Gerhard Schmied
@gerhardschmied.bsky.social
Forest ecologist with deep interest in plant ecophysiology and wood anatomy | Tree growth, drought impacts & mortality | PhD student at TUM
Environmental science
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Geography
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Accelerated growth increases the somatic epimutation rate in trees - Nature Communications
Trees live centuries by slowing growth to protect their DNA. This study shows that faster growth increases the epimutation rate in European beech trees, supporting the idea that slow growth helps main...
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Finally out in @natcomms.nature.com !
Drawing on one of the world’s oldest forest research trials, we found that trees growing faster also accumulate more somatic epimutations, supporting the idea that longevity and slow growth help preserve genomic fidelity. 🌳
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Drawing on one of the world’s oldest forest research trials, we found that trees growing faster also accumulate more somatic epimutations, supporting the idea that longevity and slow growth help preserve genomic fidelity. 🌳
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Currently analyzing QSM models of declining beech trees in northern Bavaria. Despite more favorable conditions in recent years, many continue to deteriorate due to the long-term impacts of severe drought stress. Fascinating to see how the structure reveals their struggle.
The next phase of mushroom season has officially begun here in Bavaria 🍄
We've launched our first large dendrometer monitoring sites as part of WestWARD! 🌲Excited to gain deeper insights into forest dynamics under climate stress - with 80+ dendrometers per site continuously tracking tree growth and water use. Learn more: www.lss.ls.tum.de/tgw/projects...