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Biography

The Keller Lab at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich focuses on research that combines field ecology with bioinformatics and cutting-edge sequencing technologies. The group is particularly interested in ecological and evolutionary research, examining various aspects of abundance and diversity of taxa, as well as phylogenetic reconstructions and environmental spatial influences at the genomic level. They develop computational workflows and databases to analyze ecological samples using next-generation sequencing technologies. A major research theme includes the study of the diversity and dynamics of the plant-microbe-pollinator triangle, exploring the inherent networks formed by mutualistic hosts and their microbiomes. This triangle is essential for maintaining terrestrial ecosystems and agricultural processes, especially considering the numerous risk factors that threaten them. Ultimately, their overarching goal is to contribute valuable insights into the diversity of organisms and the ecology of changing landscapes, enhancing our understanding of biotic interactions and helping to address the pressing challenges posed by biodiversity loss and ecosystem functionality declines.

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