Research Field 1
Impact of ecological and evolutionary processes on genetic and eco-physiological diversity in aquatic systems
Non-invasive collection of DNA from Thymallus thymallus using forensic swabs (left) and preparation of DNA samples for genetic analysis (right).
Evolutionary and ecological processes are intrinsically linked to each other. Together they fundamentally affect the structure and dynamics of populations and ecosystems. To better understand these processes, we use and combine approaches from taxonomy, population ecology and genetics, (meta-) genomics and experimental evolution. Our studies deal with a broad range of freshwater organisms and communities from bacteria to fish.
Methods
- Metabarcoding
- Various PCR methods (i.a. qPCR, digital PCR)
- Analysis of environmental DNA
- Traditional markers for population genetics (e.g. microsatellites and mtDNA)
- Experiments in micro- and mesocosms
- Non-invasive DNA sampling (fish)
Selected projects
| 2018 - 2021 | DynaTrait2: Trait variability and defense costs in coupled bi-trophic plankton - biofilm systems: effects on predator-prey dynamics and coexistence |
| 2015 - 2019 |
Genetic Diversity of European Grayling (Thymallus thymallus) and Tench (Tinca tinca) (in cooperation with the GWT-TUD GmbH) |
| 2017 - 2020 | MOBI-Aqua: Cross-border monitoring of biological invasions for conservation of native aquatic biodiversity |
Staff / Contact
© MCB
Member of Scientific Staff
NameDr. Magali De La Cruz Barron
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© David Kneis
Geo-ecologist
NameDr. David Kneis
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© Felix Grunicke
PhD Student
NameMr M.Sc. Christoph Köbsch
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© Luise Richter
PhD Student
NameM.Sc. Luise Richter
applied water ecology, invasion biology, behavioral ecology
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