Master theses
2012
Kolly Anna, (2012), The Influence of Biodegradable Plastics on Plant Productivity and Soil Carbon/Nitrogen Content, (PD Dr. Helmut Brandl)
Horgan Katie, (2012), The structure of host-parasite networks in Zurich city gardens, (PD Dr. Lindsay Turnbull, Prof. Dr. Owen Petchey)
Hartman Kyle, (2012), Carbon dynamics of soil and plant litter exposed to elevated CO2 in a free air carbon dioxide enrichment (FACE) experiment, (PD Dr. Pascal Niklaus)
Oliveira Emily Miranda, (2012), Global Scale Quantification of Functional Diversity of Bird Communities in Rural and Urban areas, (Prof. Dr. Owen Petchey, Dr. Juan Diego Ibanez-Alamo, Dr. Karl Evans)
Taylor Rachel, (2012), Habitat Restoration Effectiveness in Restoring Plant-Seed Disperser Interactions Using Seychelles’ Inselbergs as Model Systems, (Dr. Dennis Hansen, Dr. Christopher Kaiser-Bunbury, James Mougal)
Perez Rodriguez Karina, (2012), Seasonal influence of run-of-river hydropower reservoirs on the CH4 dynamics along the Aare river: from sources to transport and emissions, (PD Dr. Pascal Niklaus, Prof. Dr. Bernhard Wehrli, Tonya Del Sontro, Sébastien Sollberger)
Lörcher Franziska, (2012), Enhancing genetic diversity requires continued release of bearded vultures (Gypaetus barbatus) from captivity, (Prof. L. Keller)
2011
Sarah Pellkofer, (2011), The effects of local and landscape-level characteristics on the abundance and diversity of solitary-nesting Hymenoptera in urban family grades, (PD. Dr. Lindsay Ann Turnbull, Dr. Gabriela Schaepman-Strub)
Samson Kidane, (2011), A Study on The Relation Between Nitrous Oxide (N2O) Emissions and Denitrification Enzyme Activity in Grassland, (PD. Dr. Pascal Niklaus)
David Emmerth, (2011), Effects of tree species richness on leaf demography in a Chinese subtropical forest, (Prof. Dr. Bernhard Schmid, PD. Dr. Pascal Niklaus)
Rebecca Stecher, (2011), How do photobiont populations, forest stand and three characteristics influence the establishment of the lichen Lobaria pulmonaria?, (Prof. Dr. Christoph Scheidegger, Prof. Dr. Bernhard Schmid)
Nathalie Brügger, (2011), Using spectral reflectance of Sphagnum for non-destructive estimation of water content and potential growth, (Dr. Gabriela Schaepman-Strub, Juul Limpers)
Nathalie Séchaud, (2011), Peat-based versus peat-free garden soil, (PD. Dr. Lindsay Ann Turnbull, Claudia Hegglin)
Thomas Rime, (2011), Impact of N fertilization on methane fluxes in a well-aerated grassland soil: Investigation from the ecosystem to the micro scale, (PD. Dr. Pascal Niklaus)
Thierry Spiess, (2011), Potential of Brownfields for Urban Biodiversity Conservation - From residential use to habitats, (PD. Dr. Marcus Hall, Prof. Dr. Bernhard Schmid)
Wyss Andy (2011) The journey of the European hoopoe (Upupa epops) (Prof. L. Keller, PD Dr. Lukas Jenni)
Maag Nino (2011) Chorthippus pullus in a dynamic river ecosystem: Patch occupancy, connectivity and genetic variability (Prof. L. Keller, PD Dr. Lukas Jenni)
Gerber Michael (2011) Territory choice of the Wood Warbler Phylloscopus sibilatrix in Switzerland in relation to habitat structure and rodent density (Dr. G. Pasinelli, Prof. H.-U. Reyer)
Gmür Matthias (2011) Effects of an emerging amphibian pathogen on amphibian population (Dr. B. Schmidt, Prof. H.-U. Reyer)
Lippuner Mario (2011) Describing the ecological niche of Rana dalmatina considering metapopulation theory and source-sink models (Dr. B. Schmidt, Prof. H.-U. Reyer)
Lüthi Moritz D. (2011) Distribution and prevalence of an amphibian pathogen in permanent and temporary ponds (Dr. B.Schmidt, Prof. H.-U. Reyer)
Nägeli Simone (2011) Ecological performance of F1 and F2 offspring hybrids of transgenic wheat resistant to powdery mildew (Prof. B. Schmid, O. Kalinina)
2010
Bärtschi Esther (2010) Habitat selection and social organization in a medium-sized African antilope is modified by seasonal climatic change (Dr. W. Suter, Prof. H.-U. Reyer)
Bin Dzulkifli David Dzaeman (2010) Growth and survival trade-offs in seedlings of 16 Dipterocarpaceae species (Prof. A. Hector)
Bitterlin Lisa (2010) Climate is changing and the birds are responding - A meta-analysis on migration timing (Dr. J. Van Buskirk, Prof. H.-U. Reyer)
Bollinger Rahel (2010) Biodiversity impact on carbon fluxes of young sub-tropical forests under climate change (Prof. B. Schmid, Dr. Y. Salmon)
Bozzuto Claudio (2010) Using simulations to assess reintroduction strategies in terms of population viability and genetic diversity - The case of the Floreana mockingbird (Prof. L. Keller)
Chen Yahan (2010) The importance of soil biota and nutrient availability in plant invasions (Prof. B.Schmid, Prof. J. Joshi)
Eichholzer Anna (2010) Testing the applicability of pictures taken by camera-traps for monitoring the European wildcat Felis silvestris silvestris in the Jura Mountains of Switzerland (Prof. L. Keller, Dr. U. Breitenmoser)
Frascaroli Fabrizio (2010) Sanctus Locus: Presence, distribution and potential for biodiversity conservation of sacred natural sites in Central Italy (Prof. B. Schmid, Prof. M. Hall)
Frischauf Annika (2010) The influence of plant species richness of meadow-like arrays on the stress recovery of humans (Porf. B. Schmid, Prof. P. Lindemann-Matthies)
Hollinger Daniel (2010) The effect of temperature on the performance of water frog tadpoles of the Pelophylax esculentus-complex (Prof. H.-U. Reyer, N. Pruvost)
Howard Keya (2010)Allelopathic effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on agricultural weeds (Prof. B. Schmid, Prof. M. van der Heijden)
Keller Nina (2010) Reintroduction of captive-bred grey partridges (Perdix perdix): assessing personality and physiological stress (PD Dr. L. Jenni, Prof. H.-U. Reyer)
Kitara Nuru N. (2010) Determination of soil carbon stock from different land cover and uses as a strategy to enhance forest conservation and mitigate climate change (Dr. L. Turnbull, Dr. F. Hagedorn)
Lopes Greene Rita (2010) Perception of plant diversity by different nationalities living in Switzerland (Prof. B. Schmid, Prof. P. Lindemann-Matthies)
Lukomska Nataliia (2010) The economic value of real options in biodiversity management: The case of bush encroachment control in semi-arid rangelands (Prof. S. Baumgärtner, Prof. B. Schmid)
Mohebbi Nayeh Fatemeh (2010) Isolation and identification of bacteria and fungal contaminants from different Cyanobacteria cultures (Prof. H. Bagheri, Prof. H.-U. Reyer)
Mota Pereira Flavia K. (2010) The effects of organic farming on biodiversity: a meta-analysis (Prof. A. Hector, Dr. L. Turnbull)
Peyer Niklaus (2010) Historical evidence for the presence of the emerging amphibian pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Longcore et al. 1999) in Switzerland (Dr. B. Schmidt, Prof. H.-U. Reyer)
Rieben Silvan (2010) Gene flow in genetically modified wheat (Prof. B. Schmid, S. Zeller)
Ruiz Mendoza Sandi C. (2010) Is disease the key to maintaining biodiversity? (Dr. L. Turnbull, Prof. B. Schmid)
Rutz Linda (2010) Distribution of groundwater fauna along environmental gradients and utilisation of organic resources (Dr. T. Tonser, Prof. H.-U. Reyer)
Schär Sämi (2010) Host specialization of parasitc wasps on thistle feeding aphids (Dr. C. Vorburger, Prof. H.-U. Reyer)
Schmid Maike (2010) Age effects on resistance against parasitoids (Dr. C. Vorburger, Prof. H.-U. Reyer)
Senn Mike (2010) Divergence in reproductive traits of three-spined stickleback inhabiting contrasting temperatures (K. Räsäne, B. Kristjanson, Prof. H.-U. Reyer)
Signer Meret (2010) Individual variation and the role of sex, age, and family in shaping the scent of snow voles, Chionomys nivalis (Prof. L. Keller, Dr. P. Wandeler, Dr. E. Postma)
2009
Baumgartner Simone (2009) Experimental infection of three native European amphibian larvae by the pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Dr. J. Van Buskirk, Prof. H.-U. Reyer)
Capelli Romina (2009) The role of financial institutions on trade-offs between biodiversity conservation and development (Prof. B. Schmid, PD Dr. Irmi Seidl)
Ferrari Adele (2009) Biological weed control with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (Dr. M. van der Heijden, Prof. B.Schmid)
Fierz Jean-Martin (2009) Einfluss von Habitatsparametern auf die Populationsstruktur und Biomasse von Bachforellen (Salmo trutta fario) sowie die Artenvielfalt der Fischfauna (A. Peter, Prof. H.-U. Reyer)
Gehr Benedikt (2009) Feeding heights of elephants in the Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa (Prof. L. Keller)
Iniguez Gallardo Veronica (2009) Media influence on environmental perception and knowledge of people in southern Ecuador (PD Dr. P. Lindemann-Matthies, Prof. B. Schmid)
Knecht Sarah (2009) Benefits and challenges of forest education in primary schools in the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland (Dr. P. Lindemann-Matthies)
Kundela Andreas (2009) Leaf area index estimation and radiation interception measurements in Chinese subtropical forests: assessment of methods in heterogeneous topography (Prof. B. Schmid)
Last Luisa (2009) Aeromicrobiology - vertical and horizontal distribution of particles and microbes in forests (Prof. B. Schmid, PD Dr. H. Brandl)
Marty Thomas (2009) Does natural gardening increase the ecological and aesthetic value of a garden? (Prof. B. Schmid, PD Dr. P. Lindemann-Matthies)
Nates Juliana (2009) Children's knowledge, perception and appreciation of native and non-native plant and animal species in Valle Fertil, Argentina (Dr. P. Lindemann-Matthies)
Sedlacek Janosch (2009) Demography and inbreeding depression in the rare, endemic Echium wildpretii (Boraginaceae) (Prof. B. Schmid, Dr. M. Albrecht)
Tanadini Lorenzo (2009) Effects of habitat management on amphibian patch occupancy (Dr. B. Schmidt, Prof. H.-U. Reyer)
Vogt Kristina (2009) Factors controlling wolf population dynamics in three different areas of Europe (Prof. L. Keller, Prof. M. Apollonio, Dr. A. Gazzola)
Waibel Ellen Annika (2009) Mixed effects of ingestion by the Aldabran giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea) on the germination of alien plant species on the Mascarene Islands (Prof. B. Schmid, Dr. M. Albrecht)
Zuppinger-Dingley Debra (2009) Invasive plant species held in check by negative feedbacks in home-ranges (Prof. B. Schmid, Prof. J. Joshi)
2008
Bammatter Lukas (2008) Habitatspräferenzen bei der Reproduktion von Seeforellen (Salmo trutta lacustris) in kleinen Fliessgewässern (A. Hertig, Prof. H.-U.Reyer)
Bühler Dominique (2008) Local adaptation and colonization of Carex acuta (L.) in an endangered lakeshore community at Lake Constance (Dr. J. Joshi, Prof. B. Schmid)
Camenzind Mathieu (2008) Standorttreue und Mikrohoming von Bachforelle (Salmo trutta fario) und Alet (Leuciscus cephalus) in Fliessgewässern (A. Hertig, Prof. H.-U.Reyer)
Cottle Lauren (2008) Teacher attitudes and pedagogical strategies towards using school grounds as settings for ecological education (Dr. P. Lindemann-Matthies, Prof. B. Schmid)
Dafont Laura (2008) Individual variation in circulation corticosterone levels in the hoopoe (Upupa epops) (PD Dr. L. Jenni, Prof. H.U. Reyer)
Gerner Thomas (2008) Home range, habitat use and social behaviour of the endangered Mauritian gecko Phelsuma guentheri (Prof. C. Müller, Dr. D. Hansen)
Hyseni Mimoza (2008) Perception of and attitudes towards biodiversity by experts and laypersons in Kosovo - a key to conservation (Dr. P. Lindemann-Matthies, Prof. B. Schmid)
Keller Dominique (2008) People's attitudes towards the role of forests and their perception of forest diversity - a cross-cultural comparison between China and Switzerland (Dr. P. Lindemann-Matthies, Prof. B. Schmid)
Li Xuefei (2008) Relationship between functional traits and nitrogen resorption efficiency in subtropical forest
Lopez Gladko Angelica (2008) Influence of Pseudomonas kilonensis / brassicacearum on growth of plants and fungi (Prof. B. Schmid, PD Dr. H. Brandl)
Ravaioli Maja (2008) Biodiversität in Webauftritten von Tourismusdestinationen: eine Inhaltsanalyse touristischer Websites in Graubünden und im Berner Oberland (Dr. P. Lindemann-Matthies)
Reinhard Johanna (2008) Fitness consequences of natal dispersal in the snow vole (Chionomys nivalis) (Prof. L. Keller, Dr. P. Wandeler)
Riesen Matthias (2008) Plant-pollinator network assembly along the chronosequence of the glacier foreland Morteratsch (Swiss Alps) (Prof. B. Schmid, Prof. C. Müller)
Roth Barbara (2009) Swiss people's attitudes towards invasive non-indigenous plant species (PD Dr. P. Lindemann-Matthies, Prof. B. Schmid)
Stenflo Martin (2008) Ecological trade-off in tropical rainforest seedlings - Growth versus defense in response to light and defoliation among Dipterocarpaceae seedlings (Prof. Dr. Andy Hector)
Wegmann Michèle (2008) Investigation of HSP70 levels in Galápagos mockingbirds (Prof. L. Keller)
Wyss Aline (2008) Correlations between chorus size and genetic diversity in Hyla arborea in the Reuss valley, Switzerland (Prof. P. Schmid-Hempel, S. Angelone, Dr. B. Schmidt)