Meet the Editor: Robert Rauschkolb

In this blog post, we hear from Associate Editor Robert Rauschkolb, Professor at the University of Jena, Germany! Robert’s primary research interests are in the understanding of phenological patterns of perennial herbaceous species including influences of abiotic factors, species’ traits and phylogeny. Why did you choose to study your particular research area?   The timing of phenological events, like flowering time, are really important for ecosystem … Continue reading Meet the Editor: Robert Rauschkolb

Thinles Chondol: Survival strategy in the hostile Himalayan Mountain: Marcescence

In this new post, Thinles Chondol – a PhD candidate at the University of South Bohemia – presents her work “Ecological significance of marcescence in Himalayan plants: Why is standing dead phytomass more important in demanding, resource-limited environments?” She shows the importance of marcescence for plant persistence, discusses how looking at your study system can lead to new questions and shares how her love for … Continue reading Thinles Chondol: Survival strategy in the hostile Himalayan Mountain: Marcescence