Department of Biology

Research Groups

Discover the research groups at the Section for Terrestrial Ecology, encompassing plant microbiome, ecosystem ecology, fungal ecology, trace gas biogeochemistry and more.

Plant Microbiome Lab – Flemming Ekelunds Group

In the Plant Microbiome Lab, we study plants and microorganisms, sometimes independently, but presently mostly their interactions. We believe that a prerequisite for understanding biological systems is that biological…

Ecosystem Modelling & Observation Integration – Tang Group

The research group Ecosystem Modelling & Observation Integration focuses on understanding terrestrial ecosystem dynamics and associated feedback under changing climate. We develop and apply ecosystem models, and…

Ecosystem-Atmosphere Interactions – Rinnan Lab

The Rinnan Lab explores the controls on the exchange of biogenic volatile organic compounds (VOCs) between ecosystems and the atmosphere.

Ecosystem Ecology – K Rousk Lab

In the Ecosystem Ecology Lab, we are interested in the abiotic and biotic controls of nitrogen (N) fixation in moss-cyanobacteria associations.

Fungal Ecology Lab – Rasmus Kjøller Group

In the Fungal Ecology Lab, we are interested in how fungi are distributed in ecosystems, how fungi interact with plants and with each other and how fungi contribute to ecosystem functions.

Plant Physiological Ecology & Biogeochemistry – Michelsen Lab

The fields of research are within general and physiological ecology in terrestrial systems, including interactions between the ecosystem components, and the biodiversity of soil organisms and plants.

Trace Gas Biogeochemistry – The Jiao Group

The Jiao group investigates the sources, sinks, transformations, and impacts of climate-relevant gases, including reactive volatile compounds, greenhouse gases. Combining field observations, laboratory experiments, and…