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Here, you find information on plant science research, events and education at universities in Switzerland.

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Study design: landscapes with different land cover (Image: UZH)

22 January 2020

Improved Functioning of Diverse Landscape Mosaics

It is well-established that biodiverse ecosystems generally function better than monocultures. Ecologists at the University of Zurich have now shown that the same is true on a larger scale: Having a mix of different land-covers including...

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14 January 2020

Let’s talk about system change

It’s 2020 and Christoph Kueffer is now into his fifth year of (almost) not flying. Whereas not flying hasn’t been difficult, talking about social change still is, he asserts. SPSW member Christoph Küffer comments on his way of life and...

2020 Summer School Alpine Plant Ecology

13 January 2020

Alpine Plant Ecology – 2020 Summer School on Alpine Plant Life

Alpine Plant Ecology – Summer School on Alpine Plant Life12–18 July 2020Central Alps, Switzerland Lecturers Erika Hiltbrunner, Christian Körner, Jürg Stöcklin, all University of Basel ContentThis graduate course is offered by the...

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28 December 2019

Happy New Year

The Swiss Plant Science Web wishes Happy New Year to all its visitors. Spend more time outdoors and enjoy nature.

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