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Prof. Dr. Michael Kleyer

Professor of Vegetation Ecology and Plant Functional Traits · Faculty of Landscape Architecture, Horticulture and Forestry · Lehrpark der Fachhochschule Erfurt

Academic focus & active research

Prof. Dr. Michael Kleyer studies ecological plant traits and predictive community assembly models to select drought-resilient flora for changing European urban climates.

Plant Functional Traits Urban Vegetation Modeling Drought Resistance in Woody Perennials Sponge City Ecology

Supervision & prospective applicants

Scholars preparing thesis research, graduate admissions, or collaborative inquiries at Lehrpark der Fachhochschule Erfurt should consult the department directory for current lab openings, funding availability, and research prerequisites.

Department / Faculty
Faculty of Landscape Architecture, Horticulture and Forestry
Primary Field
Plant Functional Traits
Campus Location
Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany

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