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Steinhaufen Botanischer Garten Bern

Rund 1’400 wildlebende Arten im Botanischen Garten Bern

Der Botanische Garten der Universität Bern (BOGA) ist eine grüne Oase mitten in der Stadt. Er kultiviert nicht nur 5’500 Pflanzenarten aus aller Welt, sondern bietet mit seiner Pflanzen- und Strukturvielfalt  auch Lebensraum für eine…

Faba bean flower ©Fred Stoddard Uni Helsinki

European Legume Hub, a knowledge platform for legumes

The European Legume Hub, a knowledge platform for legumes, was launched by the Legumes Translated project consortium. Legume roots contain rhizobia (soil bacteria). These are able to fix nitrogen from the air and thus contribute to the…

Hepatica nobilis

Swiss competition of phenology and seasonality research 2021

The Swiss Commission of Phenology and Seasonality research (CPS) promotes research and communication of all aspects of seasonality science to a larger audience. CPS specifically promotes young researchers. The Swiss competition of phenology…

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Horizon Europe – Research funding program launched

Horizon Europe (2021-2027) is the 9th European Union Framework Programme for Research and Innovation. It is the biggest and most ambitious programme of its kind ever. Its goal is to keep the EU at the forefront of global research and…

Root diversity by Patrick Moehl copyright CC-BY-NC-ND

Alpine root diversity image - wins scientific image competition award

Patrick Möhl (University of Basel) receives a 2021 Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) Jury Distinction Award for his image "Alpine root diversity" in the category "Object of study".  Patrick Möhl is currently engaged in a PhD in plant…

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SNSF and Innosuisse online information events

Seeking financial support for your research? In October and November 2021, the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) and Innosuisse will hold three online information events for researchers. Do you wish to pursue a career in research or…

Stefan Hörtensteiner UZH

An evergreen mind and a heart for the colors of fall – Stefan Hörtensteiner

Prof. Stefan Hörtensteiner was a cherished member of the Swiss Plant Science Web, he passed away in December 2021 With the finest biochemical and molecular approaches, convincing explorative strategies, and long-term vision, Stefan…

Language extinction

Language extinction triggers loss of unique medicinal knowledge

Indigenous and local people pass on their knowledge of medicinal plants orally. If their language goes extinct, valuable medical knowledge will be lost. A study by the University of Zurich estimates that 75 percent of the world’s medicinal…

Hölstein Canopy Crane image: David Basler

Investigating drought damage from the air

Researchers are hovering high above Europe’s most biodiverse forest laboratory to investigate how trees are coping with climate change and increasing aridity. Their results can help foresters to promote drought-resistant species. The…

mixed cultures experiment

Increased yield in mixed cultures

What holds true for meadows would seem to apply to arable land, too: mixed cultures are more fruitful than monocultures. This was the outcome of an ETH Zurich research project led by Christian Schöb. A team led by ETH Zurich Professor…

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