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Rhizosphere ecology investigates the processes in the root-near soil which is the basis for further development of phytotechnologies in sustainable agriculture and phytoremediation.

Fundamental research:

Research of the rhizosphere in all its aspects

• Development and validation of rhizosphere models aiming at improved understanding and prediction of rhizosphere processes, and their utilization as designer tools for phytotechnologies
• Development of experimental systems for investigation of rhizosphere processes at various scales (single root to crop / stand)
• Implementation of an expert / database system for collecting rhizosphere models and related parameters
• Integration of modeling and experimental approaches to study the rhizosphere
• Investigation of the role of rhizosphere processes in determining the bioavailability of nutrients and pollutants

Applied research:

• Development of phytotechnologies for pollution prevention, for the remediation of polluted environments, and for enhancing the sustainability of landuse
• Development of technologies for rhizosphere management and their integration in phytotechnologies
• Integration of results from rhizosphere research into risk assessment protocols for polluted environments

> Contact: Walter Wenzel, e-mail: walter.wenzel@boku.ac.at, Phone: +43 1 47654 3125

Author: Lukas Pfeiffer · last modified: 04.12.2007 13:03:08