Prof. Dr. Bernhard Schuldt
As a botanist specialized in ecophysiology and plant water relations, my research is focused on the carbon and water balance of trees, the influence of drought stress on woody plants, and their adaptability to changing environmental conditions. In order to address these questions, we work on identifying general patterns in trees’ hydraulic architecture, causes and consequences of drought-induced tree mortality as well as biodiversity effects on the water balance of trees. We combine experimental setups with field studies in different biomes for identifying mechanistic relationships and functional traits suited to improve vegetation models.
Chair of Forest Botany
Director of Institute of Forest Botany and Forest Zoology
Director of Tharandt Botanic Garden
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Room 2.05 2nd Floor
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