Evolutionary genetics

Our group is interested in understanding the roles of demography and natural selection in shaping the life-histories, traits, and genetic composition of populations across a landscape. Our principal study systems are forest tree species and herbaceous plants. Our research is theoretically grounded in the field of evolutionary quantitative genetics: the study of the evolution of quantitative traits (such as growth) and its underlying genetic variation. We use genomic tools and statistical models borrowed from plant breeding to answer fundamental evolutionary questions and to aid adaptive forest management decisions. We use a variety of empirical approaches, statistical models, and individual-based computer simulations.

Projects

Staff

Evolutionary genetics

Katalin Csillery

Groupleader

Marjorie Bison

Visiting scientist

Justine Charlet de Sauvage

Postdoc

Yohann Chauvier

Visiting scientist

Aron Eggenberger

Temporary employee

Aurélien Estarague

Postdoc

Kai Frey

Temporary employee

Gordana Kaplan

Visiting scientist

Marie Mathys

Temporary employee

Johanna Sophie Mattenklodt

Temporary employee

Azzurra Pistone

PhD student

Daniella Maria Schweizer

Scientific staff member

Camilla Stefanini

PhD student

Fabian Suter

Temporary employee

Julia Vogelsang

Temporary employee