R.B. (2008) High foliar and soil nitrogen concentrations in Central Appalachian forests. Ecosystems. In press.
Buyarski, C.R. & Thomas, R.B. Photosynthetic capacity of overstory Liquidambar styraciflua trees exposed to elevated CO2 and N fertilization in the Duke FACE experiment. In preparation for Tree Physiology.
Buyarski, C.R., Davis, S.C., and Thomas, R.B. Assessment of understory saplings growing under different CO2 and N treatments at the Duke FACE site. In preparation for Oecologia.
Presentations
Buyarski, C.R. & Thomas, R.B. “Photosynthetic capacity of overstory Liquidamber styraciflua trees exposed to elevated carbon dioxide and nitrogen fertilization in the Duke FACE experiment” Ecological Society of America Annual Conference, August 2007.
Thomas, R.B., Buyarski, C.R., Davis, S.C. “Photosynthetic responses of four understory tree species exposed to elevated CO2 and N fertilization in the Duke FACE experiment” Ecological Society of America Annual Conference, August 2007.
Calinger, K., Buyarski, C.R., Thomas, R.B. “Impact of CO2 and fertilization on chlorophyll and protein content in leaves of sweetgum trees at varying canopy positions” Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Annual Conference, July 2007.
Buyarski, C.R. & Thomas, R.B. “Carbon dioxide and nitrogen enhancement effects on Liquidamber styraciflua at the Duke Forest Free-Air-CO2 Enrichment site” Ecological Society of America Annual Conference, August 2006.
Buyarski, C.R. & Ruhland, C.T. “The chemical composition of the two Antarctic vascular plant species Deschamsia antarctica and Colobanthus quitensis” Undergraduate Research Conference, Minnesota State University, April 2005
Buyarski, C.R. & Piper, T. “Genetic marker selection for segmental integration in early and late maize” Presented at Pioneer Hi-Bred International Molecular Characterization Conference, Johnston, IA. November 2004.
Buyarski, C.R. & Ruhland, C.T. “The assessment of ferric reducing antioxidant power on the foliage of different tree lifeforms” Undergraduate Research Conference, Minnesota State University, April 2004.
Hometown: Green Bay, WI
Hobbies and interests: Playing and relaxing in the north woods, traveling, golfing, fishing, and cheering for the Green Bay Packers.
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