Department of Biology and Environmental Sciences, University of Gothenburg

At our department research and teaching related to plant biology and environmental science is conducted. This includes studies of molecular life processes in plants, the evolution and systematics of plants and fungi as well as the alpine plant ecology. Other important topics are the biological diversity and influence of climate, carbon dioxide and ozone on forests and cultivated land. In addition, emission of greenhouse gases and air pollution exposure are significant areas of activity. We also work extensively with the effect of toxic compounds in aquatic ecosystems on algae, fish and other organisms.