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Dr. Jörg Luster
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Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL
Zürcherstrasse 111
8903 Birmensdorf
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Birmensdorf Bi MG C 52
Main Research Interests
I study biogeochemical cycles in soils of near-natural ecosystems, including plant-soil-microbe
interactions in the rhizosphere. Based on an improved understanding of these processes, I assess
different soil functions and their sensitivity to effects caused by changes in climate and land use
management. The most recent studies focus on the interaction of soil moisture regimes, e.g. drying and rewetting cycles, with the availability and leaching of nutrients and the emission of greenhouse gases
(CO2, N2O, CH4).
For details on processes at the interface between plant root and soil see research focus "Rhizosphere".
For current projects see list below plus
Phosphorus nutrition on acid forest soils; DFG/SNF priority program SPP 1685 "Ecosystem Nutrition"
FURTHER INFORMATION
Publications WSL
Scientific publication article peer reviewed
Ozyhar, T.; Marchi, M.; Facciotto, G.; Bergante, S.; Luster, J., 2022: Combined application of calcium carbonate and NPKS fertilizer improves early-stage growth of poplar in acid soils. Forest Ecology and Management, 514: 120211 (11 pp.). doi: 10.1016/j.foreco.2022.120211
Prietzel, J.; Krüger, J.; Kaiser, K.; Amelung, W.; Bauke, S.L.; Dippold, M.A.; Kandeler, E.; Klysubun, W.; Lewandowski, H.; Löppmann, S.; Luster, J.; Marhan, S.; Puhlmann, H.; Schmitt, M.; Siegenthaler, M.B.; Siemens, J.; Spielvogel, S.; Willbold, S.; Wolff, J.; Lang, F., 2022: Soil phosphorus status and P nutrition strategies of European beech forests on carbonate compared to silicate parent material. Biogeochemistry, 158: 39-72. doi: 10.1007/s10533-021-00884-7
Joseph, J.; Luster, J.; Bottero, A.; Buser, N.; Baechli, L.; Sever, K.; Gessler, A., 2021: Effects of drought on nitrogen uptake and carbon dynamics in trees. Tree Physiology, 41, 6: 927-943. doi: 10.1093/treephys/tpaa146
Gerhard, L.; Puhlmann, H.; Vogt, M.; Luster, J., 2021: Phosphorus Leaching From Naturally Structured Forest Soils Is More Affected by Soil Properties Than by Drying and Rewetting. Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, 4: 543037 (14 pp.). doi: 10.3389/ffgc.2021.543037
Meller, S.; Frossard, E.; Spohn, M.; Luster, J., 2020: Plant nutritional status explains the modifying effect of provenance on the response of beech sapling root traits to differences in soil nutrient supply. Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, 3: 535117 (18 pp.). doi: 10.3389/ffgc.2020.535117
Joseph, J.; Gao, D.; Backes, B.; Bloch, C.; Brunner, I.; Gleixner, G.; Haeni, M.; Hartmann, H.; Hoch, G.; Hug, C.; Kahmen, A.; Lehmann, M.M.; Li, M.; Luster, J.; Peter, M.; Poll, C.; Rigling, A.; Rissanen, K.A.; Ruehr, N.K.; ... Gessler, A., 2020: Rhizosphere activity in an old-growth forest reacts rapidly to changes in soil moisture and shapes whole-tree carbon allocation. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America PNAS, 117, 40: 24885-24892. doi: 10.1073/pnas.2014084117
Meller, S.; Frossard, E.; Luster, J., 2019: Phosphorus allocation to leaves of beech saplings reacts to soil phosphorus availability. Frontiers in Plant Science, 10: 744 (13 pp.). doi: 10.3389/fpls.2019.00744
Schomburg, A.; Brunner, P.; Turberg, P.; Guenat, C.; Riaz, M.; Le Bayon, R.C.; Luster, J., 2019: Pioneer plant Phalaris arundinacea and earthworms promote initial soil structure formation despite strong alluvial dynamics in a semi-controlled field experiment. Catena, 180: 41-54. doi: 10.1016/j.catena.2019.04.001
Ley, M.; Lehmann, M.F.; Niklaus, P.A.; Luster, J., 2018: Alteration of nitrous oxide emissions from floodplain soils by aggregate size, litter accumulation and plant-soil interactions. Biogeosciences, 15, 22: 7043-7057. doi: 10.5194/bg-15-7043-2018
Dorau, K.; Luster, J.; Mansfeldt, T., 2018: Soil aeration: the relation between air-filled pore volume and redox potential. European Journal of Soil Science, 69, 6: 1035-1043. doi: 10.1111/ejss.12717
Lang, F.; Krüger, J.; Amelung, W.; Willbold, S.; Frossard, E.; Bünemann, E.K.; Bauhus, J.; Nitschke, R.; Kandeler, E.; Marhan, S.; Schulz, S.; Bergkemper, F.; Schloter, M.; Luster, J.; Guggisberg, F.; Kaiser, K.; Mikutta, R.; Guggenberger, G.; Polle, A.; ... Chmara, I., 2017: Soil phosphorus supply controls P nutrition strategies of beech forest ecosystems in Central Europe. Biogeochemistry, 136, 1: 5-29. doi: 10.1007/s10533-017-0375-0
Hagedorn, F.; Joseph, J.; Peter, M.; Luster, J.; Pritsch, K.; Geppert, U.; Kerner, R.; Molinier, V.; Egli, S.; Schaub, M.; Liu, J.; Li, M.; Sever, K.; Weiler, M.; Siegwolf, R.T.W.; Gessler, A.; Arend, M., 2016: Recovery of trees from drought depends on belowground sink control. Nature Plants, 2, 8: 16111 (5 pp.). doi: 10.1038/NPLANTS.2016.111
Tipping, E.; Somerville, C.J.; Luster, J., 2016: The C:N:P:S stoichiometry of soil organic matter. Biogeochemistry, 130, 1-2: 117-131. doi: 10.1007/s10533-016-0247-z
Schirmer, M.; Luster, J.; Linde, N.; Perona, P.; Mitchell, E.A.D.; Barry, D.A.; Hollender, J.; Cirpka, O.A.; Schneider, P.; Vogt, T.; Radny, D.; Durisch-Kaiser, E., 2014: Morphological, hydrological, biogeochemical and ecological changes and challenges in river restoration – the Thur River case study. Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, 18, 6: 2449-2462. doi: 10.5194/hess-18-2449-2014
Shrestha, J.; Niklaus, P.A.; Pasquale, N.; Huber, B.; Barnard, R.L.; Frossard, E.; Schleppi, P.; Tockner, K.; Luster, J., 2014: Flood pulses control soil nitrogen cycling in a dynamic river floodplain. Geoderma, 228-229: 14-24. doi: 10.1016/j.geoderma.2013.09.018
Shrestha, J.; Niklaus, P.A.; Frossard, E.; Samaritani, E.; Huber, B.; Barnard, R.L.; Schleppi, P.; Tockner, K.; Luster, J., 2012: Soil nitrogen dynamics in a river floodplain mosaic. Journal of Environmental Quality, 41, 6: 2033-2045. doi: 10.2134/jeq2012.0059
Batlle-Aguilar, J.; Brovelli, A.; Luster, J.; Shrestha, J.; Niklaus, P.A.; Barry, D.A., 2012: Analysis of carbon and nitrogen dynamics in riparian soils: model validation and sensitivity to environmental controls. Science of the Total Environment, 429: 246-256. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2012.04.026
Huber, B.; Bernasconi, S.M.; Graf-Pannatier, E.; Luster, J., 2012: A simple method for the removal of dissolved organic matter and δ15N analysis of NO-3 from freshwater. Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry, 26, 12: 1475-1480. doi: 10.1002/rcm.6243
Zumsteg, A.; Luster, J.; Göransson, H.; Smittenberg, R.H.; Brunner, I.; Bernasconi, S.M.; Zeyer, J.; Frey, B., 2012: Bacterial, archaeal and fungal succession in the forefield of a receding glacier. Microbial Ecology, 63, 3: 552-564. doi: 10.1007/s00248-011-9991-8
Huber, B.; Luster, J.; Bernasconi, S.M.; Shrestha, J.; Graf Pannatier, E., 2012: Nitrate leaching from short-hydroperiod floodplain soils. Biogeosciences, 9, 11: 4385-4397. doi: 10.5194/bg-9-4385-2012
Bernasconi, S.M.; Bauder, A.; Bourdon, B.; Brunner, I.; Bünemann, E.; Christl, I.; Derungs, N.; Edwards, P.; Farinotti, D.; Frey, B.; Frossard, E.; Furrer, G.; Gierga, M.; Göransson, H.; Gülland, K.; Hagedorn, F.; Hajdas, I.; Hindshaw, R.; Ivy-Ochs, S.; ... Zumsteg, A., 2011: Chemical and biological gradients along the Damma Glacier soil chronosequence, Switzerland. Vadose Zone Journal, 10, 3: 867-883. doi: 10.2136/vzj2010.0129
Huber, B.; Bernasconi, S.M.; Luster, J.; Graf Pannatier, E., 2011: A new isolation procedure of nitrate from freshwater for nitrogen and oxygen isotope analysis. Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry, 25, 20: 3056-3062. doi: 10.1002/rcm.5199
Richter, A.K.; Hirano, Y.; Luster, J.; Frossard, E.; Brunner, I., 2011: Soil base saturation affects root growth of European beech seedlings. Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science, 174, 3: 408-419. doi: 10.1002/jpln.200900351
Samaritani, E.; Shrestha, J.; Fournier, B.; Frossard, E.; Gillet, F.; Guenat, C.; Niklaus, P.A.; Pasquale, N.; Tockner, K.; Mitchell, E.A.D.; Luster, J., 2011: Heterogeneity of soil carbon pools and fluxes in a channelized and a restored floodplain section (Thur River, Switzerland). Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, 15, 6: 1757-1769. doi: 10.5194/hess-15-1757-2011
Linde, N.; Doetsch, J.; Jougnot, D.; Genoni, O.; Dürst, Y.; Minsley, B.J.; Vogt, T.; Pasquale, N.; Luster, J., 2011: Self-potential investigations of a gravel bar in a restored river corridor. Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, 15, 3: 729-742. doi: 10.5194/hess-15-729-2011
Nowack, B.; Schulin, R.; Luster, J., 2010: Metal fractionation in a contaminated soil after reforestation: temporal changes versus spatial variability. Environmental Pollution, 158, 10: 3272-3278. doi: 10.1016/j.envpol.2010.07.020
Walthert, L.; Graf, U.; Kammer, A.; Luster, J.; Pezzotta, D.; Zimmermann, S.; Hagedorn, F., 2010: Determination of organic and inorganic carbon, δ13C, and nitrogen in soils containing carbonates after acid fumigation with HCl. Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science, 173, 2: 207-216. doi: 10.1002/jpln.200900158
Groenenberg, J.E.; Römkens, P.F.A.M.; Comans, R.N.J.; Luster, J.; Pampura, T.; Shobolt, L.; Tipping, E.; De Vries, W., 2010: Transfer functions for solid-solution partitioning of cadmium, copper, nickel, lead and zinc in soils: derivation of relationships for free metal ion activities and validation with independent data. European Journal of Soil Science, 61, 1: 58-73. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2389.2009.01201.x
Dessureault-Rompré, J.; Luster, J.; Schulin, R.; Tercier-Waeber, M.; Nowack, B., 2010: Decrease of labile Zn and Cd in the rhizosphere of hyperaccumulating Thlaspi caerulescens with time. Environmental Pollution, 158, 5: 1955-1962. doi: 10.1016/j.envpol.2009.10.032
Fischer, H.; Weidler, P.G.; Grobety, B.; Luster, J.; Gehring, A.U., 2009: The transformation of synthetic hectorite in presence of Cu(II). Clays and Clay Minerals, 57, 2: 139-149. doi: 10.1346/Ccmn.2009.0570201
Luster, J.; Göttlein, A.; Nowack, B.; Sarret, G., 2009: Sampling, defining, characterising and modeling the rhizosphere - the soil science tool box. Plant and Soil, 321, 1-2: 457-482. doi: 10.1007/s11104-008-9781-3
Luster, J.; Menon, M.; Hermle, S.; Schulin, R.; Günthardt-Goerg, M.S.; Nowack, B., 2008: Initial changes in refilled lysimeters built with metal polluted topsoil and acidic or calcareous subsoils as indicated by changes in drainage water composition. Water, Air, and Soil Pollution: Focus, 8, 2: 163-176. doi: 10.1007/s11267-007-9169-z
Dessureault-Rompré, J.; Nowack, B.; Schulin, R.; Tercier-Waeber, M.-L.; Luster, J., 2008: Metal Solubility and Speciation in the Rhizosphere of Lupinus albus Cluster Roots. Environmental Science and Technology, 42, 19: 7146-7151. doi: 10.1021/es800167g
Szombathová, N.; Luster, J.; Debska, B.; Zaujec, A.; Macák, M.; Šimanský, V.; Tobiašová, E.; Chlpík, J., 2008: DTA and Fluorescence Spectra of Humic Acids as Indicators of Human Influence on Soil. Chemicke Listy, 102, 15: 463-464.
Blaser, P.; Walthert, L.; Zimmermann, S.; Graf Pannatier, E.; Luster, J., 2008: Classification schemes for the acidity, base saturation, and acidification status of forest soils in Switzerland. Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science, 171, 2: 163-170. doi: 10.1002/jpln.200700008
Brunner, I.; Luster, J.; Günthardt-Goerg, M.S.; Frey, B., 2008: Heavy metal accumulation and phytostabilisation potential of tree fine roots in a contaminated soil. Environmental Pollution, 152, 3: 559-568. doi: 10.1016/j.envpol.2007.07.006
Fischer, H.; Luster, J.; Gehring, A.U., 2008: Magnetite weathering in a Vertisol with seasonal redox-dynamics. Geoderma, 143, 1-2: 41-48. doi: 10.1016/j.geoderma.2007.10.004
Gehring, A.U.; Mastrogiacomo, G.; Fischer, H.; Weidler, P.G.; Müller, E.; Luster, J., 2008: Magnetic metastability in natural hemo-ilmenite solid solution (y≈0.83). Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 320, 23: 3307-3312. doi: 10.1016/j.jmmm.2008.06.038
Dessureault-Rompré, J.; Nowack, B.; Schulin, R.; Luster, J., 2007: Spatial and temporal variation in organic acid anion exudation and nutrient anion uptake in the rhizosphere of Lupinus albus L.. Plant and Soil, 301, 1-2: 123-134. doi: 10.1007/s11104-007-9427-x
Fischer, H.; Luster, J.; Gehring, A.U., 2007: EPR evidence for maghemitization of magnetite in a tropical soil. Geophysical Journal International, 169, 3: 909-916. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-246X.2007.03311.x
Gehring, A.U.; Fischer, H.; Schill, E.; Granwehr, J.; Luster, J., 2007: The dynamics of magnetic ordering in a natural hemo-ilmenite solid solution. Geophysical Journal International, 169, 3: 917-925. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-246X.2007.03326.x
Nowack, B.; Rais, D.; Frey, B.; Menon, M.; Schulin, R.; Günthardt-Goerg, M.S.; Luster, J., 2006: Influence of metal contamination on soil parameters in a lysimeter experiment designed to evaluate phytostabilization by afforestation. Forest Snow and Landscape Research, 80, 2: 201-211.
Rais, D.; Nowack, B.; Schulin, R.; Luster, J., 2006: Sorption of trace metals by standard and micro suction cups in the absence and presence of dissolved organic carbon. Journal of Environmental Quality, 35, 1: 50-60. doi: 10.2134/jeq2005.0040
Frey, B.; Stemmer, M.; Widmer, F.; Luster, J.; Sperisen, C., 2006: Microbial activity and community structure of a soil after heavy metal contamination in a model forest ecosystem. Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 38, 7: 1745-1756. doi: 10.1016/j.soilbio.2005.11.032
Dessureault-Rompré, J.; Nowack, B.; Schulin, R.; Luster, J., 2006: Modified micro suction cup/rhizobox approach for the in situ detection of organic acids in rhizosphere soil solution. Plant and Soil, 286, 1-2: 99-107. doi: 10.1007/s11104-006-9029-z
Graf Pannatier, E.; Luster, J.; Zimmermann, S.; Blaser, P., 2005: Acidification of soil solution in a chestnut forest stand in southern Switzerland: Are there signs of recovery?. Environmental Science and Technology, 39, 20: 7761-7767. doi: 10.1021/es050280o
Vogt, R.D.; Akkanen, J.; Anderson, D.O.; Brüggemann, R.; Chatterjee, B.; Gjessing, E.; Kukkonen, J.V.K.; Larsen, H.E.; Luster, J.; Paul, A.; Pflugmacher, S.; Starr, M.; Steinberg, C.E.W.; Schmitt-Kopplin, P.; Zsolnay, Á., 2004: Key site variables governing the functional characteristics of Dissolved Natural Organic Matter (DNOM) in Nordic forested catchments. Aquatic Sciences, 66, 2: 195-210. doi: 10.1007/s00027-004-0710-0
Heim, A.; Brunner, I.; Frossard, E.; Luster, J., 2003: Aluminum effects on Picea abies at low solution concentrations. Soil Science Society of America Journal, 67, 3: 895-898. doi: 10.2136/sssaj2003.8950
Heim, A.; Brunner, I.; Frey, B.; Frossard, E.; Luster, J., 2001: Root exudation, organic acids, and element distribution in roots of Norway spruce seedlings treated with aluminium in hydroponics. Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science, 164, 5: 519-526. doi: 10.1002/1522-2624(200110)164:5<519::AID-JPLN519>3.0.CO;2-Y
Blaser, P.; Zimmermann, S.; Luster, J.; Shotyk, W., 2000: Critical examination of trace element enrichments and depletions in soils: As, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn in Swiss forest soils. Science of the Total Environment, 249, 1-3: 257-280. doi: 10.1016/S0048-9697(99)00522-7
Zysset, M.; Blaser, P.; Luster, J.; Gehring, A.U., 1999: Aluminum solubility control in different horizons of a Podzol. Soil Science Society of America Journal, 63, 5: 1106-1115. doi: 10.2136/sssaj1999.6351106x
Heim, A.; Luster, J.; Brunner, I.; Frey, B.; Frossard, E., 1999: Effects of aluminium treatment on Norway spruce roots: aluminium binding forms, element distribution, and release of organic substances. Plant and Soil, 216, 1-2: 103-116. doi: 10.1023/A:1004728122261
Blaser, P.; Zysset, M.; Zimmermann, S.; Luster, J., 1999: Soil acidification in southern Switzerland between 1987 and 1997: a case study based on the critical load concept. Environmental Science and Technology, 33, 14: 2383-2389. doi: 10.1021/es9808144
Blaser, P.; Heim, A.; Luster, J., 1999: Total luminescence spectroscopy of NOM-typing samples and their aluminium complexes. Environment International, 25, 2-3: 285-293. doi: 10.1016/S0160-4120(98)00106-8
Weidler, P.G.; Luster, J.; Schneider, J.; Sticher, H.; Gehring, A.U., 1998: The Rietveld method applied to the quantitative mineralogical and chemical analysis of a ferralitic soil. European Journal of Soil Science, 49, 1: 95-105. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2389.1998.00138.x
Gehring, A.U.; Guggenberger, G.; Zech, W.; Luster, J., 1997: Combined magnetic, spectroscopic, and analytical-chemical approach to infer genetic information for a vertisol. Soil Science Society of America Journal, 61, 1: 78-85. doi: 10.2136/sssaj1997.03615995006100010013x
Blaser, P.; Kernebeek, P.; Tebbens, L.; Van Breemen, N.; Luster, J., 1997: Cryptopodzolic soils in Switzerland. European Journal of Soil Science, 48, 3: 411-423. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2389.1997.tb00207.x
Luster, J.; Lloyd, T.; Sposito, G.; Fry, I.V., 1996: Multi-wavelength molecular fluorescence spectrometry for quantitative characterization of copper(II) and aluminium(III) complexation by dissolved organic matter. Environmental Science and Technology, 30, 5: 1565-1574. doi: 10.1021/es950542u
Brunner, I.; Luster, J.; Ochs, M.; Blaser, P., 1996: Phytotoxic effects of the high molecular weight fraction of an aqueous leaf litter extract on barley root development. Plant and Soil, 178, 1: 83-93. doi: 10.1007/Bf00011166
Gehring, A.U.; Keller, P.; Frey, B.; Luster, J., 1995: The occurrence of spherical morphology as evidence for changing conditions during the genesis of a sepiolite deposit. Clay Minerals, 30: 83-86. doi: 10.1180/claymin.1995.030.1.10
Luster, J.; Blaser, P.; Magyar, B., 1994: Equilibrium ion exchange method: Methodology at low ionic strength and copper(II) complexation by dissolved organic matter in a leaf litter extract. Talanta, 41, 11: 1873-1880. doi: 10.1016/0039-9140(94)00130-8
Fründ, R.; Guggenberger, G.; Haider, K.; Knicker, H.; Kögel-Knabner, I.; Lüdemann, H.; Luster, J.; Zech, W.; Spiteller, M., 1994: Recent advances in the spectroscopic characterization of soil humic substances and their ecological relevance. Zeitschrift für Pflanzenernährung und Bodenkunde, 157, 3: 175-186. doi: 10.1002/jpln.19941570305
Gehring, A.U.; Fry, I.V.; Luster, J.; Sposito, G., 1993: Vanadium (IV) in a Multimineral Lateritic Saprolite: A Thermoanalytical and Spectroscopic Study. Soil Science Society of America Journal, 57, 3: 868-873. doi: 10.2136/sssaj1993.03615995005700030038x
Luster, J.; Yang, A.; Sposito, G., 1993: On the interpretation of labile aluminum as determined by reaction with 8-Hydroxyquinoline. Soil Science Society of America Journal, 57, 4: 976-980. doi: 10.2136/sssaj1993.03615995005700040016x
Further scientific publications
Brunner, I.; Hagedorn, F.; Luster, J.; Meusburger, K.; Waldner, P., 2021: Research Unit Forest Soil and Biogeochemistry. In: Ferretti, M.; Fischer, C.; Gessler, A. (eds), 2021: Towards an advanced inventorying and monitoring system for the Swiss forest. Towards an advanced inventorying and monitoring system for the Swiss forest, Birmensdorf. 37-38.
Hagedorn, F.; Walthert, L.; Luster, J., 2019: Föhrensterben im Walllis: Auswirkung von Trockenheit auf den Wasser- und Kohlenstoffkreislauf des Pfynwaldes. In: 2019: Exkursionsführer Bern 2019. Erd-reich und Boden-Landschaften. Gemeinsame Jahrestagung der Bodenkundlichen Gesellschaft der Schweiz und der Deutschen Bodenkundlichen Gesellschaft, Bern. 125-136.
Radny, D.; Schirmer, M.; Luster, J.; Guenat, C.; Perona, P.; Bayer, P.; Stauffacher, M.; Seidl, R.; Hollender, J.; Baumann, M., 2018: Flussrevitalisierungsforschung. Wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse zweier Forschungsprojekt im Einzugsgebiet der Thur. Aqua & Gas, 98, 4: 30-38.
Luster, J.; Kalbitz, K.; Lennartz, B.; Rinklebe, J., 2014: Editorial. Properties, processes and ecological functions of floodplain, peatland, and paddy soils. Geoderma, 228-229: 1-4. doi: 10.1016/j.geoderma.2014.04.010
Zimmermann, S.; Luster, J., 2013: Sind Waldbodenfunktionen nachhaltig gewährleistet? Beispiel Säurepufferung. In: Eidg. Forschungsanstalt für Wald, Schnee und Landschaft WSL (eds), 2013: Bodenschutz im Wald: Ziele - Konflikte - Umsetzung. Forum für Wissen 2013, Birmensdorf, Switzerland, November 5, 2013. 47-53.
Luster, J.; Shrestha, J.S.; Huber, B.; Samaritani, E.; Niklaus, P.A.; Graf Pannatier, E., 2011: Auenböden als Filter für Trinkwasser: Erkenntnisse aus kanalisierten und revitalisierten Abschnitten der Thur. In: 2011: Knappe Ressource Boden: eine Herausforderung. 53-56.
Luster, J., 2010: The Rhizosphere. In: Jeffrey, S.; Gardi, C.; Jones, A.; Montanarella, L.; Marmo, L.; Miko, L.; Ritz, K.; Peres, G.; Römbke, J.; Van der Putten, W.H. (eds), 2010: European Atlas of Soil Biodiversity. Luxembourg, European Commission, Publications Office of the European Union. 16-17.
Luster, J.; Zimmermann, S.; Lüscher, P.; Walthert, L.; Zwicky, C.; Lienemann, P.; Blaser, P., 2006: Tiefenverteilung von Chrom, Nickel, Kupfer, Zink und Blei in Schweizer Waldböden und Implikationen für die Mobilität dieser Schwermetalle. In: 2006: Stofftransport in Böden und Gewässern. 31-34.
Luster, J.; Zimmermann, S.; Zwicky, C.N.; Lienemann, P.; Blaser, P., 2006: Heavy metals in Swiss forest soils: modification of lithogenic and anthropogenic contents by pedogenetic processes, and implications for ecological risk assessment. In: Frossard, E.; Blum, W.E.H.; Warkentin, B.P. (eds), 2006: Function of soils for human societies and the environment. London, Geological Society of London. 63-78. doi: 10.1144/GSL.SP.2006.266.01.06
Frey, B.; Turnau, K., 2006: Elemental analysis of roots and fungi. In: Luster, J.; Finlay, R. (eds), 2006: Handbook of methods used in rhizosphere research. COST 631. Birmensdorf, Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL. 30-37.
Luster, J.; Finlay, R. (eds), 2006: Handbook of methods used in rhizosphere research. COST 631. Birmensdorf, Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL. 536 p.
Zimmermann, S.; Luster, J.; Blaser, P.; Walthert, L.; Lüscher, P., 2006: Waldböden der Schweiz. Band 3. Regionen Mittelland und Voralpen. Birmensdorf; Bern, Eidgenössische Forschungsanstalt WSL; Hep Verlag. 847 p.
Zimmermann, S.; Blaser, P.; Luster, J.; Walthert, L.; Lüscher, P., 2005: Waldböden der Schweiz. Band 2. Regionen Alpen und Alpensüdseite. Birmensdorf; Bern, Eidgenössische Forschungsanstalt WSL; Hep Verlag. 920 p.
Luster, J.; Heulin, T.; Finlay, R.; Hartmann, A., 2005: Cutting edge technologies - matching gaps in rhizosphere methodology with innovative probing and imaging approaches. In: Schmid, M.; Hartmann, A.; Wenzel, W.; Hinsinger, P. (eds), 2005: Rhizosphere 2004. Perspectives and Challenges. International Congress. Rhizosphere 2004, September 12-17, 2004. 243-246.
Walthert, L.; Zimmermann, S.; Blaser, P.; Luster, J.; Lüscher, P., 2004: Waldböden der Schweiz. Band 1. Grundlagen und Region Jura. Birmensdorf; Bern, Eidgenössische Forschungsanstalt WSL; Hep Verlag. 768 p.
Walthert, L.; Blaser, P.; Lüscher, P.; Luster, J.; Zimmermann, S., 2003: Langfristige Waldökosystem-Forschung LWF in der Schweiz. Kernprojekt Bodenmatrix. Ergebnisse der ersten Erhebung 1994–1999. Birmensdorf, Eidgenössische Forschungsanstalt WSL. 340 p. doi: 10.3929/ethz-a-004500705
Nowak, B.; Köhler, S.; Luster, J.; Scheinost, A.C.; Günthardt-Goerg, M.S.; Schulin, R., 2003: Bioavailability and Metal Speciation During Phytostabilization with Trees: A Model Ecosystem Experiment with a Zn-, Cu- and Cd-Polluted Soil. In: Gobran, G.R.; Lepp, N. (eds), 2003: 7th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements. Proceedings. 7th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Uppsala. 322-323.
Frey, B.; Zimmermann, S.; Stemmer, M.; Luster, J.; Nowack, B.; Widmer, F., 2003: The use of microbial bioassays and activity measurements for the evaluation of metal-contaminated soil quality. In: 2003: Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements. 7th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Zürich, July 16-20, 2017. 176-177.
Luster, J.; Zimmermann, S.; Rais, D.; Blaser, P., 2003: Trace element concentrations in the soil solution of Swiss forest soils as estimated by water extractions. In: Gobran, G.R.; Lepp, N. (eds), 2003: Proc. 7th Intern. Conf. on the Biogeochem. of Trace Elements. 416-417.
Rais, D.; Schulin, R.; Nowack, B.; Luster, J., 2003: Phytostabilization of Heavy Metal Contaminated Soils with Trees: Soil Solution Monitoring in a Model Ecosystem Experiment. In: Gobran, G.R.; Lepp, N. (eds), 2003: Proc. 7th Intern. Conf. on the Biogeochem. of Trace Elements. 192-193.
Luster, J., 2002: Measurement tools: soil systems. In: Sydow, A. (eds), 2002: Environmental Systems. Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS) Vol.1. Oxford, Eolss Publishers. 76-100.
Walthert, L.; Lüscher, P.; Luster, J.; Peter, B., 2002: Langfristige Waldökosystem-Forschung LWF. Kernprojekt Bodenmatrix. Aufnahmeanleitung zur ersten Erhebung 1994–1999. Birmensdorf, Eidgenössische Forschungsanstalt WSL. 56 p. doi: 10.3929/ethz-a-004375470
Szombathová, N.; Luster, J.; Zaujec, A.; Blaser, P., 2001: Fluorescence Spectra of Soil Humic and Fulvic Acids Isolated from Different Ecosystems. In: Zaujec, A.; Bielek, P.; Gonet, S.S. (eds), 2001: Humic Substances in Ecosystems. Bratislava, Nitra, Soil Science and Conservation Research Institute, Slovak Agricultural University. 123-128.
Heim, A.; Brunner, I.; Frey, B.; Frossard, E.; Luster, J., 2001: Aluminium resistance of Norway spruce: root exudation versus immobilisation in roots. In: Horst, W.J.; Schenk, M.K.; Bürkert, A.; Claassen, N.; Flessa, H.; Frommer, W.B.; Glodbach, H.; Olfs, H.-W.; Römheld, V.; Sattelmacher, B.; Schmidhalter, U.; Schubert, S.; V. Wirén, N.; Wittenmayer, L. (eds), 2001: Plant nutrition. Food security and sustainability of agro-ecosystems through basic and applied research. Dordrecht, Kluwer Academic Publishers. 450-451. doi: 10.1007/0-306-47624-X_217
Heim, A.; Luster, J.; Brunner, I.; Frossard, E., 1999: Die Reaktion von Fichtenwurzeln auf Aluminium-Behandlung in Hydrokultur. In: 1999: Making Ecosystem Based Management Work: Connecting Researchers and Managers. Proc. 5th Int. Conf. Science and the Management of Protected Areas. 5th Int. Conf. Science and the Management of Protected Areas. 19-25.
Luster, J.; Heim, A.; Pena-Rodriguez, M.; Blaser, P., 1999: Methodisches zur Erfassung von Versauerung in der Bodenlösung saurer Waldböden: Aluminium-Speziierung. In: 1999: Stoffhaushalt von Waldökosystemen. Gemeinsames Kolloquium des Arbeitskreises „Waldböden“ der DBG und der Sektion Wald und Wasser im Deutschen Verband Forstlicher Versuchs- und Forschungsanstalten, Freiburg. 131-136.
Zysset, M.; Blaser, P.; Luster, J., 1997: Kritische Säurebelastung im Tessin: Ergebnisse einer Fallstudie am Standort Copera. In: Eidgenössische Forschungsanstalt für Wald, Schnee und Landschaft (eds), 1997: Säure- und Stickstoffbelastungen - ein Risiko für den Schweizer Wald?. Forum für Wissen 1997, Birmensdorf, Switzerland, March 14, 1997. 37-42.
Luster, J., 1997: Glossar und chemische Formeln. In: Eidgenössische Forschungsanstalt für Wald, Schnee und Landschaft (eds), 1997: Säure- und Stickstoffbelastungen - ein Risiko für den Schweizer Wald?. Forum für Wissen 1997, Birmensdorf, Switzerland, March 14, 1997. 97-100.
Luster, J., 1997: Glossar und chemische Formeln. In: 1997: Säure- und Stickstoffbelastungen - ein Risiko für den Schweizer Wald?. Forum für Wissen 1997, WSL Birmensdorf. 97-100.
Lüscher, P.; Blaser, P.; Luster, J.; Egli, S.; Brunner, I.; Nussbaumer, H.; Schmider, P.; Winter, D.; Lehmann, R., 1997: Exkursion CH 2. Kanton Thurgau. Forstliche Standortskunde. Mitteilungen der Deutschen Bodenkundlichen Gesellschaft, 82: 187-212.
Luster, J.; Heim, A.; Brunner, I.; Frossard, E., 1997: Wurzelexsudate als Indikatoren der Reaktion von Bäumen auf Säureeinträge in Waldökosysteme: Konzept und erste Erfahrungen. In: 1997: Interaktionen Boden - Pflanze, Solothurn, March 13-14, 1997. 15-18.
Luster, J.; Brunner, I.; Ochs, M.; Blaser, P., 1995: Einfluss wasserlöslicher Laubstreu-Inhaltsstoffe auf die Wurzelentwicklung von Gerste. Mitteilungen der Deutschen Bodenkundlichen Gesellschaft, 76: 357-360.
Gehring, A.U.; Guggenberger, G.; Luster, J., 1995: Chemische, magnetische und spektroskopische Untersuchungen zur Beschreibung der Genese von Vertisolen. Mitteilungen der Deutschen Bodenkundlichen Gesellschaft, 76: 261-264.
Luster, J.; Lloyd, T.; Sposito, G., 1994: Aluminium (III) complexation by an aqueous leaf litter extract: quantitative characterization by molecular fluorescence spectrometry. In: Senesi, N.; Miano, T.M. (eds), 1994: Humic Substances in the Global Environment and Implications on Human Health. Amsterdam, Elsevier. 1019-1024.
Magazine article and brochures
Luster, J.; Zimmermann, S., 2017: Der Waldboden - kostbar, unentbehrlich, gefährdet. Bündnerwald, 70, 4: 5-8.
Luster, J.; Zimmermann, S.; Frey, B.; Brunner, I.; Lüscher, P.; Walthert, L.; Blaser, P., 2005: Schwermetalle in Schweizer Waldböden. Informationsblatt Wald, 21: 3-4.
Luster, J.; Zysset, M., 1996: Vom Menschen beschleunigt. Bodenversauerung. Wald und Holz, 77, 7: 24-27.
Curriculum
Born: December 17, 1960
Academic Qualifications
- 1985: Diploma in chemistry, ETH Zurich
- 1990: Ph.D., ETH Zurich
Professional Experience
- 1985: Chemist, EMPA – Materials Science and Technology, Dübendorf, Switzerland
- 1985–1986: Teaching Assistant, Laboratory for Inorganic Chemistry, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
- 1990-1992: Postdoctoral Researcher, Dept. of Soil Science, University of California, Berkeley, U.S.A.
- 1992-2003: Head Soil Chemistry Laboratory, WSL
- 1992–2006: Research Scientist, Dept. Soil Ecology, WSL
- 1992-2007: Chair Supervising Committee of the Central Analytical Laboratory, WSL
- since 2006: Head of Research Group „Soil Structure and Function“ and deputy head of the Research Unit „Soil Sciences“, WSL
- since 2008: Chair Laboratory Commission, WSL
- since 2010: Head of Research Group „Soil Functions and Soil Protection“ and deputy head of Research Unit „Forest Soils and Biogeochemistry“, WSL
Professional Activities
- 1997: Environmental Risk Assessment for NEAT tunnel construction
- 2002-2006: Co-Chair Working Group 2 and Coordinator of Swiss Research Activities COST 631 (Understanding and Modelling of Processes in the Rhizosphere Environment)
- 2003-2004: Scientific Committee „Rhizosphere 2004; perspectives and challenges - A tribute to Lorenz Hiltner“, München
- 2005: Organising Committee „Metal fluxes and stresses in terrestrial ecosystems“, Centro Stefano Franscini Monte Verità, Ascona
- 2010: Scientific Committee "Eurosoil 2012", Bari Italy
Bachelor and Master Theses
Digit Soil - A rapid measurement of soil health (M.Sc. thesis project)
According to FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations), a quarter of the global surface of agricultural land is already highly degraded, therefore maintaining long-term soil health gains importance. Nevertheless, there are currently no easy, fast, and reliable ways to assess the effects of soil management on soil health and in particular on soil biology.
The planned Thesis-project seeks to support development of an easy-to-use, portable sensor (Digit Soil), measuring the activity of soil enzymes as a soil health indicator.
Starting date: any time 2021 or beginning of 2022
For more information contact joerg.luster@wsl.ch or sonia.meller@wsl.ch
Ph.D. students
Alexander Heim
- 1997-2000
- Committee: E. Frossard (ETHZ), N. Amrein (ETHZ), A. Göttlein (TU München), J. Luster (WSL)
- Project: "The role of root exudates in the aluminum tolerance of Norway spruce"
David Rais
- 2001-2005
- Committee: R. Schulin (ETHZ), B. Nowack (ETHZ, EMPA St. Gallen), J. Luster (WSL)
- Project: "From Cell to Tree: the Soil"
Jacynthe Dessureault-Rompré (co-supervision)
- 2003-2007
- Committee: R. Schulin (ETHZ), E. Frossard (ETHZ), B. Nowack (ETHZ, EMPA St. Gallen), J. Luster (WSL)
- Project: "Root exudation by Lupinus albus and Thlaspi species and effects on trace metal mobility in soils"
Juna Shrestha
- 2008-2011
- Committee: E. Frossard (ETHZ), K. Tockner (IGB Berlin, EAWAG), P. Niklaus (University of Zürich), J. Luster (WSL)
- Project: "Nitrogen cycling in floodplain soils"
Benjamin Huber (co-supervision)
- 2008-2012
- Committee: S. Bernasconi (ETHZ), B. Wehrli (ETHZ), W. Borken (University of Bayreuth), E. Graf-Pannatier (WSL), J. Luster (WSL)
- Project: "Tracing nitrate in water from the forest to the aquifer using stable isotopes of oxygen and nitrogen"
