Plant Ecology Laboratory
Research in our lab focuses on diversity patterns in biological communities, and on the interactions underlying these patterns. The main questions we address are: how do communities vary along natural gradients and gradients of human impact? What are the major assembly rules shaping communities; and are they attributable to biotic interactions or environmental heterogeneity? What are the roles of different biotic interactions - including competition, facilitation, herbivory and symbiosis - in structuring communities? Read more
News archive - August
Congratulations, Dr. Vahter!
August 2021
Tanel Vahter 
defended his PhD thesis titled "Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal biodiversity for sustainable agroecosystems". It was a pleasure to follow the discussion between Tanel and his opponent Professor Jim Bever from the University of Kansas. Congratulations also for the supervisor Maarja Öpik! We wish you exciting discoveries, Tanel!
Professor Mari Moora among influential women biogeographers
August 2021
Journal of Biogeography released virtual issue Women in Biogeography 
which compiled some of the most cited papers led by women in the Journal of Biogeography between 2009 and 2020. We are delighted to see that an article describing arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal communities associated to alien plant species, led by Professor Mari Moora, was among the 24 highlighted papers! Great recognition and effort to increase awareness of issues affecting inclusivity, equity and diversity in science. Learn more about the research of the authors that appear in the virtual issue from a blog post.
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