The Holbrook Lab

We're based in @HarvardOEB and spend our time studying the physics and physiology of vascular transport in plants. We're all about the flow!

[Zhigang Suo @zhigangsuo]

In teaching thermodynamics, in 2019, I gave a lecture on the ascent of sap in a tree, analyzed using the basic algorithm of thermodynamics (BAT). https://t.co/YKsYhy8WnM

A student in the class gave me a present—his drawing of a BAT on a tree.

[Jess Gersony (she|her) @Jess_Gersony]

Wahooo! Go Anju and team! EPIC paper!!!!!!!!!!!

[Brodribb Lab @Brodribb_Lab]

Conduit position and connectivity affect the likelihood of xylem embolism during natural drought in evergreen woodland species
https://t.co/jrmeVSZhpI

[Brodribb Lab @Brodribb_Lab]

Join us to learn more about the dynamics of leaf hydraulics with Prof. Michele Holbrook

[The Holbrook Lab @TheHolbrookLab]

Check out the newest paper from our lab led by @Jess_Gersony in @NewPhyt! We used Raman spectroscopy to increase our understanding of phloem functioning in mature red oak trees - implications for thinking about carbon movement in drought!

[Jess Gersony (she|her) @Jess_Gersony]

The second chapter from my dissertation is now in early view @NewPhyt!!! We developed a new method using Raman spectroscopy to SEE the amount of sugar in leaf phloem of large trees! SPOILERS BELOW regarding turgor buffer for drought and passive loading! https://t.co/grQPboonfS

[The Holbrook Lab @TheHolbrookLab]

The 2021 PBI speaker's videos are now live on the OEB YouTube Channel! https://t.co/CgMGhxHQqP

[The Holbrook Lab @TheHolbrookLab]

Arnold Arboretum webinar this Thursday 5/20- Wild Collection and Propagation of Rare and Endangered Plants
https://t.co/rNtn17z7Vw

[Harvard Museum @HarvardMuseum]

Let's get ready to move! Join us for an upcoming After-School Animal Encounter: Movement (FREE / VIRTUAL) on Wednesday, May 19th, 3pm. Register here: https://t.co/DsLYNMtKVv. Join human museum staffers Javier and Ryan as they take a look at some of our amazing animals in motion.

[The Holbrook Lab @TheHolbrookLab]

Congratulations to @EJWErin on the completion of their undergraduate thesis entitled "Squeezed Until They Burst: Does calcium affect the mechanical properties of leaf cell walls?" Way to go, Erin! The Holbrook Lab is really proud of you!

[New Phytologist @NewPhyt]

The mechanism of sugar export from long conifer needles @treecophys https://t.co/SmEMPZbJWW

[The Holbrook Lab @TheHolbrookLab]

The Holbrook lab wishes sincere congratulations to friend of the lab
@miriam_johnst
who successfully defended her thesis today! Way to go, Miriam!!

[The Holbrook Lab @TheHolbrookLab]

https://t.co/j5kM7DhydP

[The Holbrook Lab @TheHolbrookLab]

The Power of Old-Growth Forests: Why Letting Trees Stand is One of the Best Climate Solutions https://t.co/xgnM8CCbLi

[The Holbrook Lab @TheHolbrookLab]

https://t.co/aqkF6Etdi2

[The Holbrook Lab @TheHolbrookLab]

Congratulations to Dr. @Jess_Gersony who successfully defended her thesis! We're so happy for you!

[The Holbrook Lab @TheHolbrookLab]

Stunning bird photography from Harvard professor https://t.co/syGCuyOwZu via @Harvard

[The Holbrook Lab @TheHolbrookLab]

Join friends of the Holbrook Lab @frondley_fern and @BiodiversityBen for a virtual screening of their new video "Movement without Muscles: The Sensitive #Fern" being held on April 21st! Great work, guys!

[Harvard Museum @HarvardMuseum]

Don't miss this #EarthDay virtual event! On 4/21 @BiodiversityBen & Jacob @frondley_fern will present "Let's Botanize!" with a screening of their video "Movement without Muscles: The Sensitive #Fern" followed by a Q&A (@ArnoldArboretum co-sponsored). https://t.co/7NfKjIWoE1

[The Holbrook Lab @TheHolbrookLab]

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[The Holbrook Lab @TheHolbrookLab]

What Spiders Have to Say https://t.co/fv2wSUM210

[The Holbrook Lab @TheHolbrookLab]

FYI...https://t.co/gJzhtZdvpc