Research Group
Ecophysiology

Our group studies abiotic and biotic limitation of plants with focus on trees (seedlings to adults), shrubs and dwarf shrubs, predominantly in alpine ecosystems. We aim at a better understanding of the physiology of plants in their environment. Based on field studies and laboratory experiments, we combine physiological, biophysical, anatomical and biochemical analyzes to improve our knowledge of plant ecophysiology under current conditions and future global change. Alpine plants thereby can serve as model organisms, enabling general insights in plant physiology and ecophysiology.