Publications 2021

(Co-)Edited Books

Proceedings (Editorship)

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  Podmirseg, Sabine; Insam, Heribert; Wagner, Andreas (2021): International Symposium on Anaerobic Microbiology (ISAM2021). Abstracts. 16th-17th June. Innsbruck: Eigenverlag - Universität Innsbruck. (Web link)
  
  

Contributions to Books / Journals

Journal Article (Original Paper)

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  Margesin, R.; Volgger, G.; Wagner, A.O.; Zhang, D.; Poyntner, C. (2021): Biodegradation of lignin monomers and bioconversion of ferulic acid to vanillic acid by Paraburkholderia aromaticivorans AR20-38 isolated from Alpine forest soil.
  In: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology 105, pp. 2967 - 2977. (DOI) (Web link)
  
  
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  Masebinu, SO; Fanoro, OT; Insam, H; Mbohwa, C; Wagner, AO; Markt, R; Hupfauf, S (2021): Can the addition of biochar improve the performance of biogas digesters operated at 45°C?
  In: Environmental Engineering Research 27/2, No. 200648. (DOI) (Web link)
  
  
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  Mutschlechner, Mira; Lackner, Nina; Markt, Rudolf; Salvenmoser, Willi; Dunlap, Christopher A.; Wagner, Andreas O (2021): Proposal of Thermoactinomyces mirandus sp. nov., a filamentous, anaerobic bacterium isolated from a biogas plant.
  In: Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek International Journal of General and Molecular Microbiology 114, pp. 45 - 54. (DOI) (Web link)
  
  
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  Prem, E.M.; Mutschlechner, M.; Stres, B.; Illmer, P.; Wagner, A.O (2021): Lignin intermediates lead to phenyl acid formation and microbial community shifts in meso- and thermophilic batch reactors.
  In: Biotechnology for Biofuels 14, Nr. 27. (DOI) (Web link)
  
  

Proceedings Article (Abstract)

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  Prem, E. M; Illmer, P; Wagner, A. O (2021): Microbial and phenyl acid dynamics during the start-up phase of thermophilic AD.
  In: Podmirseg, Sabine; Insam, Heribert; Wagner, Andreas: International Symposium on Anaerobic Microbiology (ISAM2021). Abstracts. 16th-17th June. Innsbruck: Eigenverlag - Universität Innsbruck., online. (Web link)
  
  
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  Prem, E. M; Wagner, A. O (2021): Microbial community dynamics during the anaerobic digestion of aromatic compounds.
  In: Podmirseg, Sabine; Insam, Heribert; Wagner, Andreas: International Symposium on Anaerobic Microbiology (ISAM2021). Abstracts. 16th-17th June. Innsbruck: Eigenverlag - Universität Innsbruck., online. (Web link)
  
  
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  Prem, E.M; Schwarzenberger, A; Markt, R; Wagner, A.O (in Druck): Effects of phenyl acids on different AD stages in thermophilic batch reactors.
  In: V. Conference on Monitoring & Process Control of Anaerobic Digestion Plants, Book of abstracts. 23-24-25 March 2021, Online Event. Leipzig: Deutsches Biomasseforschungszentrum gemeinnützige GmbH.
  
  
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  Wunderer, M; Wagner, A.O; Markt, R (2021): The glutamyl chain length of the cofactor F420 in the methanogenic Archaea Methanosarcina thermophila and Methanoculleus thermophilus.
  In: Podmirseg, Sabine; Insam, Heribert; Wagner, Andreas: International Symposium on Anaerobic Microbiology (ISAM2021). Abstracts. 16th-17th June. Innsbruck: Eigenverlag - Universität Innsbruck., online. (Web link)
  
  

Lectures 2021

Presentations at Conferences, Symposia, etc.

Conference Lecture (Upon Registration)

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  Lecturer(s): Prem, E.M Co-author(s): Schwarzenberger, A; Markt, R; Wagner, A.O: Effects of phenyl acids on different AD stages in thermophilic batch reactors.
  V. CMP International Conference on Monitoring & Process Control of Anaerobic Digestion Processes, Leipzig, 2021-03-24. (Web link)
  
  
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  Lecturer(s): Prem, E.M; Wagner, A.O: Microbial community dynamics during the anaerobic digestion of aromatic compounds.
  International Symposium on Anaerobic Microbiology 2021 online (ISAM2021 online), Innsbruck, 2021-06-16. (Web link)
  
  
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  Lecturer(s): Wagner, A.O Co-author(s): Wunderer, M; Markt, R: Potential of cofactor F420 tail length for the characterization of acetoclastic and hydrogenotrophic methanogens – a preliminary study.
  V. CMP International Conference on Monitoring & Process Control of Anaerobic Digestion Processes, Leipzig, 2021-03-24. (Web link)
  
  

Session Chairperson / Discussant

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  Wagner, Andreas: Chairman Session 2.
  International Symposium on Anaerobic Microbiology 2021 online (ISAM2021 online), Innsbruck, 2021-06-16. (Web link)
  
  

Poster Presentation

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  Lecturer(s): Prem, E.M; Illmer, P; Wagner, A.O: Microbial and phenyl acid dynamics during the start-up phase of thermophilic AD.
  International Symposium on Anaerobic Microbiology 2021 online (ISAM2021 online), Innsbruck, 2021-06-17. (Web link)
  
  
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  Lecturer(s): Wunderer, M Co-author(s): Wagner, A.O; Markt, R: The glutamyl chain length of the cofactor F420 in the methanogenic Archaea Methanosarcina thermophila and Methanoculleus thermophilus.
  International Symposium on Anaerobic Microbiology 2021 online (ISAM2021 online), Innsbruck, 2021-06-17. (Web link)
  
  

Publications 2020

Contributions to Books / Journals

Journal Article (Original Paper)

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  Hupfauf, S; Winkler, A; Wagner, A.O; Podmirseg, S.M; Insam, H (2020): Biomethanation at 45 °C offers high process efficiency and supports hygienisation.
  In: Bioresource Technology 300, No. 122671. (DOI) (Web link)
  
  
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  Lackner, Nina; Wagner, Andreas O; Illmer, Paul (2020): Effect of sulfate addition on carbon flow and microbial community composition during thermophilic digestion of cellulose.
  In: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology 104/10, pp. 4605 - 4615. (Full-text) (DOI) (Web link)
  
  
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  Lackner, Nina; Wagner, Andreas O; Markt, Rudolf; Illmer, Paul (2020): pH and Phosphate Induced Shifts in Carbon Flow and Microbial Community during Thermophilic Anaerobic Digestion.
  In: Microorganisms 8/2, No. 286. (DOI) (Web link)
  
  
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  Prem, E.M; Stres, B; Illmer, P; Wagner, A.O (2020): Microbial community dynamics in mesophilic and thermophilic batch reactors under methanogenic, phenyl acid-forming conditions.
  In: Biotechnology for Biofuels 13/1, No. 81. (DOI) (Web link)
  
  

Book Chapter (Original Paper)

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  Wagner, A.O; Illmer, P (2020): Culture based quantification of methanogenic reactor communities.
  In: Liebetrau, Jan; Pfeiffer, Diana: Collection of Methods for Biogas. Methods to determine parameters for analysis purposes and parameters that describe processes in the biogas sector. Leipzig: Deutsches Biomasseforschungszentrum (DBFZ) (= Biomass energy use, 7)., ISBN 978-3-946629-47-4, 2nd Volume, pp. 263 - 267. (Web link)
  
  

Media Contributions

Contribution to Telecast

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  Markt, Rudolf; Lackner, Nina; Ebner, Christian; Wagner, A. O.; Insam, Heribert: Viren im Abwasser.
  In: ORF II of 2020-04-23. (Web link)
  
  
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  Markt, Rudolf; Wagner, A. O; Mayr, Markus; Insam, Heribert; Rauch, Wolfgang: Wie schützt Abwasser vor Corona?
  In: SERVUS TV of 2020-09-17. (Web link)
  
  

Lectures 2020

Presentations at Conferences, Symposia, etc.

Poster Presentation

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  Lecturer(s): Lackner, Nina Co-author(s): Wagner, A O; Illmer, Paul: Shifts in thermophilic methanogenic community compositions due to pH alterations.
  FEMS Online Conference on Microbiology 2020, Belgrade, 2020-10-31. (Web link)
  
  
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  Lecturer(s): Lackner, Nina Co-author(s): Wagner, O A; Hintersonnleitner, Anna; Illmer, Paul: Hydrogenotrophic methanogenesis in Methanosarcina thermophila.
  FEMS Online Conference on Microbiology 2020, Belgrade, 2020-10-31. (Web link)
  
  

Publications 2019

Contributions to Books / Journals

Journal Article (Original Paper)

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  Prem, E. M; Praeg, N; Hofmann, K; Wagner, A. O; Illmer, P (2019): Potential methane production and oxidation along the soil chronosequence of the Rotmoos glacier forefield.
  In: Die Bodenkultur. Journal of Land Management, Food and Environment 70/1, pp. 19 - 31. (DOI) (Web link)
  
  
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  Prem, E.M; Markt, R; Lackner, N; Illmer, P; Wagner, A.O (2019): Microbial and Phenyl Acid Dynamics during the Start-up Phase of Anaerobic Straw Degradation in Meso- and Thermophilic Batch Reactors.
  In: Microorganisms 7/12, No. 657. (DOI) (Web link)
  
  
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  Wagner, Andreas O; Markt, Rudolf; Mutschlechner, Mira; Lackner, Nina; Prem, Eva M; Praeg, Nadine; Illmer, Paul (2019): Medium Preparation for the Cultivation of Microorganisms under Strictly Anaerobic/Anoxic Conditions.
  In: Jove-Journal of Visualized Experiments 150, No. e60155. (Full-text) (DOI) (Web link)
  
  
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  Wagner, Andreas O; Praeg, Nadine; Illmer, Paul (2019): Spiking a Silty-Sand Reference Soil with Bacterial DNA: Limits and Pitfalls in the Discrimination of Live and Dead Cells When Applying Ethidium Monoazide (EMA) Treatment.
  In: Current Microbiology 76/12, pp. 1425 - 1434. (Full-text) (DOI) (Web link)
  
  
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  Wagner, A.O.; Prem, E.M.; Markt, R.; Kaufmann, R.; Illmer, P (2019): Formation of phenylacetic acid and phenylpropionic acid under different overload conditions during mesophilic and thermophilic anaerobic digestion.
  In: Biotechnology for Biofuels 12, No. 26. (DOI) (Web link)
  
  

Lectures 2019

Presentations at Conferences, Symposia, etc.

Conference Lecture (Upon Registration)

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  Lecturer(s): Wagner, Andreas Otto Co-author(s): Praeg, Nadine; Illmer, Paul: Differentiation between extracellular and intracellular soil DNA by EMA-DNA extraction.
  DACH-UGM 2019 - DNA-Methoden im Umweltmanagement, Innsbruck, 2019-12-05. (Web link)
  
  

Presentations for the general public

Public Lecture

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  Wagner, A.O; Mutschlechner, M; Prem, E.M: Wie kann aus Abfällen Energie gewonnen werden?
  Fest der Wissenschaft, Innsbruck, 2019-06-15. (Web link)
  
  

Publications 2018

Contributions to Books / Journals

Journal Article (Original Paper)

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  Hupfauf, S.; Plattner, P.; Wagner, A. O.; Kaufmann, R.; Insam, H.; Podmirseg, Sabine Marie M. (2018): Temperature shapes the microbiota in anaerobic digestion and drives efficiency to a maximum at 45 °C.
  In: Bioresource Technology 269, pp. 309 - 318. (DOI) (Web link)
  
  
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  Lackner, Nina; Hintersonnleitner, Anna; Wagner, Andreas Otto; Illmer, Paul (2018): Hydrogenotrophic Methanogenesis and Autotrophic Growth of Methanosarcina thermophila.
  In: Archaea-An International Microbiological Journal 2018, No. 4712608. (Full-text) (DOI) (Web link)
  
  
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  Wagner, Andreas Otto; Janetscheck, Julian; Illmer, Paul (2018): Using Digestate Compost as a Substrate for Anaerobic Digestion.
  In: Chemical Engineering & Technology 41/4, pp. 747 - 754. (Full-text) (DOI)
  
  
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  Wagner, Andreas Otto; Lackner, Nina; Mutschlechner, Mira; Prem, Eva; Markt, Rudolf; Illmer, Paul (2018): Biological Pretreatment Strategies for Second-Generation Lignocellulosic Resources to Enhance Biogas Production.
  In: Energies 11/7, No. 1797. (DOI)
  
  

Publications 2017

Contributions to Books / Journals

Journal Article (Original Paper)

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  Praeg, N; Wagner, A..O; Illmer, P (2017): Plant species, temperature, and bedrock affect net methane flux out of grassland and forest soils.
  In: Plant and Soil 410/1, pp. 193 - 206. (Full-text) (DOI) (Web link)
  
  
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  Wagner, Andreas O.; Markt, Rudolf; Puempel, Thomas; Illmer, Paul; Insam, Heribert; Ebner, Christian (2017): Sample preparation, preservation, and storage for volatile fatty acid quantification in biogas plants.
  In: Engineering in Life Sciences 17/2, pp. 132 - 139. (DOI) (Web link)
  
  

Journal Article (Editorial)

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  Elster, J.; Margesin, R.; Wagner, D.; Häggblom, M. (2017): Polar and Alpine Microbiology - Earth’s Cryobiosphere.
  In: FEMS Microbiology Ecology 93, No. fiw221. (DOI) (Web link)
  
  

Proceedings Article (Abstract)

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  Lackner, N.; Wagner, A.O.; Illmer, P (2017): Effect of sulfate addition on the carbon-flow and microbial community during anaerobic digestion.
  In: ISAM 2017 – The 10th International Symposium on Anaerobic Microbiology - Abstract book. 11.-14. Juni 2017, Liblice, Czech Republic. Prag: Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic., p. 50.
  
  
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  Lackner, N.; Wagner, A.O.; Praeg, N.; Illmer, P (2017): Effect of sulphate addition on the microbial community during anaerobic degradation of cellulose.
  In: Liebetrau, Jan; Thrän, Daniela; Pfeiffer, Diana: III. Conference on Monitoring & Process Control of Anaerobic Digestion Plants, Book of abstracts. March 29 - 30, 2017 in Leipzig, Germany. Leipzig: Deutsches Biomasseforschungszentrum gemeinnützige GmbH., ISBN 978-3-946629-18-4, p. 66. (Web link)
  
  
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  Mutschlechner, M; Wagner, A.O; Illmer, P (2017): Abundance, activity, and eco-physiological adaptability of methanogenic Archaea in contrasting natural habitats.
  In: ISAM 2017 – The 10th International Symposium on Anaerobic Microbiology - Abstract book. 11.-14. Juni 2017, Liblice, Czech Republic. Prag: Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic., p. 38.
  
  
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  Mutschlechner, M; Wagner, A.O; Illmer, P (2017): Eco-physiological adaptation of methanogenic communities: Potential for Biotechnological Applications.
  In: Liebetrau, Jan; Thrän, Daniela; Pfeiffer, Diana: III. Conference on Monitoring & Process Control of Anaerobic Digestion Plants, Book of abstracts. March 29 - 30, 2017 in Leipzig, Germany. Leipzig: Deutsches Biomasseforschungszentrum gemeinnützige GmbH., ISBN 978-3-946629-18-4, p. 68. (Web link)
  
  
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  Prem, EM; Illmer, P; Wagner, AO (2017): Phenyl acid formation in anaerobic degradation systems.
  In: ISAM 2017 – The 10th International Symposium on Anaerobic Microbiology - Abstract book. 11.-14. Juni 2017, Liblice, Czech Republic. Prag: Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic., p. 25.
  
  
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  Wagner, A. O; Markt, R; Puempel, T; Illmer, P; Insam, H; Ebner, C (2017): Prerequisites for reliable VFA quantification from anaerobic digestion systems.
  In: Liebetrau, Jan; Thrän, Daniela; Pfeiffer, Diana: III. Conference on Monitoring & Process Control of Anaerobic Digestion Plants, Book of abstracts. March 29 - 30, 2017 in Leipzig, Germany. Leipzig: Deutsches Biomasseforschungszentrum gemeinnützige GmbH., ISBN 978-3-946629-18-4, pp. 19 - 20. (Web link)
  
  

Lectures 2017

Presentations at Conferences, Symposia, etc.

Conference Lecture (Invited Lecture)

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  Lecturer(s): Wagner, A. O Co-author(s): Markt, R; Puempel, T; Illmer, P; Insam, H; Ebner, C: Prerequisites for reliable VFA quantification from anaerobic digestion systems.
  3rd International Conference on Monitoring and Process Control of Anaerobic Digestion Plants, Leipzig, 2017-03-29. (Web link)
  
  
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  Lecturer(s): Wagner, A.O: Trichoderma viride biowaste pre-treatment for enhanced biogas production.
  1st Mycology Tyrol Mini Symposium, Innsbruck, 2017-09-29. (Web link)
  
  

Conference Lecture (Upon Registration)

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  Lecturer(s): Mutschlechner, M Co-author(s): Wagner, A.O.; Illmer, P: Abundance, activity, and eco-physiological adaptability of methanogenic Archaea in contrasting natural habitats.
  ISAM 2017 – The 10th International Symposium on Anaerobic Microbiology, Liblice, 2017-06-13. (Web link)
  
  
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  Lecturer(s): Prem, E.M Co-author(s): Illmer, P; Wagner, AO: Phenyl acid formation in anaerobic degradation systems.
  ISAM 2017 – The 10th International Symposium on Anaerobic Microbiology, Liblice, 2017-06-13. (Web link)
  
  

Poster Presentation

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  Lecturer(s): Lackner, N Co-author(s): Wagner, A.O.; Illmer, P: Effect of sulfate addition on the carbon-flow and microbial community during anaerobic digestion.
  ISAM 2017 – The 10th International Symposium on Anaerobic Microbiology, Liblice, 2017-06-13. (Web link)
  
  
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  Lecturer(s): Lackner, N Co-author(s): Wagner, A.O.; Illmer, P: Effect of sulfate addition on the microbial community during the anaerobic degradation of cellulose.
  3rd International Conference on Monitoring and Process Control of Anaerobic Digestion Plants, Leipzig, 2017-03-29. (Web link)
  
  
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  Lecturer(s): Markt, R; Wagner, A.O: Trichoderma viride for the pre-treatment of lignocellulosic waste.
  1st Mycology Tyrol Mini Symposium, Innsbruck, 2017-09-29.
  
  
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  Lecturer(s): Mutschlechner, M Co-author(s): Wagner, A.O.; Illmer, P: Eco-physiological Adaptation of Methanogenic Communities: Potential for Biotechnological Applications.
  3rd International Conference on Monitoring and Process Control of Anaerobic Digestion Plants, Leipzig, 2017-03-29. (Web link)
  
  

Publications 2016

(Co-)Edited Journals and Book Series

(Co-)Editorship of Book Series and Journals

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  Elster, J; Margesin, R; Wagner, D.; Häggblom, M.: Guest Editors of Thematic Issue: Polar and Alpine Microbiology - FEMS Microbiology Ecology, 2016-01-01 - 2016-12-31.
  
  
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  Wagner, A.: Editorial Board - Science of the Total Environment, 2016-01-01 - 2016-12-31. (Web link)
  
  

Contributions to Books / Journals

Journal Article (Original Paper)

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  Hofmann, K; Pauli, H; Praeg, N; Wagner, A.O; Illmer, Paul (2016): Methane-cycling microorganisms in soils of a high-alpine altitudinal gradient.
  In: FEMS Microbiology Ecology 92/3, No. fiw009. (DOI) (Web link)
  
  
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  Hofmann, K.; Praeg, N.; Mutschlechner, M.; Wagner, A.O.; Illmer, P. (2016): Abundance and potential metabolic activity of methanogens in well-aerated forest and grassland soils of an alpine region.
  In: FEMS Microbiology Ecology 92/2, No. fiv171. (DOI) (Web link)
  
  
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  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)
  
  

Lectures 2016

Presentations at Conferences, Symposia, etc.

Conference Lecture (Invited Lecture)

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  Lecturer(s): Insam, Heribert Co-author(s): Illmer, Paul; Peintner, Ursula; Margesin, Rosa; Pümpel, Thomas; Kirchmair, Martin; Neuhauser, Sigrid; Wagner, Andreas; Podmirseg, Sabine Marie; Strasser, Hermann; Probst, Mareike; Ascher-Jenull, Astrid; Zeilinger, S.; Gómez-Brandón, Maria: Mikrobiologie – wir forschen an Visionen.
  35. Jahrestagung der Österreichische Gesellschaft für Hygiene, Mikrobiologie und Präventivmedizin ÖGHMP, Zell am See, 2016-05-30. (Web link)
  
  

Guest Lectures

Guest Lecture

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  Lecturer(s): Insam, Heribert Co-author(s): Illmer, Paul; Peintner, Ursula; Margesin, Rosa; Pümpel, Thomas; Kirchmair, Martin; Neuhauser, Sigrid; Wagner, Andreas; Podmirseg, Sabine Marie; Strasser, Hermann; Probst, Mareike; Ascher-Jenull, Astrid; Zeilinger, S.; Gómez-Brandón, Maria: Microbes in Waste Management make blue planet greener.
  Universität für Bodenkultur (BOKU), Wien, 2016-11-10. (Web link)
  
  

Publications 2015

Contributions to Books / Journals

Journal Article (Original Paper)

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  Mutschlechner, M.; Illmer, P.; Wagner, A.O. (2015): Biological pre-treatment: Enhancing biogas production using the highly cellulolytic fungus Trichoderma viride.
  In: Waste Management 43, pp. 98 - 107. (DOI) (Web link)
  
  
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  Probst, M.; Walde, J.; Pümpel, T.; Wagner, A.; Insam, H. (2015): A closed loop for municipal organic solid waste by lactic acid fermentation.
  In: Bioresource Technology 175, pp. 142 - 151. (DOI) (Web link)
  
  
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  Probst, M.; Walde, J.; Pümpel, T.; Wagner, A.O.; Schneider, I.; Insam, H. (2015): Lactic acid fermentation within a cascading approach for biowaste treatment.
  In: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology 99/7, pp. 3029 - 3040. (DOI)
  
  
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  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)
  
  
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  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)
  
  
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  Walter, A.; Franke-Whittle, I.H.; Wagner, A.O.; Insam, H. (2015): Methane yields and methanogenic community changes during co-fermentation of cattle slurry with empty fruit bunches of oil palm.
  In: Bioresource Technology 175, pp. 619 - 623. (DOI) (Web link)
  
  

Proceedings Article (Abstract)

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  Hofmann, K.; Pauli, H.; Wagner, A.O.; Praeg, N.; Farbmacher, S.; Illmer, P. (2015): Spatial patterns of methane-cycling microorganisms in soils of a high-alpine altitudinal gradient.
  In: Kviderova, Jana; Tashyreva, Daria; Bernardova, Alexandra; Elster, Josef: 6th International Conference on Polar and Alpine Microbiology. Programme & Abstracts. Budweis: Südböhmische Universität Ceské Budejovice / Jihočeská univerzita v Českých Budějovicích., ISBN 978-80-7394-528-2, p. 37.
  
  

Lectures 2015

Presentations at Conferences, Symposia, etc.

Poster Presentation

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  Lecturer(s): Hofmann, K. Co-author(s): Pauli, H.; Wagner, A.O.; Praeg, N.; Farbmacher, S.; Illmer, P.: Spatial patterns of methane-cycling microorganisms in soils of a high-alpine altitudinal gradient.
  6th International Conference on Polar and Alpine Microbiology, Ceske Budejovice / Budweis, 2015-09-06. (Web link)
  
  

Publications 2014

(Co-)Edited Journals and Book Series

(Co-)Editorship of Book Series and Journals

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  Insam, H.; Podmirseg, Sabine Marie; Wagner, A.; Simunek, J.: Guest Editor of Special Issue "No oxygen-still vigorous: 8th International Symposium on Anaerobic Microbiology (ISAM 8) in Innsbruck, Austria" - Anaerobe, 2014-01-01 - 2014-10-01. (Web link)
  
  
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  Wagner, A.O.: Guest Editor of a Special Issue - Anaerobe, 2014-01-01.
  
  

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)
  
  
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  Praeg, N.; Wagner, A.O.; Illmer, P. (2014): Effects of fertilisation, temperature and water content on microbial properties and methane production and methane oxidation in subalpine soils.
  In: European Journal of Soil Biology 65, pp. 96 - 106. (DOI)
  
  
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  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)
  
  
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  Wagner, A. O.; Malin, C.; Lins, P.; Gstraunthaler, G.; Illmer, P. (2014): Reactor performance of a 750 m3 anaerobic digestion plant: Varied substrate input conditions impacting methanogenic community.
  In: ANAEROBE 29, pp. 29 - 33. (DOI) (Web link)
  
  
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  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 (Editorial)

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  Insam, H.; Podmirseg, Sabine Marie; Wagner, A.; Simunek, J. (2014): No oxygen-still vigorous: 8th International Symposium on Anaerobic Microbiology (ISAM 8) Innsbruck, Austria.
  In: ANAEROBE 29, pp. 1 - 2. (DOI)
  
  

Proceedings Article (Abstract)

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  Mutschlechner, M.; Illmer, P.; Wagner, A. O. (2014): Trichoderma viride – impact of variing cell densities on gas yield during anaerobic digestion.
  In: 2nd International Conference on Biogas Microbiolgoy (ICMB) - 10.-12.06.2014. Uppsala: SLU - Department of Microbiology., elektronisch.
  
  
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  Wagner, A.O.; Mutschlechner, M.; Illmer, P. (2014): Fungal pre-treatment increases methane yield during anaerobic digestion.
  In: 2nd International Conference on Biogas Microbiolgoy (ICMB) - 10.-12.06.2014. Uppsala: SLU - Department of Microbiology., elektronisch.
  
  

Lectures 2014

Presentations at Conferences, Symposia, etc.

Conference Lecture (Upon Registration)

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  Lecturer(s): Wagner, A.O. Co-author(s): Mutschlechner, M.; Illmer, P.: Fungal pre-treatment increases methane yield during anaerobic digestion.
  2nd International Conference on Biogas Microbiology ICBM, Uppsala, 2014-06-12. (Web link)
  
  

Poster Presentation

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  Lecturer(s): Mutschlechner, M. Co-author(s): Illmer, P.; Wagner, A.O.: Trichoderma viride – impact of variing cell densities on gas yield during anaerobic digestion.
  2nd International Conference on Biogas Microbiology ICBM, Uppsala, 2014-06-10.
  
  
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  Lecturer(s): Reitschuler, C. Co-author(s): Wagner, AO.; Illmer, P.: Cultivability of Unusual and Undescribed Non-Extremophilic Archaea from Alpine Moonmilk.
  Ninth International Symposium on Subsurface Microbiology, ISSM 2014, Monterey, CA, 2014-10-06. (Web link)
  
  

Publications 2013

(Co-)Edited Books

Proceedings (Editorship)

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  Insam, H.; Podmirseg, Sabine Marie; Wagner, A. (2013): 8th International Symposium on Anaerobic Microbiology (ISAM8). Innsbruck, Austria, June 12-15, 2013. Innsbruck: innsbruck university press (IUP). ISBN 978-3-902936-03-5. (Web link)
  
  

(Co-)Edited Journals and Book Series

(Co-)Editorship of Book Series and Journals

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  Wagner, A.O.: Guest Editor of a Special Issue - Anaerobe, 2013-01-01.
  
  

Contributions to Books / Journals

Journal Article (Original Paper)

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  Probst, M.; Fritschi, A.; Wagner, A.; Insam, H. (2013): Biowaste: A Lactobacillus habitat and lactic acid fermentation substrate.
  In: Bioresource Technology 143, pp. 647 - 652. (DOI) (Web link)
  
  
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  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)
  
  
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  Wagner, A. O.; Schwarzenauer, T.; Illmer, P. (2013): Improvement of methane generation capacity by aerobic pre-treatment of organic waste with a cellulolytic Trichoderma viride culture.
  In: Journal of Environmental Management 129, pp. 357 - 360. (DOI)
  
  

Proceedings Article (Abstract)

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  Wagner, A. O.; Mutschlechner, M.; Illmer, P. (2013): Enhancing methane production by aerobic fungal pretreatment.
  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. 98.
  
  

Lectures 2013

Presentations at Conferences, Symposia, etc.

Session Chairperson / Discussant

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  Wagner, A.O.: Chairman der Session "Other roles of Anaerobes".
  8th International Symposium on Anaerobic Microbiology (ISAM8), Innsbruck, 2013-06-13. (Web link)
  
  

Poster Presentation

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  Lecturer(s): Mutschlechner, M. Co-author(s): Wagner, A. O.; Illmer, P.: Enhancing methane production by aerobic fungal pre-treatment.
  8th International Symposium on Anaerobic Microbiology (ISAM8), Innsbruck, 2013-06-14.
  
  
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  Lecturer(s): Probst, M. Co-author(s): Fritschi, A.; Wagner, A.; Insam, H.: Biowaste as a habitat for Lactobacillus and a possible fermentation substrate for lactic acid production.
  8th International Symposium on Anaerobic Microbiology (ISAM8), Innsbruck, 2013-06-12.
  
  
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  Lecturer(s): Probst, M. Co-author(s): Pümpel, T.; Wagner, A.; Schneider, I.; Bockreis, A.; Insam, H.: Lactic acid production from organic waste.
  FEMS 2013: 5th Conference of European Microbiologists, Leipzig, 2013-07-21. (Web link)
  
  

Publications 2012

Contributions to Books / Journals

Journal Article (Original Paper)

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  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)
  
  
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  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)
  
  
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  Wagner, A.O.; Hofmann, K.; Prem, E.; Illmer, P. (2012): Methanogenic activities in alpine soils.
  In: Folia Microbiologica 57/4, pp. 371 - 373. (DOI) (Web link)
  
  
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  Wagner, A.O.; Hohlbrugger, P.; Lins, P.; Illmer, P. (2012): Effects of different nitrogen sources on the biogas production – a lab-scale investigation.
  In: Microbiological Research 167/10, pp. 630 - 636. (DOI) (Web link)
  
  
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  Wagner, A.O.; Lins, P.; Illmer, P. (2012): A simple method for the enumeration of methanogens by most probable number counting.
  In: Biomass and Bioenergy 45, pp. 311 - 314. (DOI) (Web link)
  
  

Proceedings Article (Abstract)

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  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.
  
  

Lectures 2012

Presentations at Conferences, Symposia, etc.

Poster Presentation

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  Lecturer(s): Wagner, A.O. Co-author(s): Reitschuler, C.; Illmer, P.: Moonmilk – psychrophilic life under ground.
  8th International Conference Contaminants in Freezing Ground (CFG8), Obergurgl, 2012-04-22.
  
  

Publications 2011

Contributions to Books / Journals

Journal Article (Original Paper)

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  Wagner, A.O.; Malin, C.; Lins, P.; Illmer, P. (2011): Effects of various fatty acid amendments on a microbial digester community in batch culture.
  In: Waste Management 31/3, pp. 431 - 437. (DOI)
  
  

Proceedings Article (Abstract)

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  Illmer, P.; Wagner, A.O.; Lins, P.; Malin, C.; Schwarzenauer, T. (2011): Process parameters and microbiological properties within a 900.000 litre anaerobic digester and within down-scaled laboratory approaches.
  In: 1st International Conference on Biogas Microbiology – 14. – 16. September 2011. Astract and Program Book. Leipzig: Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ)., p. 39.
  
  
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  Wagner, A.O.; Illmer, P. (2011): Effect of different acetate:propionate ratios (0.25-4) on the methane production of a batch culture.
  In: 1st International Conference on Biogas Microbiology – 14. – 16. September 2011. Astract and Program Book. Leipzig: Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ)., p. 117. (Web link)
  
  
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  Wagner, A.O; Prem, E.; Hofmann, K.; Illmer, P. (2011): Methanogenic activities in alpine soils.
  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. 47. (Web link)
  
  

Lectures 2011

Presentations at Conferences, Symposia, etc.

Conference Lecture (Upon Registration)

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  Lecturer(s): Illmer, P. Co-author(s): Wagner, A.O.; Lins, P.; Malin, C.; Schwarzenauer, T.: Process parameters and microbiological properties within a 900.000 litre anaerobic digester and within down-scaled laboratory approaches.
  1st International Conference on Biogas Microbiology, Leipzig, 2011-09-15. (Web link)
  
  
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  Lecturer(s): Wagner, A.O. Co-author(s): Prem, E.; Hofmann, K.; Illmer, P.: Methanogenic activities in alpine soils.
  7th International Symposium on Anaerobic Microbiology (ISAM7), Smolenice, 2011-06-15. (Web link)
  
  

Poster Presentation

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  Lecturer(s): Illmer, P. Co-author(s): Reitschuler, C.; Wagner, A.O.: Moonmilk – Microbiology of a strange substrate.
  Jahrestagung 2011 der Österreichischen Bodenkundlichen Gesellschaft, St. Florian, 2011-10-06.
  
  
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  Lecturer(s): Lins, P. Co-author(s): Wagner, A.O.; Illmer, P.: Effects of Different Antibiotics and BES on the Methane Production from Volatile Fatty Acids.
  1st International Conference on Biogas Microbiology, Leipzig, 2011-09-15. (Web link)
  
  
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  Lecturer(s): Wagner, A.O. Co-author(s): Lins, P.; Illmer, P.: Effect of different acetate:propionate ratios (0.25-4) on the methane production of a batch culture.
  1st International Conference on Biogas Microbiology, Leipzig, 2011-09-15. (Web link)
  
  

Publications 2010

Contributions to Books / Journals

Journal Article (Original Paper)

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  Lins, Philipp; Malin, Cornelia; Wagner, Andreas O.; Illmer, Paul (2010): Reduction of accumulated volatile fatty acids by an acetate-degrading enrichment culture.
  In: FEMS Microbiology Ecology 71/3, pp. 469 - 478. (DOI)
  
  
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  Schrott, M.; Wagner, A.O.; Seeber, J.; Meyer, E.; Insam, H.; Knapp, B.A. (2010): Molecular and cultivation-dependent analyses of the gut microbiota of Cylindroiulus fulviceps (Diplopoda: Julidae) and Lumbricus rubellus (Annelida: Lumbricidae).
  In: Acta Societatis Zoologicae Bohemicae 74, pp. 117 - 122.
  
  
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  Wagner, A.O.; Gstraunthaler, G.; Illmer, P. (2010): Utilisation of single added fatty acids by consortia of digester sludge in batch culture.
  In: Waste Management 30/10, pp. 1822 - 1827. (DOI)
  
  

Publications 2009

Contributions to Books / Journals

Journal Article (Original Paper)

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  Illmer P.; Schwarzenauer T.; Malin,C.; Wagner A. O.; Miller L. M.; Gstraunthaler G. (2009): Process parameters within a 750,000 litre anaerobic digester during a year of disturbed fermenter performance.
  In: Waste Management 29/6, pp. 1838 - 1843.
  
  
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  Wagner, A.O.; Malin, C.; Illmer, P. (2009): Application of denaturing high-performance liquid chromatography in microbial ecology: Fermenter sludge, compost, and soil community profiling.
  In: Applied and Environmental Microbiology 75, pp. 956 - 964.
  
  

Proceedings Article (Full Paper)

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  Schrott, M.; Knapp, B.A.; Wagner, A.O.; Seeber, J.; Meyer, E.; Insam, H. (2009): Molecular and cultivation-dependent analyses of the gut microbiota of Lumbricus rubellus and Cylindroiulus fulviceps.
  In: Proceedings of the 10th Central European Workshop on Soil Zoology, České Budějovice, Czech Republic, April 21-24, 2009. Eigenverlag.
  
  

Proceedings Article (Abstract)

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  Wagner, A.O.; Malin, C.; Illmer, P., (2009): Use of dHPLC for the analysis of microbial clones.
  In: Kopecny, J.; Simunek, J.; Avgustin, G.; Javorsky, P.: 6th International Symposium on Anaerobic Microbiology (ISAM 2009). Conference Book. Eigenverlag., p. 36.
  
  

Lectures 2009

Presentations at Conferences, Symposia, etc.

Conference Lecture (Upon Registration)

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  Lecturer(s): Wagner, A.O.; Malin, C.; Illmer, P.: Use of dHPLC for the analysis of microbial clones.
  6th International Symposium of Anaerobic Microbiology (ISAM6), Liblice, 2009-06-19.
  
  

Publications 2008

Contributions to Books / Journals

Journal Article (Original Paper)

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  Hutwimmer, S.; Wagner, S.; Affenzeller, M.; Burgstaller, W.; Strasser H. (2008): Algorithm-based design of novel synthetic media for Metarhizium anisopliae simulating its nutritional conditions in the environment.
  In: JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY 105/2, pp. 459 - 468. (DOI) (Web link)
  
  
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  Hutwimmer, S.; Wagner, S.; Affenzeller, M.; Burgstaller, W.; Strasser H. (2008): Algorithm-based design of synthetic growth media stimulating virulence properties of Metarhizium anisopliae conidia.
  In: JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY 105/6, pp. 2026 - 2034.
  
  
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  Wagner, A.O.; Gstraunthaler, G.; Illmer, P. (2008): Survival of bacterial pathogens during the thermophilic anaerobic digestion of biowaste: laboratory experiments and in situ validation.
  In: ANAEROBE 14/3, pp. 181 - 183. (DOI)
  
  
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  Wagner, A.O.; Malin, C.; Gstraunthaler, G.; Illmer, P. (2008): Survival of selected pathogens in diluted sludge of a thermophilic waste treatment plant and in NaCl-solution under aerobic and anaerobic conditions.
  In: Waste Management 29, pp. 425 - 429. (DOI)
  
  
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  Wagner, A.O.; Malin, C.; Knapp, B.; Illmer, P. (2008): Removal of free extracellular DNA in environmental samples by ethidium monoazide (EMA) and propidium monoazide (PMA).
  In: Applied and Environmental Microbiology 74/8, pp. 2537 - 2539.
  
  

Publications 2007

Contributions to Books / Journals

Journal Article (Original Paper)

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  Illmer, P.; Wagner, A.O.; Mair, J.; Malin, C.; Farbmacher, S. (2007): Chemical and biochemical parameters during composting of lawn clippings with special regard to the efficiency of a compost starter kit.
  In: Compost Science & Utilization 15/1, pp. 40 - 46.
  
  

Publications 2006

Contributions to Books / Journals

Journal Article (Original Paper)

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  Mayrhofer, S.; Mikoviny, T.; Waldhuber, S.; Wagner, A.; Innerebner, G.; Leuenberger, J.; Franke-Whittle, I.H.; Märk, T.; Hansel, A.; Insam, H. (2006): Microbial community related to volatile organic compound (VOC) emission in household biowaste.
  In: Environmental Microbiology 8/11, pp. 1960 - 1974.
  
  

Lectures 2005

Presentations at Conferences, Symposia, etc.

Poster Presentation

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  Lecturer(s): Malin, C.; Wagner, A.; Illmer, P.: Survival of selected pathogenic bacteria in bio-waste under anaerobic conditions.
  Prokagen, Göttingen, 2005-09-24.
  
  

Publications 2004

Contributions to Books / Journals

Journal Article (Original Paper)

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  WAGNER, A.; ILLMER, P. (2004): Kompostierung – neue Betrachtung einer alten Technik.
  In: Berichte des Naturwissenschaftlich-Medizinischen Vereins in Innsbruck 91, pp. 293 - 321.
  
  
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  WAGNER, A.; MAIR, J.; ILLMER, P. (2004): Respirometrie bei der Beurteilung der Effektivität von Inokulierungsversuchen.
  In: Mitteilungen der Österreichischen Bodenkundlichen Gesellschaft 70, pp. 95 - 99.
  
  

Lectures 2003

Presentations at Conferences, Symposia, etc.

Poster Presentation

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  Lecturer(s): WAGNER, A.; MAIR, J.; ILLMER, P.: Respirometrie bei der Beurteilung der Effektivität von Inokulierungsversuchen.
  4. Vortragstagung "Bodenbiologie in Österreich" der Österreichischen Gesellschaft für Bodenbiologie, Innsbruck, 2003-09-29.