This thesis investigates genetic variation of two commercially important conifers in western Canada, interior spruce and lodgepole pine. The goals were to quantify genetic diversity and geographic structure, to describe multitrait adaptation to local climates, and to use this information for the development of seed zones for Alberta and British Columbia. The study is based on common garden expe...

Can the complex phenotypes that characterize naturally occurring hybrid species be re-created in early-generation artificial hybrids? We address this question with three homoploid hybrid species (Helianthus anomalus, Helianthus deserticola, Helianthus paradoxus) and their ancestral parents (Helianthus annuus, Helianthus petiolaris) that are phenotypically distinct and ecologically differentiate...

A growing body of evidence suggests positive psychological capital (PsyCap) strongly predicts well-being and performance at work. However, most this empirical research has used self-report survey designs, increasing the possibility mono-method bias. The current study a multitrait-multimethod (MTMM) design condition-based regression analysis to examine effect PsyCap on job work role beyond Findi...