Plant Ecology and Nature Conservation Group
The Plant Ecology and Nature Conservation Group (PEN) studies and teaches the processes and underlying mechanisms that link biodiversity, ecosystem functioning and service delivery and aims to implement these insights in the design of effective biodiversity conservation strategies.
Our Research
Research at the Plant Ecology and Nature Conservation Group examines the impact of land-use change and climate change on biodiversity and the links between biodiversity, ecosystem functioning and the delivery of ecosystem services and public goods.
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Recent PhD theses
Recent publications
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Mind the blind spot : lessons from fungal community sequencing in a plant–soil feedback experiment
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Synthesis of highbush blueberry pollination research reveals region-specific differences in the contributions of honeybees and wild bees
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Characterization Factors to Assess Land Use Impacts on Pollinator Abundance in Life Cycle Assessment