Department of Population Ecology
Understanding ecology and genetics of natural populations is a major aim of the research within our department. We do so at many different levels as specified below using a wide range of model organisms and systems. While our primary focus is on forbs and grasses in open habitats within Central Europe, several our projects go also beyond this scope. These include done in other areas of the world such as Norway, Nepal Himalayas or the Canary Islands.
Research Topics
Population ecology and genetics
Species adaptation to climate change
Ecology of polyploids
Ecological epigenetics
Biotic interactions
Ecology and phylogenetics of plant traits
Community ecology and dynamics
Landscape ecology
Conservation biology