Research
My research program is fascinating because it allows us to obtain an advanced understanding of drought stress responses of woody perennial crops at micro- and macroscopy level using a combination of cutting-edge and traditional research tools. The goal of my research is to determine the spatiotemporal coupling of organ and cell specific processes that govern whole-plant performance under water stress by drought and following soil rehydration. This information will provide the foundation for (i) developing advanced strategies for the selection of crop genotypes with improved drought resistance (‘physiological phenotyping’) and (ii) for creating management practices that allow for sustainable crop production through water savings.