Rhizosphere hydraulic regulation in maize: tailoring rhizosphere properties to varying soil textures and moistures
Ruth Adamczewski, Anders Kaestner, Mohsen Zarebanadkouki
Plant Soil (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-024-06840-2
i. Oral presentation by Bahareh Hosseini.
Title: Effect of Maize Mucilage on Soil Nutrient Transport
Co-authors: Meysam Cheraghi; Maire Holz; Mohsen Zare
ii. Poster presentation by Samantha Spinoso Sosa
Title: Exploring the interplay of shoot-to-root hydraulic conductance in varying soil water contents and textures
Co-authors: Mohsen Zare; Ruth Adamczewski; Benjamin Hafner
iii. Poster presentation by Ruth Adamczewski
Title: Maize is tailoring its rhizosphere properties to varying soil textures and moistures
Co-authors: Anders Kaestner; Mohsen Zare
The effect of amorphous silica on soil–plant–water relations in soils with contrasting textures
Mohsen Zarebanadkouki, Wael Al Hamwi, Mohanned Abdalla, Rasoul Rahnemaie, Jörg Schaller
Scientific Reports 14, 10277 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-60947-1
August 2023
We are pleased to announce the graduation of our first master's student, Charlotte Klein, who defended her master's thesis entitled "Analysis of the Factors Influencing Tyre-Soil Contact Areas on Cropland to Derive Simple Determination Formulas for Practical Use" on Friday, August 4th.
Jun 2023
Prof. Dr. Zare was invited to speak at the AgScience on Tap lecture series on Wednesday, June 14th. His presentation was titled “From Soil to Roots: How Modifying Your Surroundings Can Ensure Your Life.” AgScience on Tap is organized by the Hans Eisenmann Forum for Agricultural Sciences (HEF) and hosted by Prof. Monika Egerer at the Furtner Bräu, a public pub. It provides a platform for speakers from the agricultural and environmental sciences to engage in stimulating lectures and lively discussions in a relaxed atmosphere.
April 2023
We extend a warm welcome to Meysam Cheraghi, who has joined us as a guest researcher for a six-month term.
The team members participated in the EGU conference in Vienna, where they delivered talks and presented posters.
March 2023
We are delighted to introduce Dr. Benjamin Hafner as our newest team member. Dr. Hafner brings a wealth of experience from his postdoctoral research at Cornell University, NY, USA. We are eager to collaborate with him and anticipate great strides in advancing our teaching and research initiatives.
February 2023
A warm welcome to Daniel-Sebastian Moser, who has joined us as a laboratory assistant.
We are pleased to announce Prof. Dr. Zare's inaugural lecture entitled “Insights into Soil-Plant Interactions” on Friday, February 9th. During this lecture, he will share his extensive research background, delve into his research interests, and explore innovative concepts that have been the cornerstone of his academic journey.
January 2023
We are pleased to introduce Sabine Kugler as our new administrative assistant.
