Amino acids are among the most versatile compounds in plants performing diverse functions within proteins as well as individually. The publications constituting this habilitation thesis focus on different aspects of amino ...

Roots are known to use biopores as preferential growth pathways to overcome hard soil layers and access subsoil water resources. This study evaluates root- biopore interactions at the root-system scale under different soil ...

The ecosystem service (ES) approach usually addresses soil erosion as the regulating service control of erosion rates or soil retention. In addition to the assessment of this regulating ES, mitigated impacts on soil-related ...

Global warming has resulted in higher frequencies of climate extremes, such as drought periods or heat waves. Heat waves are intensified in urban areas due to the urban heat island effect. Studies are inconclusive as to ...