Research interests
Research interests
I am interested in the (epi)genetic variation of grassland plant species and their different influencing factors. I am particularly interested in the effects of different habitat conditions, land-use changes, land-use history and regional differentiation of plant populations. I am also interested in regional seed mixtures and the reintroduction of rare plant species. I use genetic and epigenetics markers, next generation sequencing as well as vegetation and site analyses.
Ellen Gradl
Curriculum Vitae
| Since 2024 | Collaboration in the project "Monitoring the success of the establishment of endangered plant species in Bavaria" |
| 2021-2022 | Collaboration in the project "Genetic variation of selected plant species within and between areas of origin for the production of native seeds in Bavaria" |
| 2016-2020 | PhD at the University of Regensburg in the project "Identification and conservation of historically old grasslands" |
| 2013-2015 | M. Sc. Ecology at the University of Bremen and the University of Gothenburg |
| 2010-2013 | B. Sc. Biology at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg |
Publications
Gradl, E., Shimono, Y., Listl, D.M., Winkler, L. & Reisch, C. (2026) Genetic monitoring of an endangered arable weed reveals local maintenance of genetic variation in times of land use and climate change. Scientific Reports. doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-38363-4.
Gradl, E., Lehmair, T.A., Poschlod, P. & Reisch, C. (2022) Building up a network of genetic conservation areas - A comprehensive approach to select target sites for the preservation of genetic variation in wild plant species. Biological Conservation, 274, 109748. doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2022.109748.
Reisch, C., Lehmair, T.A., Pagel, E. & Poschlod, P. (2021) Drivers of genetic diversity in plant populations differ between semi-natural grassland types. Biodiversity and Conservation, 30(12), 3549-3561. doi.org/10.1007/s10531-021-02260-1.
Pagel, E., Lehmair, T.A., Poschlod, P. & Reisch, C. (2020) Genetic Variation of Typical Plant Species in Hay Meadows: The Effect of Land Use History, Landscape Structure, and Habitat Quality. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 8. doi.org/10.3389/fevo.2020.593302.
Lehmair, T.A., Pagel, E., Poschlod, P. & Reisch, C. (2020) Surrounding landscape structures, rather than habitat age, drive genetic variation of typical calcareous grassland plant species. Landscape Ecology, 35(12), 2881-2893. doi.org/10.1007/s10980-020-01120-7.
Pagel, E., Poschlod, P. & Reisch, C. (2020) Habitat matters - Strong genetic and epigenetic differentiation in Linum catharticum from dry and wet grasslands. Ecology and Evolution, 10(18), 10271-10280. doi.org/10.1002/ece3.6689.
Lehmair, T.A., Pagel, E., Poschlod, P. & Reisch, C. (2020) Genetic variation of litter meadow species reflects gene flow by hay transfer and mowing with agricultural machines. Conservation Genetics, 21(5), 879-890. doi.org/10.1007/s10592-020-01294-2.
Johansson, K.S.L., El-Soda, M., Pagel, E., Meyer, R.C., Tõldsepp, K. & Nilsson, A.K. et al. (2020) Genetic controls of short- and long-term stomatal CO2 responses in Arabidopsis thaliana. Annals of Botany, 126(1), 179-190. doi.org/10.1093/aob/mcaa065.
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