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esources to this project. Walter Judd has been a wonderful advisor throughout<br />

the course <strong>of</strong> this study. His door was always open and he constantly provided<br />

me with much needed support and encouragement. He is truly a wonderful<br />

teacher and I am very fortunate to have had such a great mentor during my<br />

dissertation work. I would especially like to express my gratitude to John<br />

MacDougal. John has played a critical role in this project from its inception. He<br />

introduced me to <strong>Passiflora</strong>, gave me free access to his abundant files pertaining<br />

to the <strong>Passiflora</strong>ceae, constantly sent me information that has enhanced the<br />

quality <strong>of</strong> my work, spent countless hours on the telephone giving me advice, and<br />

he and his family provided me with a place to stay and support during visits to the<br />

Missouri Botanical Garden.<br />

I would like to thank my family for their love and support. My husband, Luke,<br />

has been a constant source <strong>of</strong> love, patience, and encouragement. My parents<br />

have continually believed in me and helped me in innumerable ways. My sister<br />

and her family have always been willing to open up their hearts and home to me.<br />

My brother, Bill, and John May have always been around whenever I needed<br />

reassurance. Jim and Dolores Utley have also given me a helping hand<br />

whenever they could. I am truly fortunate to have such a caring family.<br />

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