This graduate course is offered by the University of Basel and the Zurich-Basel Plant Science Center (PSC) for advanced biology students with basic plant science training. Course topics include microclimatology, ecophysiology, biodiversity, reproductive biology, vegetation, and ecosystem ecology.

The course includes lectures, field excursions and project work. Participation is limited to 24 students. Full board cost is CHF 400 (exclusive travel expenses). For registration refer to flyer.

Flyer (PDF, 1 MB)

Congratulations to all Zurich-Basel Plant Science Center members listed as highly cited researchers in 2021!

Agriculture
Johan Six, ETH Zurich

Cross-Field
Jordi Bascompte, University of Zurich
Christian Körner, emeritus University of Basel
Klaus Schläppi, University of Basel
Marcel van der Heijden,University of Zurich & Agroscope

Plant & Animal Science
Enrico Martinoia, emeritus, University of Zurich
Cyril Zipfel, University of Zurich

Each year the Web of Science publishes a list recognizing the world-class researchers. They are selected for their exceptional research performance, demonstrated by producing multiple highly cited papers that rank in the top 1% by citations for field and year in the Web of Science.
WebOfScience Highly-cited 2021

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PSC Fields of Activities

PhD and Postdoc Funding and Fellowship Programs
Research Directions
Research Networks

Master's Coursework
PhD Program in Plant Sciences
PhD Program in Science & Policy

Conferences and Symposia
Public Round Tables
Plant Sciences at School
Dialog im Quartier
CreativeLabZ
Klimagarten

• JRC-PSC Collaborative Doctoral Program
• Syngeta-PSC Fellowships
• RESPONSE – Doctoral Program (MSCA COFUND H2020)