Lecture series in Ecology and Environmental Research WS 2025/26
Dr. Mathias Scharmann
Plant Systematics, BayCEER (Homepage)
Thursday, 30.10.2025 , H6, Geo
Plant evolutionary genomics: from adaptations to mating system supergenes
Why and how do plants evolve ‘endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful’, along environmental gradients, and from flowers to carnivorous traps?
I study how plants diversify and adapt to their environments by linking molecular data with ecological and organismic perspectives. My work focuses on evolutionary questions such as how supergenes and sex chromosomes evolve, and how novel, complex plant traits, develop, evolve and diversify. Using field studies, greenhouse experiments, and genome sequencing of wild populations and species, I aim to uncover the processes that connect genetic variation with ecological function and evolutionary innovation.
As a new BayCEER member, I look forward to explore interdisciplinary connections between ecology, evolution, and environmental change.
More information:
Export as iCal:
The BayCEER Colloquium serves as an interdisciplinary platform for students, academics and interested citizens: during the lecture period, guests and members of BayCEER give insights into their research, which can then be discussed in plenary and in a relaxed atmosphere during the post-colloquium.
- Programm_BayCEER_Kolloquium_SS2026(PDF)
- Mailing list subscription
- Guide for Speakers
- Guide for Hosts (PDF)
- Scheduling upcoming semester and lecture archive BayCEER Kolloquium