Wie passen sich Pflanzen an verschiedene Höhenlagen an?

Using the populations of stonecrop and carthusian pink in the canton of Valais, the research project is investigating the ecological processes and climatic conditions that play a role in adaptation to different altitudes. The results should lead to a better understanding of how plants have adapted to their environment. This will also make it possible to assess how plants react to climate change.

In the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park, ETH Zurich is conducting research on two experimental sites in Leuk (Lichten) and Guttet (Oberu). The plants from high and low altitudes differ, for example, in their flowering time and their sensitivity to cold. The significance of these differences for survival and reproduction at the two sites is now being investigated. During the vegetation period, the researchers record at least once a week which plants are flowering and how many seeds they produce. In addition, the size of the plants and the number of flowers, for example, are recorded. During the winter, the plots are checked monthly.

You will receive first-hand information from Prof. Dr. Alex Widmer of ETH Zurich at this lecture evening.

Speaking of travel: You can easily reach the venue Dilei-Meschlersaal (Sustenstrasse 3, 3952 Susten) with RegionAlps.

After the lecture, we will offer you a small aperitif (ends at approx. 8.45 pm).

The lecture is in German. Admission is free, registration is not required. | The lecture will take place in the Dilei-Meschlersaal (Sustenstrasse 3, 3952 Susten). You can reach the venue easily with RegionAlps.

Train station: Leuk, from there 5 min. on foot

Parking: Leuk train station or parking garage at Dilei

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