Mata Atlântica

Research topic

Fruiting, fruit characteristics, seed dispersal patterns, seed rain and its importance for regeneration processes in Atlantic Rainforest fragments of NE Brazil.

Academic degrees  

2003	Diploma in Environmental Sciences, University of Duisburg-Essen

Professional positions 

2006 - present	PhD-Student
2004 - 2005	Research assistant, Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago Environmental and Conservation Programs, Dr. R. Foster

Research presentations

Knörr U., Piechowski D., Gottsberger, G. 2009: Fragment size effects on /Cecropia/ species in the seed rain of northeastern Brazilian Antlantic Forest fragments. -- Joint Annual Meeting ATBC/GTÖ 2009, Marburg.

Knörr U, Gottsberger G. 2008: Does forest fragment size influence seed rain in the fragmented Atlantic forest of NE Brazil? – 21st Annual Meeting of the Society of Tropical Ecology (gtö), Hohenheim.

Knörr U, Gottsberger G. 2007: Tamanho de fragmento da floresta Atlântica em Pernambuco influencia a produção de frutos e sementes.- In: Barbosa LM, Santos Junior Dos, NA (Org.), A Botânica no Brasil, pesquisa, ensino e políticas públicas ambientais. 58° Congesso Nacional de Botânica, São Paulo.

Knörr U, Homeier J, Breckle S-W. 2004: Population structure of two tree species in the altitudinal gradient of a montane rain forest in Southern Ecuador - 17th Annual Meeting of the Society of Tropical Ecology (gtö), Bayreuth.