Kathrin Blumenstein's lab
@kathrinblumenstein.bsky.social
Professor and Head of the Chair of Pathology of Trees at Uni Freiburg; mycology, endophyte-pathogen interactions, invasive microorganisms
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kathrin-blumenstein-706306238
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kathrin-blumenstein-706306238
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Fantastic day in the Amance Arboretum, sampling #pine needles with #DothistromaNeedleBlight symptoms with @kathrinblumenstein.bsky.social and Yasin Korkmaz from @uni-freiburg.de on many Asian, European and American pine species.
October 31, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Fantastic day in the Amance Arboretum, sampling #pine needles with #DothistromaNeedleBlight symptoms with @kathrinblumenstein.bsky.social and Yasin Korkmaz from @uni-freiburg.de on many Asian, European and American pine species.
Urban trees are under pressure, but we still know too little about the #pathogens affecting them.
This study of Yasin Korkmaz and me is about #Diplodia species and their emerging role in stem cankers of deciduous trees in #urban environments.
@uni-freiburg.de
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
This study of Yasin Korkmaz and me is about #Diplodia species and their emerging role in stem cankers of deciduous trees in #urban environments.
@uni-freiburg.de
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
First report of various Diplodia spp. causing stem cankers of Ulmus sp., Platanus x hispanica, Aesculus hippocastanum, Fagus sylvatica, Sorbus domestica, Carpinus betulus and Crataegus persimilis in c...
This report documents the first identification of Diplodia species on atypical tree hosts, isolated from stem cankers. Diplodia is part of the Botryosphaeriaceae family, which includes plant pathogens...
link.springer.com
May 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Urban trees are under pressure, but we still know too little about the #pathogens affecting them.
This study of Yasin Korkmaz and me is about #Diplodia species and their emerging role in stem cankers of deciduous trees in #urban environments.
@uni-freiburg.de
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
This study of Yasin Korkmaz and me is about #Diplodia species and their emerging role in stem cankers of deciduous trees in #urban environments.
@uni-freiburg.de
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Our Cluster of Excellence FutureForest got funded! Seven years of research on complex social-ecological systems ahead! Stay tuned! 🌲🌳🧍🧍♂️🌳🌲 @uni-freiburg.de @dfg.de
🎉Ab 1. Januar 2026 fördert die @dfg.de (#DFG) zwei #Exzellenzcluster der #UniFreiburg. Der bisherige #Exzellenzcluster @cibss.bsky.social wird weitere sieben Jahre fortgesetzt. Zudem startet der neue Exzellenzcluster #FutureForests. ufr.link/exzellenzclu...
May 23, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Our Cluster of Excellence FutureForest got funded! Seven years of research on complex social-ecological systems ahead! Stay tuned! 🌲🌳🧍🧍♂️🌳🌲 @uni-freiburg.de @dfg.de
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#IUFRO25CH Congratulations to Yasin Korkmaz from @kathrinblumenstein.bsky.social’s lab on his best poster presentation award 👏👏👏
May 22, 2025 at 12:27 PM
#IUFRO25CH Congratulations to Yasin Korkmaz from @kathrinblumenstein.bsky.social’s lab on his best poster presentation award 👏👏👏
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#IUFRO25CH Blessing Durodola (@kathrinblumenstein.bsky.social’s lab) is investigating #mycobiome dynamics in symptomatic and asymptomatic giant #sequoias
May 23, 2025 at 9:41 AM
#IUFRO25CH Blessing Durodola (@kathrinblumenstein.bsky.social’s lab) is investigating #mycobiome dynamics in symptomatic and asymptomatic giant #sequoias
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🎉Ab 1. Januar 2026 fördert die @dfg.de (#DFG) zwei #Exzellenzcluster der #UniFreiburg. Der bisherige #Exzellenzcluster @cibss.bsky.social wird weitere sieben Jahre fortgesetzt. Zudem startet der neue Exzellenzcluster #FutureForests. ufr.link/exzellenzclu...
May 22, 2025 at 5:23 PM
🎉Ab 1. Januar 2026 fördert die @dfg.de (#DFG) zwei #Exzellenzcluster der #UniFreiburg. Der bisherige #Exzellenzcluster @cibss.bsky.social wird weitere sieben Jahre fortgesetzt. Zudem startet der neue Exzellenzcluster #FutureForests. ufr.link/exzellenzclu...
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#IUFRO25CH @kathrinblumenstein.bsky.social on #emerging canker #pathogens in urban #trees: host expansion of #Diplodia spp. and other opportunistic #fungi in a changing #climate
May 20, 2025 at 7:14 AM
#IUFRO25CH @kathrinblumenstein.bsky.social on #emerging canker #pathogens in urban #trees: host expansion of #Diplodia spp. and other opportunistic #fungi in a changing #climate
Urban soil health matters—more than we think.
Find the new publication of my former MSc student Jan Totzki and Dr. Somidh Saha from the KIT and me here:
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.uf...
#UrbanForestry #SoilHealth #UrbanEcology #GreenCities
Find the new publication of my former MSc student Jan Totzki and Dr. Somidh Saha from the KIT and me here:
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.uf...
#UrbanForestry #SoilHealth #UrbanEcology #GreenCities
April 22, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Urban soil health matters—more than we think.
Find the new publication of my former MSc student Jan Totzki and Dr. Somidh Saha from the KIT and me here:
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.uf...
#UrbanForestry #SoilHealth #UrbanEcology #GreenCities
Find the new publication of my former MSc student Jan Totzki and Dr. Somidh Saha from the KIT and me here:
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.uf...
#UrbanForestry #SoilHealth #UrbanEcology #GreenCities
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🌳 UB3Guard Training School: The Social Dimensions of Urban Tree Biosecurity 🌳
📢 Applications now open!
📅 October 7–10, 2025
📍 Forest Research, Roslin, Scotland
🔗 More info & how to apply: ub3guard.eu/news/social-...
#UrbanTrees #Biosecurity #TreeHealth 🌿 @costprogramme.bsky.social
📢 Applications now open!
📅 October 7–10, 2025
📍 Forest Research, Roslin, Scotland
🔗 More info & how to apply: ub3guard.eu/news/social-...
#UrbanTrees #Biosecurity #TreeHealth 🌿 @costprogramme.bsky.social
The Social Dimensions of Urban Tree Biosecurity - Training School 7-10 October 2025
UB3Guard Training School: The Social Dimensions of Urban Tree Biosecurity
Application now open!
Time: October 7–10, 2025
Location: Forest Research, Forest Research Station, Roslin, Scotland.
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ub3guard.eu
April 3, 2025 at 11:31 AM
🌳 UB3Guard Training School: The Social Dimensions of Urban Tree Biosecurity 🌳
📢 Applications now open!
📅 October 7–10, 2025
📍 Forest Research, Roslin, Scotland
🔗 More info & how to apply: ub3guard.eu/news/social-...
#UrbanTrees #Biosecurity #TreeHealth 🌿 @costprogramme.bsky.social
📢 Applications now open!
📅 October 7–10, 2025
📍 Forest Research, Roslin, Scotland
🔗 More info & how to apply: ub3guard.eu/news/social-...
#UrbanTrees #Biosecurity #TreeHealth 🌿 @costprogramme.bsky.social
Yasin Korkmaz's, Marta Belka's and my new paper explores how overlooked animal vectors spread fungal pathogens in forests. These "cryptic vectors" play a bigger role than we think, especially as climate change shifts species distributions.
rdcu.be/edIXl
#ForestHealth #FungalEcology #ClimateChange
rdcu.be/edIXl
#ForestHealth #FungalEcology #ClimateChange
How cryptic animal vectors of fungi can influence forest health in a changing climate and how to anticipate them
rdcu.be
March 28, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Yasin Korkmaz's, Marta Belka's and my new paper explores how overlooked animal vectors spread fungal pathogens in forests. These "cryptic vectors" play a bigger role than we think, especially as climate change shifts species distributions.
rdcu.be/edIXl
#ForestHealth #FungalEcology #ClimateChange
rdcu.be/edIXl
#ForestHealth #FungalEcology #ClimateChange
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Wie kranke Bäume den Weg zu resilienteren Wäldern aufzeigen: #Baumpathologin @kathrinblumenstein.bsky.social erforscht #Mikroorganismen, die Bäume unter unterschiedlichen klimatischen Verhältnissen schwächen und so den Stoffkreislauf im #Wald stören.
Das ganze Video: ufr.link/baumpathologie-video
Das ganze Video: ufr.link/baumpathologie-video
March 18, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Wie kranke Bäume den Weg zu resilienteren Wäldern aufzeigen: #Baumpathologin @kathrinblumenstein.bsky.social erforscht #Mikroorganismen, die Bäume unter unterschiedlichen klimatischen Verhältnissen schwächen und so den Stoffkreislauf im #Wald stören.
Das ganze Video: ufr.link/baumpathologie-video
Das ganze Video: ufr.link/baumpathologie-video
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Shoutout to all the amazing women in our COST Action! Special thanks to our Chair Prof. Johanna Witzell and WG leaders Dr. Mariella Marzano, Dr. Diana Marciulyniene, Dr. Dijana Vuletic, and Prof. Kathrin Blumenstein for their inspiring contribution.
#WomenInScience
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#WomenInScience
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March 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Shoutout to all the amazing women in our COST Action! Special thanks to our Chair Prof. Johanna Witzell and WG leaders Dr. Mariella Marzano, Dr. Diana Marciulyniene, Dr. Dijana Vuletic, and Prof. Kathrin Blumenstein for their inspiring contribution.
#WomenInScience
@costprogramme.bsky.social
#WomenInScience
@costprogramme.bsky.social
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COST Action UB3Guard event in Novi Sad
International experts & stakeholders gathered to develop inclusive decision support tools for urban tree management. Big thanks to Dr. Milica Zlatković, Dr. Lazar Pavlović & their team and to our amazing Chair Prof. Johanna Witzell
@costprogramme.bsky.social
International experts & stakeholders gathered to develop inclusive decision support tools for urban tree management. Big thanks to Dr. Milica Zlatković, Dr. Lazar Pavlović & their team and to our amazing Chair Prof. Johanna Witzell
@costprogramme.bsky.social
March 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
COST Action UB3Guard event in Novi Sad
International experts & stakeholders gathered to develop inclusive decision support tools for urban tree management. Big thanks to Dr. Milica Zlatković, Dr. Lazar Pavlović & their team and to our amazing Chair Prof. Johanna Witzell
@costprogramme.bsky.social
International experts & stakeholders gathered to develop inclusive decision support tools for urban tree management. Big thanks to Dr. Milica Zlatković, Dr. Lazar Pavlović & their team and to our amazing Chair Prof. Johanna Witzell
@costprogramme.bsky.social
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STSM Report of the Week
This study develops a LAMP assay for detecting Cryptostroma corticale, a major pathogen affecting sycamore maple trees. This rapid diagnostic tool improves forest health monitoring and biosecurity.
#Biosecurity
@costprogramme.bsky.social
@mireiagoga.bsky.social
This study develops a LAMP assay for detecting Cryptostroma corticale, a major pathogen affecting sycamore maple trees. This rapid diagnostic tool improves forest health monitoring and biosecurity.
#Biosecurity
@costprogramme.bsky.social
@mireiagoga.bsky.social
February 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
STSM Report of the Week
This study develops a LAMP assay for detecting Cryptostroma corticale, a major pathogen affecting sycamore maple trees. This rapid diagnostic tool improves forest health monitoring and biosecurity.
#Biosecurity
@costprogramme.bsky.social
@mireiagoga.bsky.social
This study develops a LAMP assay for detecting Cryptostroma corticale, a major pathogen affecting sycamore maple trees. This rapid diagnostic tool improves forest health monitoring and biosecurity.
#Biosecurity
@costprogramme.bsky.social
@mireiagoga.bsky.social
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STSM Report of the Week 🌿
Virulence genes of Diplodia sapinea triggered by abiotic stress using RNA-seq and DGE analyses. New mycoviruses were identified froM RNA-seq data, adding fresh insights into the pathogen's world.
@costprogramme.bsky.social @eterhone.bsky.social @needleblight.bsky.social
Virulence genes of Diplodia sapinea triggered by abiotic stress using RNA-seq and DGE analyses. New mycoviruses were identified froM RNA-seq data, adding fresh insights into the pathogen's world.
@costprogramme.bsky.social @eterhone.bsky.social @needleblight.bsky.social
February 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
STSM Report of the Week 🌿
Virulence genes of Diplodia sapinea triggered by abiotic stress using RNA-seq and DGE analyses. New mycoviruses were identified froM RNA-seq data, adding fresh insights into the pathogen's world.
@costprogramme.bsky.social @eterhone.bsky.social @needleblight.bsky.social
Virulence genes of Diplodia sapinea triggered by abiotic stress using RNA-seq and DGE analyses. New mycoviruses were identified froM RNA-seq data, adding fresh insights into the pathogen's world.
@costprogramme.bsky.social @eterhone.bsky.social @needleblight.bsky.social
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STSM Report of the Week🌿
This study compiles available & emerging technologies for detecting & managing invasive pests, highlighting innovative tools to boost biosecurity and protect forest and urban ecosystems.
@costprogramme.bsky.social
#STSM #InvasivePests #Biosecurity #PestManagement
This study compiles available & emerging technologies for detecting & managing invasive pests, highlighting innovative tools to boost biosecurity and protect forest and urban ecosystems.
@costprogramme.bsky.social
#STSM #InvasivePests #Biosecurity #PestManagement
February 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
STSM Report of the Week🌿
This study compiles available & emerging technologies for detecting & managing invasive pests, highlighting innovative tools to boost biosecurity and protect forest and urban ecosystems.
@costprogramme.bsky.social
#STSM #InvasivePests #Biosecurity #PestManagement
This study compiles available & emerging technologies for detecting & managing invasive pests, highlighting innovative tools to boost biosecurity and protect forest and urban ecosystems.
@costprogramme.bsky.social
#STSM #InvasivePests #Biosecurity #PestManagement
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Open call for DAAD funded PhD students of our graduate school of biology and medicine @uni-freiburg.de
Please apply, if you are interested in joining us or one of our fantastic colleagues!
www.daad.de/en/studying-...
Please apply, if you are interested in joining us or one of our fantastic colleagues!
www.daad.de/en/studying-...
"PhD positions in life sciences available at SGBM, with DAAD GSSP scholarships" - University of Freiburg Spemann Graduate School of Biology and Medicine (SGBM) Dr. Alida Filippi - DAAD
Want to do your PhD in Germany? University of Freiburg Spemann Graduate School of Biology and Medicine (SGBM) Dr. Alida Filippi is offering with "PhD positions in life sciences available at SGBM, wi...
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February 7, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Open call for DAAD funded PhD students of our graduate school of biology and medicine @uni-freiburg.de
Please apply, if you are interested in joining us or one of our fantastic colleagues!
www.daad.de/en/studying-...
Please apply, if you are interested in joining us or one of our fantastic colleagues!
www.daad.de/en/studying-...
Special and beautiful formation of 'Hair ice' on deadwood caused by the Basidiomycete Exidiopsis effusa.
Here in the Black Forest in southern Germany.
#mycology #nature #fungaldiversity #Schwarzwald #fungi
Here in the Black Forest in southern Germany.
#mycology #nature #fungaldiversity #Schwarzwald #fungi
February 4, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Special and beautiful formation of 'Hair ice' on deadwood caused by the Basidiomycete Exidiopsis effusa.
Here in the Black Forest in southern Germany.
#mycology #nature #fungaldiversity #Schwarzwald #fungi
Here in the Black Forest in southern Germany.
#mycology #nature #fungaldiversity #Schwarzwald #fungi
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STSM Report of the Week 🌿
This study examines the isolation of Phytophthora spp., major forest pathogens, and their biological control using essential oils and metabolites.
#STSM #Phytophthora #ForestHealth #Biocontrol #BioSecurity #UrbanForestry #CityTrees
This study examines the isolation of Phytophthora spp., major forest pathogens, and their biological control using essential oils and metabolites.
#STSM #Phytophthora #ForestHealth #Biocontrol #BioSecurity #UrbanForestry #CityTrees
January 31, 2025 at 12:27 PM
STSM Report of the Week 🌿
This study examines the isolation of Phytophthora spp., major forest pathogens, and their biological control using essential oils and metabolites.
#STSM #Phytophthora #ForestHealth #Biocontrol #BioSecurity #UrbanForestry #CityTrees
This study examines the isolation of Phytophthora spp., major forest pathogens, and their biological control using essential oils and metabolites.
#STSM #Phytophthora #ForestHealth #Biocontrol #BioSecurity #UrbanForestry #CityTrees
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Collaborative Approaches to Urban Tree Biosecurity: Stakeholders’ Perceptions, Actions & Social Networks
This study, led by Alessandro Paletto and with contributions from Urban Tree Guard COST Action members, explores collaboration in urban tree biosecurity.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
This study, led by Alessandro Paletto and with contributions from Urban Tree Guard COST Action members, explores collaboration in urban tree biosecurity.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Collaborative approaches to urban tree biosecurity: Stakeholder’s perceptions, actions and social networks
In past decades, urban tree biosecurity has taken on growing importance worldwide. Stakeholders play a key role in countering the spread of invasive a…
www.sciencedirect.com
January 27, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Collaborative Approaches to Urban Tree Biosecurity: Stakeholders’ Perceptions, Actions & Social Networks
This study, led by Alessandro Paletto and with contributions from Urban Tree Guard COST Action members, explores collaboration in urban tree biosecurity.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
This study, led by Alessandro Paletto and with contributions from Urban Tree Guard COST Action members, explores collaboration in urban tree biosecurity.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
What a diversity of saprotrophic fungi have been fighting for their realms in this felled beech tree while it had still been alive - all hidden from our eyes
#fungi #biodiversity
#fungi #biodiversity
January 26, 2025 at 6:34 PM
What a diversity of saprotrophic fungi have been fighting for their realms in this felled beech tree while it had still been alive - all hidden from our eyes
#fungi #biodiversity
#fungi #biodiversity
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Check out how Diplodia sapinea emerge in Finland! Funded by Alfred Kordelin Foundation #suuretkulttuurihankkeet & @LukeFinland We used citizen science to gather samples! My favourite pathogen 😅
doi.org/10.1016/j.fg...
doi.org/10.1016/j.fg...
Redirecting
doi.org
December 23, 2024 at 11:05 AM
Check out how Diplodia sapinea emerge in Finland! Funded by Alfred Kordelin Foundation #suuretkulttuurihankkeet & @LukeFinland We used citizen science to gather samples! My favourite pathogen 😅
doi.org/10.1016/j.fg...
doi.org/10.1016/j.fg...