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Swiss Plant Science Web

Canavalia brasiliensis Nicaragua

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

Reduced antenna system

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

SEM Germinating seed ©Sylvain Loubery Uni Geneva

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

Experimental garden Markus Fischer

Plant ecology – Markus Fischer group, Bern University

Feldflächen oberhalb Zermatt, Alex Widmer ETHZ

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

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

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

Suberin staining in Arabidopsis roots, Marie Barberon Uni Geneva

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

Sediment Moossee Tinner group

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

Bioluminescent insects

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

UVR8 photoreceptor

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

Medusagyne oppositifolia

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

population Parisod

Plant ecological genomics – Christian Parisod group, Fribourg University

plantlet regeneration

Cereal biotechnology research for crop improvement – Navreet Bhullar group, ETH Zurich

Krabbenspinne Schiestl ©Annina Knauer

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

Model for the evolution of powdery mildew isolates

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

GUS exprimierende Blätter, E. Truernit

Phloem development and function – Elisabeth Truernit group, ETH Zurich

Volatiles influence potato plants

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

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

Arabidopsis Pseudomonas

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

Cucumber beetle

Biocommunication & ecology – Consuelo De Moraes group, ETH Zurich

Root cross section @Hardtke

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

Botrychium lunaria Jason Grant

Plant systematics and taxonomy – Jason Grant group, Neuchâtel University

Cartoon representation of a nucleus Stefan Grob

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

Figure 1 Croll

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

Alp Weissenstein Messungen Buchmann

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

Seed dispersal network

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

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

Plant-beneficial rhizobacteria, Pascale Flury group, Basel University

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

Forest canopy Clara Zemp Uni Neuchatel

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

Hölstein Kran Waldprojekt

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

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

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

Cardamine Urnerboden

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

Remote sensing of plant water relations

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

rosette Arabidopsis thaliana

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

field experiment

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

Meristem maturation Soyk

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

Arabidopsis thalliana

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

Eschscholzia californica in Chile

Experimental Plant Ecology – Jake Alexander group, ETH Zurich

Clime cab experiment Alessio Maccagni

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

Arabidopsis arenosa tetraploid meiocytes in pachytene stage

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

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ecology and evolution in invasive plants – Heinz Müller-Schärer group, Fribourg University

Risk of non-adaptedness Quercus Felix Gugerli

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

mouse eating maize

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

Electrical activity in plants

Plant molecular biology – Ted Farmer group, Lausanne University

root emergence

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

Tef production lodging

Crop breeding and genomics – Zerihun Tadele group, Bern University

seedlings

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

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

Mycorrhiza Jan Sanders Uni Lausanne

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

Lewisia rediviva in the Cascade Range, WA, USA

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

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

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

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

concept

Root-microbe interactions – Joëlle Schläpfer group, Zurich University

Interaction Loïc Pellissier ETHZ

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

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

Soil fertility trial Johan Six ETH Zurich

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

root tip

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

Oil palm field Kalimantan Claude Garcia

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

Tomato leaves @simon aeschbacher UZH

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

chn Beat Keller

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

Lab work. Image: Astrid Eckert, TUM, Munich

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

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The microbial communities of composts can supress soil-borne diseases. Pot assay with cress plants attacked by Globisporangium ultimum. image: Pascale Flury Uni Basel

21 Mar 2023

Pascale Flury – New member of the Swiss Society of Plant Biology

The Swiss Society of Plant Biology welcomes its new member Dr. Pascale Flury. Visit her personal research portfolio Plant-beneficial rhizobacteria. Pascale Flury is a research associate and chairs a research team in the Department of…

Microscopic section of an Arabidopsis thaliana seed. Image by Sylvain Loubéry Uni Geneva

21 Mar 2023

An internal thermometer tells the seeds when to germinate

A research group at Geneva University has discovered the mechanisms by which seeds decide to remain in «hibernation» or to trigger germination depending on the outside temperature. Germination is a crucial stage in the life of a plant as…

Chloroplast image Mayank Sharma, ETHZ

02 Mar 2023

Chloroplast Biology 2023 - conference

The "Chloroplast Biology 2023" conference will be held from 26 to 27 June 2023 at ETH Zürich, Switzerland. This two-day event aims to provide an opportunity to present current research on chloroplasts and to strengthen collaboration…

02 Mar 2023

Summer School Taxon-Omics 2023, Munich

Summer School Taxon-Omics 2023: 30. July 2023 — 11. August 2023 in Munich, Germany Website: https://www.taxon-omics.com/summer-school-23-muc Preliminary programme Week 1 (30 Jul - 4 Aug) 30.7.2023 Welcome gathering at 17:00h, Menzinger…

Gemsstock Schneekanone Foto Valentin Luthiger

02 Mar 2023

Keine rosige Zukunft für den Schneesport in der Schweiz

Ferien im Schnee gehören für viele in der Schweiz zum Jahresende wie Weihnachtsbäume und Feuerwerk. Die Klimaerwärmung macht weisse Pisten jedoch zunehmend zur Seltenheit. Wie gut sich eines der grössten Skigebiete der Schweiz bis zum Jahr…

02 Mar 2023

Global Science Film Festival 2023

The 5th Global Science Film Festival will take place in Zurich, Lugano and Basel from March 31 to April 2, 2023. The festival program includes film screenings, debates with filmmakers and scientists, and the awarding of the «Walking Ibex»…

lab work

Open positions

Career opportunities in plant sciences

Events

28 Mar 2023 12:30 - 13:00

Kamelien (Führung Zürich)

31 Mar 2023 – 02 Apr 2023

5th Global Science Film Festival 2023

Rapperswiler Tag 2023

13 Apr 2023 18:00

Flora zwischen Ostern und Pfingsten (Abendführung)

18 Apr 2023 18:30

Le temps des épices – Des plantes qui ont marqué l’histoire

18 Apr 2023 18:30

Le temps des plantes industrielles – Des plantes qui ont marqué l’histoire

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