Dr. Jörg Luster
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teamleader
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Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL
Zürcherstrasse 111
8903 Birmensdorf
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Birmensdorf Bi MG C 52
Research Interests
I study biogeochemical processes in soils of near-natural ecosystems, how these processes are influenced by soil pollution or climatic changes, and how they affect soil functions. Furthermore, I want to know more about how plant-soil-microbe interactions in the root zone influence biogeochemical cycles on a macro scale.
For details on processes at the root-soil interface see research focus "Rhizosphere".
Projects in research focus "Rhizosphere"
- nutrient mobilisation in glacier forefields
- phosphorus and heavy metal mobilisation in the rhizosphere of Lupin and Thlaspi
- phytostabilisation of heavy metal polluted soils
- aluminum tolerance of spruce
- microhabitat effects on n2o emissions from semiterrestrial soils
- nitrogen cycling in floodplain soils
- nitrate leaching from floodplain soils
- Heavy metals in forest soils
Project in research focus "Nutrient Cycling"
Project in research focus "Soil Protection"
FURTHER INFORMATION
Publications WSL
Scientific publication article peer reviewed
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.; 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: 7146-7151. doi: 10.1021/es800167g
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: 163-176. doi: 10.1007/s11267-007-9169-z
Szombathová, N.; Luster, J.; Debska, B.; Zaujec, A.; Macak, M.; Simansky, V.; Tobiasova, E.; Chlpik, J., 2008: DTA and Fluorescence Spectra of Humic Acids as Indicators of Human Influence on Soil. Chemicke Listy, 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
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
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
Nowack, B.; Rais, D.; Frey, B.; Menon, M.; Schulin, R.; Günthardt-Goerg, M.S.; Luster, J., 2006: Influence of heavy metal contamination on soil parameters in a lysimeter experiment designed to evaluate phytostabilization by afforestation. Forest Snow and Landscape Research, 80, 2: 201-211.
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
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: 50-60. doi: 10.2134/jeq2005.0040
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.; 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
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
Luster, J.; Shrestha, J.; 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.; 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.
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. Special Publications. 63-78.
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.
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
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.
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, J.W. (eds), 2001: Plant nutrition – Food security and sustainability of agro-ecosystems. Dordrecht; Boston, Kluwer Academic. 450-451.
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.
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.
Zysset, M.; Blaser, P.; Luster, J., 1997: Kritische Säurebelastung im Tessin: Ergebnisse einer Fallstudie am Standort Copera. In: 1997: Säure- und Stickstoffbelastungen - ein Risiko für den Schweizer Wald?. Forum für Wissen 1997, WSL Birmensdorf. 37-42.
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.
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.; Brunner, I.; Ochs, M.; Blaser, P., 1995: Einfluss wasserlöslicher Laubstreu-Inhaltsstoffe auf die Wurzelentwicklung von Gerste. Mitteilungen der Deutschen Bodenkundlichen Gesellschaft, 76: 357-360.
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: Bodenversauerung. Vom Menschen beschleunigt. 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
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"