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Swiss Plant Science Web

Feldflächen oberhalb Zermatt, Alex Widmer ETHZ

Understanding the genetic basis of ecological and evolutionary processes – Alex Widmer group, ETH Zurich

Alp Weissenstein Messungen Buchmann

Biogeochemistry and biodiversity of agro- and forest ecosystems – Nina Buchmann group, ETH Zurich

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Chromatin and transcriptome dynamics during sexual plant reproduction – Celia Baroux group, Zurich University

Cartoon representation of a nucleus Stefan Grob

3D-omics – Stefan Grob group, University of Zurich

Dual-colour live imaging of receptor kinase nanoclusters at the plasma membrane Cyril Zipfel

Receptor kinase-mediated plant sensing – Cyril Zipfel group, University of Zurich

Trial fields from above. Raffael Wittwer agroscope

Symbiosis and soil biodiversity as a driver of plant growth and ecosystem functioning – Marcel van der Heijden group, Zurich University

Carex firma in the Alps. Carex are the best studied and highly diverse holocentric plant group. Image by H. Berger

Holocentric chromosomes and their impact on speciation – Kay Lucek group, Neuchâtel University

Clime cab experiment Alessio Maccagni

Limits to the adaptive evolution process – Yvonne Willi group, Basel University

Krabbenspinne Schiestl ©Annina Knauer

Ecological interactions and plant evolution – Florian Schiestl group, Zurich University

Reduced antenna system

Dynamics of the light harvesting complex – Fiamma Paolo Longoni group, Neuchâtel University

A newly-formed lateral root (magenta) emerges through the endodermis (green). Joop Vermeer

Understanding spatial accommodating responses during plant development – Joop Vermeer group, Neuchâtel University

Hölstein Kran Waldprojekt

Responses of plants and ecosystems to global environmental change – Ansgar Kahmen group, Basel University

Arabidopsis Pseudomonas

Molecular aspects of symbiosis and pathogenesis in plants – Thomas Boller group, Basel University

Early seed development imaged by mPS-PI staining, image by Sara Simonini

Canonical and non-canonical epigenetic regulation of embryogenesis – Sara Simonini group, Zurich University

Cardamine Urnerboden

Polyploidization and stress response in plants – Rie Shimizu-Inatsugi group, Zurich University

field experiment

Evolutionary ecology of above-belowground plant-animal interaction – Sergio Rasmann group, Neuchâtel University

Eschscholzia californica in Chile

Experimental Plant Ecology – Jake Alexander group, ETH Zurich

Canavalia brasiliensis Nicaragua

Improve nutrient-use efficiency in agro-ecosystems – Emmanuel Frossard group, ETH Zurich

Genetic and epigenetic control of plant reproduction – Ueli Grossniklaus group, Zurich University

Ratovoson field Yamama Naciri CJBG

Understanding plant speciation and diversification patterns – Yamama Naciri group, Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques de la Ville de Genève CJBG

A western corn rootworm larvae feeding on a maize plant. credit: Cyril Hertz

Secondary metabolites in plant-herbivore interactions – Matthias Erb group, Bern University

chn Beat Keller

The cereal genomes: hidden treasures for evolutionary genomics and agronomy – Beat Keller group, Zurich University

Model for the evolution of powdery mildew isolates

Genomics and bioinformatics in plants and fungi – Thomas Wicker group, Zurich University

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Evolutionary genomics of plant-pathogen interactions – Daniel Croll group, Neuchâtel University

Mycorrhiza Jan Sanders Uni Lausanne

Genetics and evolution of the mycorrhizal symbiosis – Jan Sanders group, Lausanne University

Volatiles influence potato plants

Volatile-mediated impact of bacteria on plants – Laure Weisskopf group, Fribourg University

Open top chambers, image by Laura Mekarni

Heat and drought impact on trees and forest ecosystems – Charlotte Grossiord group, EPFL Lausanne

Meristem maturation Soyk

Genetic control of plant architecture – Sebastian Soyk lab, Lausanne University

Tef production lodging

Crop breeding and genomics – Zerihun Tadele group, Bern University

population Parisod

Plant ecological genomics – Christian Parisod group, Fribourg University

root tip

Functional interactomics of auxin transport – Markus Geisler group, Fribourg University

Cucumber beetle

Biocommunication & ecology – Consuelo De Moraes group, ETH Zurich

SEM Germinating seed ©Sylvain Loubery Uni Geneva

Molecular genetic control of seed germination in Arabidopsis thaliana – Luis Lopez-Molina group, Geneva University

rosette Arabidopsis thaliana

Molecular mechanisms of light-regulated growth and development in plants – Christian Fankhauser group, Lausanne University

Root cross section @Hardtke

The molecular basis of plant growth & development – Christian Hardtke lab, Lausanne University

Arabidopsis thalliana

How genomic changes promote adaptation and speciation in Arabidopsis relatives and in tropical trees – Kentaro Shimizu group, Zurich University

root emergence

Developmental cell biology of plants – Niko Geldner group, Lausanne University

Lab work. Image by Astrid Eckert, TUM, Munich

Sensing and adaptation of bacteria in plants – Stefanie Ranf group, Fribourg University

The future of humanity and plants is entangled. image by Wikimedia Commons

Adaptation to warm ambient temperature via posttranscriptional regulation – Rodrigo Reis group, Bern University

Sediment Moossee Tinner group

Ecosystem and vegetation responses to climatic change, disturbance and land use – Willy Tinner group, Bern University

Botrychium lunaria Jason Grant

Plant systematics and taxonomy – Jason Grant group, Neuchâtel University

Soil fertility trial Johan Six ETH Zurich

Elucidating and promoting sustainable agriculture across the world – Johan Six group, ETH Zurich

Lewisia rediviva in the Cascade Range, WA, USA

Plant reproductive diversity across lineages and environments – Jurriaan de Vos group, Basel University

GUS exprimierende Blätter, E. Truernit

Phloem development and function – Elisabeth Truernit group, ETH Zurich

mouse eating maize

Infochemicals that shape interactions between organisms – Christelle Robert group, Bern University

Arabidopsis arenosa tetraploid meiocytes in pachytene stage

Adaptive evolution in response to genome duplication and climate – Kirsten Bomblies group, ETH Zurich

concept Joelle Schläpfer

Root-microbe interactions – Joëlle Schläpfer group, Zurich University

Remote sensing of plant water relations

Remote sensing of plant-water relations – Alexander Damm group, Zurich University

The “breathing” pore (=stoma) of grasses. Image by Michael Raissig UniBern

Form, development, and function of grass stomata – Michael Raissig group, Bern University

Bioluminescent insects

Bioluminescence as a regulator of multitrophic interactions belowground – Ricardo Machado group, Neuchâtel University

Interaction Loïc Pellissier ETHZ

Understanding the dynamic of biological landscapes – Loïc Pellissier group, ETH Zurich

seedlings

Signaling Peptides in Plant Adaptation to Abiotic Stresses – Ora Hazak lab, Fribourg University

Suberin staining in Arabidopsis roots, Marie Barberon Uni Geneva

Nutrition and development of plants – Marie Barberon group, Geneva University

Dryas octopetala in the Arctic Archipelago Svalbard. Sabine Rumpf Univ Basel

Alpine and arctic plant ecology – Sabine Rumpf
group, Basel University

cress plant cells attacked by Globisporangium ultimum. Image by Pascale Flury Uni Basel

Plant-beneficial rhizobacteria – Pascale Flury group, Basel University

Medusagyne oppositifolia

Plant-animal interactions and ecosystem function – Jaboury Ghazoul group, ETH Zurich

Experimental garden Markus Fischer

Plant ecology – Markus Fischer group, Bern University

Risk of non-adaptedness Quercus Felix Gugerli

Landscape Genomics of Forest Trees and Alpine Plants – Felix Gugerli group, Swiss Federal Research Institute

UVR8 photoreceptor

UV-B perception and signalling in plants – Roman Ulm group, Geneva University

Tomato leaves @simon aeschbacher UZH

Plant adaptation and speciation in the face of gene flow – Simon Aeschbacher group, Zurich University

Forest canopy Clara Zemp Uni Neuchatel

Protecting biodiversity in a changing world – Clara Zemp group, Neuchâtel University

Electrical activity in plants

Plant molecular biology – Ted Farmer group, Lausanne University

Language extinction triggers the loss of unique medicinal knowledge. Copyright: Cámara-Leret & Bascompte (2021) PNAS 118 (24): e2103683118.

Biocultural conservation – Rodrigo Camara Leret group, Zurich University

Seed dispersal network

Networks of species interactions and biodiversity – Jordi Bascompte group, Zurich University

Oil palm field Kalimantan Claude Garcia

Human-forest interface in subtropical and tropical regions – Claude Garcia group, ETH Zurich

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News

Verdrehter Pollenschlauch

18 Apr 2024

Verdrehter Pollenschlauch macht unfruchtbar

Pflanzen mit mehrfachem Chromosomensatz haben gegenüber ihren Verwandten mit doppeltem Chromosomensatz Vorteile. Warum sie aber zu Beginn oft unfruchtbar sind, war nur teilweise bekannt. ETH-Biologinnen haben jetzt einen neuen Grund für die…

Mais

10 Apr 2024

Corn reduces arsenic toxicity in soil

When crops grow in arsenic-contaminated soil, this toxic element accumulates in the food chain. A study involving the University of Basel has now discovered a mechanism used by corn plants to reduce arsenic uptake: the key factor is a…

Pestizidfrei

19 Mar 2024

Pestizidfrei als neuer Weg für die Landwirtschaft

Eine pestizidfreie Landwirtschaft ist auch ohne Umstellung auf Bio möglich. Robert Finger erklärt die Vorteile und Herausforderungen. Zur Medienmitteilung

Asexuelle Vermehrung

15 Feb 2024

Asexuelle Vermehrung von Kulturpflanzen rückt näher

Werden die weiblichen Keimzellen in Pflanzen befruchtet, aktiviert ein Signal aus den Spermien die Zellteilung und neue Pflanzensamen werden gebildet. Diese Aktivierung lässt sich auch ohne Befruchtung gezielt auslösen, was neue Wege für…

Hülsenfrüchte

06 Feb 2024

Anbauschlacht mit Hülsenfrüchten

Achim Walter ist überzeugt, dass ein vermehrter Anbau von Hülsenfrüchten grosse Vorteile mit sich bringen würde und stellt die Frage, wie man Bäuerinnen und Bauern in der Schweiz von einer Umstellung überzeugen könnte.

Bee

09 Jan 2024

The call for proposals for NRP 82 “Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services” is now open

The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) has launched a call for the National Research Programme "Promoting Biodiversity and Sustainable Ecosystem Services for Switzerland" (NRP 82) based on its mandate from the Federal Council. …

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Open positions

Career opportunities in plant sciences

Events

Fascination of Plant Days 2024

22 Jun 2024 – 26 Jun 2024

PB24 Plant Biology 2024 conference

https://aspb.org/meetings-events/

14 Jul 2024 – 20 Jul 2024

Alpine Plant Ecology Summer School 2024

15 Jul 2024 – 19 Jul 2024

ICAR 2024 – International Conferences on Arabidopsis Research

21 Jul 2024 – 27 Jul 2024

XX International Botanical Congress 2024

15 Sep 2024 – 19 Sep 2024

Botanik-Tagung 2024 – International Conference of the German Society for Plant Sciences

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