Research Overview

Research

Rooted in Arizona, with impact around the globe.

Sustainable, arid environments

Arid or dry lands make up more than 35% of our environments, produce 60% of the food we eat, and are home to the fastest growing populations in the world. These environments provide essential ecosystem services that support biodiversity, regulate climate, and supply clean water. The resources they provide are not only vital for environmental health - they ensure global food security, economic stability, and cultural heritage.

Interdisciplinary by nature.

Our research activities take place in the laboratory, in controlled growth environments and in the field. The resulting discoveries help us adapt to the challenges of a changing climate, develop strategies to mitigate the effects, and help create and maintain healthy and sustainable ecological systems.

Growing a sustainable future requires an interdisciplinary approach. Learn how we're bridging disciplinary boundaries to produce purpose-driven science with real-world impact.
 

Collaborative Research Units

News, breakthroughs and profiles in science

Explore the work we're doing to put science to work to solve real-world problems.