Research

Research

One MSc and three PhD research projects will investigate the evolutionary patterns and processes resulting from global warming, identify niche adaptation and gather new data on the conservation status of endemic species in the target areas, and compare the germination conditions and longevity of those species, in particular looking at seedling recruitment and establishment and the persistence of seeds in the soil seed bank and along altitudinal gradients. The research will use a combination of field and lab experiments and results will be published in leading journals.