Dr. Martina Peter

Function

Groupleader

Biodiversity and Conservation Biology

Ecological Genetics

Contact

martina.peter(at)wslto make life hard for spam bots.ch

+41 44 739 22 88+41 44 739 22 88

Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL
Zürcherstrasse 111
8903 Birmensdorf

Site

Birmensdorf Bi MG C 45

Research Focus

I am interested in diverse aspects of the symbiotic interaction between forest trees and fungi, the so called ectomycorrhizal symbiosis. I am studying the neutral and functional diversities of mycorrhizal fungi in forests and their role for forest ecosystems in a changing environment. In particular the impact of drought and nitrogen deposition on the community structure and function of mycorrhizal fungi is in my research focus. I am also interested in how forest fungi adapt to their environment and lifestyle. I am mostly using molecular markers to study the communities and populations of mycorrhizal fungi and both gene expression and enzymatic assays for functional studies.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Projects

PhytOakmeter

In this DFG-SNSF Research Unit, we are investigating whether ectomycorrhizal fungal species that interact with oak are adapted to their local environment and whether ectomycorrhizae contribute to the acclimation of oak to changing environmental conditions.

MAGIC

In this bilateral LabEx-SwissForestLab project, we are investigating whether the main mutualistic partners of beech forests are adapted to their local habitat and if trees and fungi form a co-adaptation complex that could confer benefits for nutrient and water supply in adverse environments.

Polytunnel Greenhouse Experiment

Das Projekt untersucht, wie gut zukunftsfähige Baumarten während der Verjüngungsphase in einem Klima mit wärmeren Wintern und heiss-trockenen Sommermonaten wachsen, wie sie sich gegenseitig beeinflussen und welche Auswirkungen ihre Präsenz auf den Boden und die darin lebenden Organismen hat.

TreeNet - The biological drought and growth indicator network

TreeNet ist ein internationales Beobachtungs- und Forschungsnetzwerk, in dem Punktdendrometer automatisch die täglichen Stammradiusschwankungen von Bäumen erfassen. Der kontinuierliche Fluss von Daten liefert Echtzeitinformationen über die Wasserverhältnisse im Baum und das radial Stammwachstum

BLACKDYNAMITE

This Swiss-Spanish project investigates the dynamics and competition of the black Périgord and Burgundy truffles under the influence of climate change.

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Publications WSL

Scientific publication article peer reviewed

Dauphin, B.; Peter, M., 2023: Advancing research on ectomycorrhizal fungal adaptation with landscape genomics. Trends in Microbiology, 31, 5: 439-443. doi: 10.1016/j.tim.2023.02.002

Bose, A.K.; Rigling, A.; Gessler, A.; Hagedorn, F.; Brunner, I.; Feichtinger, L.; Bigler, C.; Egli, S.; Etzold, S.; Gossner, M.M.; Guidi, C.; Lévesque, M.; Meusburger, K.; Peter, M.; Saurer, M.; Scherrer, D.; Schleppi, P.; Schönbeck, L.; Vogel, M.E.; ... Schaub, M., 2022: Lessons learned from a long‐term irrigation experiment in a dry Scots pine forest: impacts on traits and functioning. Ecological Monographs, 92, 2: e1507 (18 pp.). doi: 10.1002/ecm.1507

Staubli, F.; Imola, L.; Dauphin, B.; Molinier, V.; Pfister, S.; Piñuela, Y.; Schürz, L.; Sproll, L.; Steidinger, B.S.; Stobbe, U.; Tegel, W.; Büntgen, U.; Egli, S.; Peter, M., 2022: Hidden fairy rings and males - genetic patterns of natural Burgundy truffle (Tuber aestivum Vittad.) populations reveal new insights into its life cycle. Environmental Microbiology, 24, 12: 6376-6391. doi: 10.1111/1462-2920.16131

Steidinger, B.S.; Büntgen, U.; Stobbe, U.; Tegel, W.; Sproll, L.; Haeni, M.; Moser, B.; Bagi, I.; Bonet, J.; Buée, M.; Dauphin, B.; Martínez‐Peña, F.; Molinier, V.; Zweifel, R.; Egli, S.; Peter, M., 2022: The fall of the summer truffle: recurring hot, dry summers result in declining fruitbody production of Tuber aestivum in Central Europe. Global Change Biology, 28, 24: 7376-7390. doi: 10.1111/gcb.16424

Neophytou, C.; Heer, K.; Milesi, P.; Peter, M.; Pyhäjärvi, T.; Westergren, M.; Rellstab, C.; Gugerli, F., 2022: Genomics and adaptation in forest ecosystems. Tree Genetics and Genomes, 18: 12 (7 pp.). doi: 10.1007/s11295-022-01542-1

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Further scientific publications

Zweifel, R.; Basler, D.; Braun, S.; Buchmann, N.; Conedera, M.; Etzold, S.; Eugster, W.; Floriancic, M.; Fonti, P.; Gessler, A.; Haeni, M.; Hoch, G.; Hummel, D.; Kahmen, A.; Koechli, R.; Maeder, M.; Nievergelt, D.; Peter, M.; Peters, R.; ... Wilhelm, M., 2022: TreeNet. Technischer Bericht 2022. 76 p.

Büntgen, U.; Lendorff, H.; Lendorff, A.; Leuchtmann, A.; Peter, M.; Bagi, I.; Egli, S., 2019: Truffles on the move. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, 17, 4: 200-202. doi: 10.1002/fee.2033

Senn-Irlet, B.; Peter, M., 2016: Sclerotinia cirsii-spinosissimi, a new species from the Alps. Ascomycete.org, 8, 5: 235-240. doi: 10.25664/art-0191

Lefèvre, F.; Pichot, C.; Beuker, E.; Kowalczyk, J.; Matras, J.; Ziehe, M.; Villar, M.; Peter, M.; Gugerli, F.; Orazio, C.; Cordero, R.; Alia, R.; Van Halder, I.; González-Martínez, S.C.; Kremer, A., 2016: Intensive study sites. In: Kremer, A.; Hayes, S.; González-Martínez, S.C. (eds), 2016: 6-9.

Peter, M.; Buée, M.; Egli, S., 2013: Biodiversity of mycorrhizal fungi as a crucial player in forest ecosystem functioning. In: Kraus, D.; Krumm, F. (eds), 2013: Integrative approaches as an opportunity for the conservation of forest biodiversity. Joensuu, European Forest Institute. 170-179.

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Magazine article and brochures

Swiss stone pine - portrait of a mountain forest tree

In order to preserve stone pine forests as diverse habitats at the transition to the alpine zone under future climate conditions, an integrative approach is needed to protect biodiversity and the various functions and services provided by the forest, which include protection, utilisation and recreation.

WSL: fact sheet 72

2022

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Peter, M.; Treindl, A., 2022: Mykorrhizapilze - die geheimen Helfer im Wald. Bündnerwald, 75, 6: 40-46.

L'arole - portrait d'un montagnard

Afin de préserver dans les futures conditions climatiques les arolières en tant qu’habitats diversifiés à la transition vers l’étage alpin, une approche intégrative doit être adoptée en faveur de la biodiversité et des fonctions et prestations forestières que sont la protection, l’exploitation et la détente.

Notice pour le praticien 72

2022

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Die Arve - Portrait eines Gebirgswaldbaums

Damit Arvenwälder als vielfältige Lebensräume am Übergang zur alpinen Stufe unter zukünftigen Klimabedingungen erhalten bleiben, bedarf es eines integrativen Ansatzes zugunsten der Biodiversität und verschiedener Waldfunktionen und -leistungen wie Schutz, Nutzung und Erholung.

Merkblatt für die Praxis 72

2022

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Hagedorn, F.; Solly, E.; Frey, B.; Rixen, Ch.; Hartmann, M.; Peter, M., 2021: Bodenpilze reagieren empfindlich auf den Klimawandel. Bündnerwald, 74, 5: 48-51.

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