Granath lab

Plant and ecosystem ecology

I work across scales: from genes and microbes to whole ecosystems and I try to close the gap between biogeochemistry and ecological/evolutionary processes when predicting ecosystem responses. Hence my research includes genetics, plant community and biodiversity, ecosystem functions (e.g. plant production, decomposition, N fixation), and ecosystem flows (carbon flux, nitrogen cycling).

My main study system is peatlands, i.e. wetlands dominated by peat mosses (Sphagnum). I am involved in both applied (e.g. management and restoration) and more curiosity-driven research.

Current main research topics are:

  • impact of global change on peat moss growth and their microbiome (e.g. N fixation)
  • local adaptation in peat mosses
  • ecosystem and community responses to boreal fires: peatlands and forests (wildfires, and prescribed fires for conservation)
  • forest management and carbon sequestration

Group members

Research leader: Gustaf Granath
Group members: Sahra Gibson, Julia Kyaschenko

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