
Christoph Reitschuler, MMSc
Scientific researcher, PhD student
Institute of Microbiology
Technikerstr. 25d
A-6020 Innsbruck
1st Floor Room 0/507
Tel.: +43 512 507 51347
Fax: +43 512 507 2928
Mail: Christoph.Reitschuler@uibk.ac.at
Fields of Research
- Molecular Microbiology and Methods Evaluation
- (Anaerobic) Microorganisms within the Methanogenic Cycle
- Speleomicrobiology
- Distribution and Physiology of (non-extremophilic) Archaea
Courses
SS 2022, WS 2021/22, SS 2021, WS 2020/21, SS 2020, WS 2019/20, SS 2019, WS 2018/19, SS 2018, WS 2017/18, SS 2017, WS 2016/17, SS 2016, WS 2015/16, SS 2015, WS 2014/15
- General Microbiology - Laboratory Course
- Anaerobic Microorganisms - Laboratory Course
- Physiology of Microorganisms - Laboratory Course
Projects
- Moonmilk and Non-extremophilic Archaea (TWF)
Publications
List of publications since 2000 ›
Publications 2016
Contributions to Books / Journals
Journal Article (Original Paper)
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Reitschuler, C; Hofmann, K; Illmer, P (2016): Abundance, diversity and seasonality of (non-extremophilic) Archaea in Alpine freshwaters.
In: Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek International Journal of General and Molecular Microbiology 109/6, pp. 855 - 868. (DOI) (Web link) -
Reitschuler, C.; Spötl, C.; Hofmann, K; Wagner, A.O.; Illmer, P. (2016): Archaeal Distribution in Moonmilk Deposits from Alpine Caves and Their Ecophysiological Potential.
In: Microbial Ecology 71/3, pp. 686 - 699. (DOI) (Web link)
Publications 2015
Contributions to Books / Journals
Journal Article (Original Paper)
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Lins, P.; Reitschuler, C.; Illmer, P. (2015): Impact of several antibiotics and 2-bromoethanesulfonate on the volatile fatty acid degradation, methanogenesis and community structure during thermophilic anaerobic digestion.
In: Bioresource Technology 190, pp. 148 - 158. (DOI) -
Reitschuler, C.; Illmer, P. (2015): Moonmilk – Leben im Berg.
In: Mitteilungen der Österreichischen Bodenkundlichen Gesellschaft 82, pp. 7 - 12. -
Reitschuler, C.; Lins, P.; Schwarzenauer, T.; Spötl, C.; Wagner, AO.; Illmer, P. (2015): New Undescribed Lineages of Non-extremophilic Archaea Form a Homogeneous and Dominant Element Within Alpine Moonmilk Microbiomes.
In: GEOMICROBIOLOGY JOURNAL 32/10, pp. 890 - 902. (DOI) (Web link) -
Wagner, A.O.; Praeg, N.; Reitschuler, C.; Illmer, P. (2015): Effect of DNA extraction procedure, repeated extraction and ethidium monoazide (EMA)/propidium monoazide (PMA) treatment on overall DNA yield and impact on microbial fingerprints for bacteria, fungi and archaea in a reference soil.
In: Applied Soil Ecology 93, pp. 56 - 64. (DOI)
Publications 2014
Contributions to Books / Journals
Journal Article (Original Paper)
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Illmer, P.; Reitschuler, C.; Wagner, A.O.; Schwarzenauer, T.; Lins, P. (2014): Microbial succession during thermophilic digestion: The potential of Methanosarcina sp.
In: PLoS One 9/2, p. e86967. (DOI) (Web link) -
Lins, P.; Reitschuler, C.; Illmer, P. (2014): Methanosarcina spp., the key to relieve the start-up of a thermophilic anaerobic digestion suffering from high acetic acid loads.
In: Bioresource Technology 152, pp. 347 - 354. (DOI) (Web link) -
Prem, E.; Reitschuler, C.; Illmer, P. (2014): Livestock grazing on alpine soils causes changes in abiotic and biotic soil properties and thus in abundance and activity of microorganisms engaged in the methane cycle.
In: European Journal of Soil Biology 62, pp. 22 - 29. (DOI) (Web link) -
Reitschuler, C.; Lins, P.; Illmer, P. (2014): Primer evaluation and adaption for cost-efficient SYBR Green-based qPCR and its applicability for specific quantification of methanogens.
In: World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology 30/1, pp. 293 - 304. (DOI) (Web link) -
Reitschuler, C.; Lins, P.; Wagner, A.O; Illmer, P. (2014): Cultivation of moonmilk-born non-extremophilic Thaum and Euryarchaeota in mixed culture.
In: ANAEROBE 29, pp. 73 - 79. (DOI) (Web link) -
Wagner, A. O.; Reitschuler, C.; Illmer, P. (2014): Effect of different acetate:propionate ratios on the methanogenic community during thermophilic anaerobic digestion in batch experiments.
In: Biochemical Engineering Journal 90, pp. 154 - 161. (DOI)
Journal Article (Meeting-Abstract)
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Reitschuler, C.; Lins, P.; Illmer, P. (2014): Non-extremophilic ‘extremophiles’- Archaeal dominance in the subsurface and their implication for life.
In: Geophysical Research Abstracts. EGU General Assembly 16, p. 10871. (Web link)
Media Contributions
Newspaper Article
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Reitschuler, C.; Bartos, M.: Geheimnisvolle Höhlenbewohner.
In: Leopold-Franzens-Universität Innsbruck - ipoint of 2014-05-23. (Web link) -
Reitschuler, C.; deSwaaf, K.: Höhlenforschung: Mysteriöses Leben im Untergrund.
In: Der Standard of 2014-06-25.
Publications 2013
Contributions to Books / Journals
Journal Article (Original Paper)
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Hofmann, K.; Reitschuler, C.; Illmer, P. (2013): Aerobic and anaerobic microbial activities in the foreland of a receding glacier.
In: Soil Biology & Biochemistry 57, pp. 418 - 426. (DOI) -
Reitschuler, C.; Illmer, P. (2013): Biomüll als Energiequelle – Biogasproduktion durch anaerobe thermophile Fermentation biogener Abfallstoffe.
In: Berichte des Naturwissenschaftlich-Medizinischen Vereins in Innsbruck 98, pp. 153 - 171. (Web link) -
Wagner, A. O.; Lins, P.; Malin, C.; Reitschuler, C.; Illmer, P. (2013): Impact of protein-, lipid- and cellulose-containing complex substrates on biogas production and microbial communities in batch experiments.
In: Science of the Total Environment 458-460, pp. 256 - 266. (DOI)
Proceedings Article (Abstract)
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Lins, P.; Reitschuler, C.; Illmer, P. (2013): Monitoring microbial communities and process parameters affected by antibiotics and BES during thermophilic anaerobic digestion.
In: Insam, H.; Podmirseg, Sabine Marie; Wagner, A.: 8th International Symposium on Anaerobic Microbiology (ISAM8). Innsbruck, Austria, June 12-15, 2013. Innsbruck: innsbruck university press (IUP)., ISBN 978-3-902936-03-5, p. 96. -
Reitschuler, C.; Lins, P.; Illmer, P. (2013): Cold-adapted anaerobic communities with methanogenic potential isolated from an oligotrophic Alpine cave.
In: Insam, H.; Podmirseg, Sabine Marie; Wagner, A.: 8th International Symposium on Anaerobic Microbiology (ISAM8). Innsbruck, Austria, June 12-15, 2013. Innsbruck: innsbruck university press (IUP)., ISBN 978-3-902936-03-5, p. 95.
Publications 2012
Contributions to Books / Journals
Journal Article (Original Paper)
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Lins, P.; Reitschuler, C.; Illmer, P., (2012): Development and evaluation of inocula combating high acetate concentrations during the start-up of an anaerobic digestion.
In: Bioresource Technology 110, pp. 167 - 173. (DOI) (Web link) -
Lins, P.; Schwarzenauer, T.; Reitschuler, C.; Wagner, A.O.; Illmer, P., (2012): Methanogenic potential of formate in thermophilic anaerobic digestion.
In: Waste Management & Research 30/10, pp. 1031 - 1040. (DOI) (Web link) -
Reitschuler, C.; Schwarzenauer, T.; Lins, P.; Wagner, A.O.; Spötl, C.; Illmer, P. (2012): Zur Mikrobiologie von Bergmilch.
In: Die Höhle 63/1-4, pp. 3 - 17. (Web link) -
Schwarzenauer, T.; Lins, P.; Reitschuler, C.; Illmer, P. (2012): The use of FAME analyses to discriminate between different strains of Geotrichum klebahnii with different viabilities.
In: World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology 28/2, pp. 755 - 759. (DOI) (Web link)
Proceedings Article (Abstract)
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Lins, P.; Reitschuler, C.; Illmer, P. (2012): Adapted inocula as tool for combating heavy acetate loads during start-up of an anaerobic digestion.
In: 8th Meeting of PhD Students from Innsbruck´s Medical University and of the Life Science Disciplines of the Leopold-Franzens-University Innsbruck. Book of Abstract. Innsbruck: Leopold-Franzens-Universität Innsbruck., p. 64. (Web link) -
Reitschuler, C.; Lins, P.; Illmer, P. (2012): Acetate-induced alterations in community structure of microorganisms with relevance in biowaste degradation and biogas production.
In: 8th Meeting of PhD Students from Innsbruck´s Medical University and of the Life Science Disciplines of the Leopold-Franzens-University Innsbruck. Book of Abstract. Innsbruck: Leopold-Franzens-Universität Innsbruck., p. 65. (Web link) -
Wagner, A.O.; Reitschuler, C.; Illmer, P. (2012): Moonmilk - psychrophilic life under ground.
In: Margesin, R.; Schinner, F.: 8th International Conference "Contaminants in Freezing Ground". Programme and Abstracts. Innsbruck: Eigenverlag - Universität Innsbruck.
Publications 2011
Contributions to Books / Journals
Proceedings Article (Abstract)
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Reitschuler, C.; Illmer, P. (2011): Moonmilk – Mineral Forming Microbes.
In: Medizinische Universität und LFUI: 7th Meeting of Doctoral students from Innsbruck’s Medical University and of the Life Science Disciplines of the Leopold-Franzens-University Innsbruck. Abstract Book. Innsbruck: Medizinische Universität Innsbruck., p. 102. (Web link) -
Reitschuler, C.; Illmer, P. (2011): Q/RT PCR-based Research on Methanogenic Archaea.
In: Pristas, P.; Javorsky, P.; Kopecny, J.; Avgustin, G.: From Research to Practice Application. 7th International Symposium on Anaerobic Microbiology (ISAM 2011). Conference Book. Bratislava: Slovak Academy of Sciences., ISBN 978-80-968618-6-6, p. 60. (Web link)