Prof. Dr. John N. Klironomos

Profile

Academic positionFull Professor
Research fieldsEcology and Biodiversity of Plants and Ecosystems,Soil Sciences
Keywordssoil ecology, ecology, mycorrhiza, invasive plants, community ecology

Current contact address

CountryCanada
CityKelowna
InstitutionUniversity of British Columbia
InstituteBiology

Host during sponsorship

Prof. Dr. Matthias RilligInstitut für Biologie, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin
Start of initial sponsorship01/06/2008

Programme(s)

2007Humboldt Research Award Programme

Nominator's project description

Professor Klironomos is internationally known for his research in plant and soil ecology, focusing particularly on mycorrhizal fungi. In his research he emphasizes empirical tests of plant-soil interactions and their significance for terrestrial ecosystems. He has contributed important insights into the mechanisms responsible for shaping ecological communities, including the role of invasive species. During his stay in Germany he is continuing his research on invasive plant species and plant-soil interactions.