Institute of Crop Science and Resource Conservation, Soil Science and Soil Ecology group
he Institute of Crop Science and Resource Conservation, Soil Science and Soil Ecology group at the University of Bonn is at the forefront of research on global soil degradation and the reversal of these processes through sustainable, climate-friendly methods. Specializing in terrestrial biogeochemistry, the institute critically examines the environmental risks associated with soil pollutants and focuses on the sensory detection of nutrients. This vital work is part of their leadership in DeepHorizon’s task 3.1, which aims to enhance our understanding and management of subsoil resources, directly influencing soil health and agricultural productivity.
Prof. Dr. Wulf Amelung
wulf.amelung@uni-bonn.deProf. Dr. Wulf Amelung, a Professor of Soil Science and Ecology at the University of Bonn and Director of the Institute for Agrosphere at Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, focuses on sustainable land use and soil degradation reversal. His research spans terrestrial biogeochemistry, pollutant dynamics, and nutrient cycling in soils, using stable isotope tracing. He investigates soil structure impacts on water and nutrient storage, subsoil’s role in climate resilience, and contaminant risks, making significant contributions to environmental science and policy.
Dr. Sara L. Bauke
sarabauke@uni-bonn.deDr. Sara Louise Bauke, a specialist in agricultural sciences focusing on crop and soil science, utilizes isotope and enzyme analyses to investigate nutrient cycling and water flux in the soil-rhizosphere-plant continuum. Her research primarily explores the influence of land management and usage on nutrient mobilization in soils and subsequent uptake by crops. Dr. Bauke’s work is pivotal in identifying sustainable agricultural practices that optimize nutrient use efficiency and enhance crop resilience against environmental stressors.
M.Sc. Leah Eitelberg
eitelberg@uni-bonn.deLeah Eitelberg, engaged in PhD research at the Institute of Crop Science and Resource Conservation at the University of Bonn, uses isotopic techniques to study plant water uptake in response to subsoil melioration, focusing on agricultural sites in Germany and South Africa. Her work is supported by a scholarship from the Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes and builds on her extensive background in Agricultural Science and Soil, Water, and Environment from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Eitelberg’s research contributes to understanding how deeper soil layers can be managed to improve water availability to plants, crucial under changing climatic conditions.
Contribution in the project
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