General and Theoretical Ecology
Head: Prof. Dr. Juliane Filser
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Based on long-term ecosystem research, soil ecology and ecological theory we are working on sustainable solutions for a healthy environment. Main research areas are prospective environmental hazard assessment, interactions between primary producers and soil animals and their impact on carbon cycling. At present, major research topics involve projects on the impact of engineered nanomaterials on the environment and the application of biochar for improving soil fertility and soil health. Additionally, emphasis is given on critical assessment of standardised testing procedures for assessing environmental effects of nanomaterials.
Allgemeine und theoretische Ökologie
FB2, Zentrum für Umweltforschung und nachhaltige Technologien (UFT)
Leobener Str 6
28359 Bremen
phone: +49 421 218-63470
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16.01.2025: Congratulations!!! Today, Olivia Roithmeier successfully defended her doctoral thesis on "Effects of pyrolytic biochar on soil properties, Collembola, mites and seed performance". We are happy that now she can fully concentrate on protecting soils in her important job at the Federal Envionmental Agency - and spend more time with her family.
02.12.2024: Oh Happy Day! We just learned that Jonas Fischer's DFG proposal will be granted! So, next to his own position (which will be funded through other sources) he will have a PhD student and ample resources to study f for three years in Christina Roggatz' group “Radical formation by copper application in agriculturally relevant clay-rich soils and its ecotoxicological consequences”. CONGRATULATIONS!!!
26.11.2024: Recently published: Soil organic matter quality in an olive orchard differently managed for 21 years: insights into its distribution through soil aggregates and depth
30.09.2024: Recently published: Faktencheck Artenvielfalt - an extensive assessment of biodiversity status and trends in Germany
29.08.2024: Recently puplished: Foundations for a national assessment of soil biodiversity - Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment