Past Research Projects

Free-Living Diazotrophs In Soil

The terrestrial nitrogen (N) cycle is essential for the Earth’s biosphere and intimately linked by microbial activity. Understanding the microorganism…

Applications Of Single-Cell Methods In Terrestrial Ecosystems

Past Projects DOME

Soils encompass a large area on Earth, which is home to a multitude of our planet’s biodiversity including a vast number of bacterial, archaeal and…

Exploring The Niches Of Cellulose Degradation In A Forested Soil Focusing On Edaphic, Seasonal And Spatial Factors

Past Projects DOME

Soils contain the largest pool of carbon (C) on Earth with cellulose being the most abundant polymer, as it is a key component of plant structural C.…

Investigating The Function Of The Ubiquitous Acidobacteria In Terrestrial Environments – From Genome To In Situ Analysis

Past Projects DOME

Members of the phylum Acidobacteria are found in soils worldwide. They comprise a monophyletic phylum of astonishing diversity, similar to the…

Interplay Of Ecology And Evolution In The Gut Microbiota: A Case Study Of Polysaccharide-Degrading Bacteroides

Past Projects DOME

The human intestine harbors a rich microbial ecosystem with a tremendous number and density of microorganisms collectively referred to as the gut…

The Boundary Keepers: Structure, Activity, And Genomic Potential Of Intestinal Mucus-Associated Microbial Communities

Past Projects DOME

The healthy human and animal intestine harbors a tremendous number and diversity of symbiotic microorganisms separated only by a secreted layer of…

Understanding The Micro-Environments Of Diazotrophs And Their Associated Activities In Rice

Past Projects DOME

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is one of the world’s most important crop plants. The production is strongly limited by nitrogen (N), which is typically…

Microdiversity Of Uncultured Nitrite-Oxidizing Bacteria: From Single-Microcolony Genomes To Population Structures And Functions

Past Projects DOME

Nitrification is a key process of the biogeochemical nitrogen cycle and wastewater treatment. Our current knowledge on the involved organisms –…

Illuminating The Ecology Of Nitrite-Oxidizing Bacteria In Soil And Aquatic Ecosystems

Past Projects DOME

Nitrite-oxidizing bacteria (NOB) are key players of the biogeochemical nitrogen cycle. By catalyzing the second step of nitrification, the oxidation…