Alex C. McAlvay

Biography

Alex C. McAlvay, a distinguished scholar with a Ph.D. attained from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, excels in his current roles as Research Scientist I and Assistant Curator within the Institute of Economic Botany at the renowned New York Botanical Garden. Specializes in various aspects of ethnobotany, traditional plant stewardship, domestication, and agrobiodiversity. His expertise lies in cropping systems, crop wild relatives, wild edible plants, Brassica species, population genomics, and community ecology. With research experience in diverse locations such as the U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Ethiopia, Dr. McAlvay's work focuses on exploring the intricate relationships between humans and plants. He is actively involved in multiple research projects that explore the complexities of sustainable agriculture, biodiversity conservation, and the preservation of traditional knowledge. Through his interdisciplinary approach, Dr. McAlvay seeks to uncover valuable insights that contribute to our understanding of how plant species adapt and evolve in different environments. His efforts not only enrich scientific knowledge but also have significant implications for agricultural practices and environmental sustainability.