More detailed information on the specific research carried out can be found on the respective websites of the laboratories and research groups.
Soil biodiversity is defined by the variation in soil life, from genes to communities, and the variation in soil habitats, from microaggregates to entire landscapes.
Conservation biology is an interdisciplinary field that aims to provide knowledge and tools for preserving biodiversity.
Cell and molecular biology encompasses study of the structure and function of organisms and biological processes at the level of cells, and the macromolecules that define them (DNA, RNA, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates).
Behavioural ecology is the study of the evolutionary basis for animal behavior due to ecological pressures.
Functional ecology is a branch of ecology that focuses on the roles, or functions, that species play in the community or ecosystem in which they occur.
Evolutionary genetics studies changes in genes and genotype frequencies within populations and on larger scales. The four key factors that influence these changes are mutations, natural selection, drift and gene flow.
Biodiversity genomics strives to comprehensively apply genomic science to biodiversity research with the aim to drive fundamental advances in conservation science and policy.
Microbiology is the study of micro-organisms, a diverse group of microscopic life forms. Our laboratory focuses particularly on bacteria and fungi, two groups that are essential for understanding the dynamics of microbial ecosystems.
Plant physiology deals with different plant structures and their functioning, analysing processes such as photosynthesis, mineral nutrition, respiration, transportation, and ultimately plant development and growth.
Chemical ecology studies the chemical signals and their ecological role in communication, defense, and finding food and mating partners among organisms. It focuses on the complex interactions mediated by chemicals within and between species.