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Dr. Christina M. Müller

research associate

 

+49 (0)641-9935173

Justus-Liebig-Universität

AG Spezielle Botanik

Heinrich-Buff-Ring 38

D-35392 Giessen

 

 

current research project

 

  Scientific career

  •  2007-2010 Studies in Biology, JLU-Giessen, Germany
  • 2010 Bachelor of Science in Biologie “ Population genetic studies in Senecio jacobaea and Senecio erucifolius”, Institute of Botany, Systematic Botany group, Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen, Deutschland
  • 2010- 2012 Studies in Biology, JLU-Giessen, Germany
  • 2012 Master of Science in Biologie “Investigation of differentiation in a fragmented habitat of Geropogon hybridus Sch. Bip. (Asteraceae)“, Institute of Botany, Systematic Botany group, Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen, Deutschland
  • Oct. 2012- March 2013: Research Associate, Institute of Botany, Systematic Botany group, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Germany
  • 2013 - 2017 Doktorandin at the Institute of Botany, Systematic Botany group, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Germany
  • Dez 2017 Dr. rer. nat.
  • 2017- 03/2020: Research assistant in the project "Comparative transcriptome analysis and phenotypic monitoring of Trifolium pratense (Fabaceae) under land use aspects (TRATSCH II)" at the Institute of Botany, AG Systematic Botany, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Germany.
  • 03/2020-03/2021: Research assistant in the project "Development of an automated multi-sensor station for biodiversity monitoring (AMMOD) - Subproject 8: Metabarcoding" at the Institute of Botany, AG Systematic Botany, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Germany
  • since 04/2021: Academic Councillor, Institute of Botany, AG Systematic Botany, Justus-Liebig-University

 

Teaching experience

  • Supervision of graduation theses (BSc thesis, MSc thesis, dissertations, state examination theses)
  • Lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical courses for biology students (BSc , MSc, teaching post, veterinary, food chemists) in the fields of botany (anatomy, morphology, systematics, evolution).

 

Publications

  • Walter Durka , Stefan G. Michalski , Johannes Hofner , Anna Bucharova , Filip Kola´ˇr , Christina M. Muller , Christoph Oberprieler , et al., the RegioDiv Consortium, Assessment of genetic diversity among seed transfer zones for multiple grassland plant species across Germany, Basic and Applied Ecology (2024), doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.baae.2024.11.004
  • Durka W., Michalski S.G. et al. (2024): RegioDiv – Genetische Vielfalt krautiger Pflanzenarten in Deutschland und Empfehlungen für die Regiosaatgut-Praxis. BfN-Schriften 687. Bundesamt für Naturschutz. Bonn: 315 S. DOI: 10.19217/skr687

  • Durka W, Michalski SG, Höfner J, Kolář F, Müller CM, Oberprieler C, Šemberová K und das RegioDiv Konsortium (2024) RegioDiv -  Genetische Vielfalt krautiger Pflanzenarten in Deutschland: Zusammenfassung und Empfehlungen für die Regiosaatgut-Praxis. Natur und Landschaft 99:322-332. https://doi.org/10.19217/NuL2024-07-02

  • Kodad S, Müller CM, Jawarneh M, Becker A, Elamrani A, Atika M, Abid M (2024) Analysis of the extremely diverse local Moroccan almond varieties provides essential resources for conservation and breeding. Genet Resour Crop Evol (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-024-02166-1

  • Benkirane, C., Charif, M., Müller, C.M. et al. (2023) Population structure and genetic diversity of Moroccan cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.) germplasm through simple sequence repeat (SSR) analysis. Genet Resour Crop Evol. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-023-01754-x

  • Jung SJ, Müller CM, Wissemann V (2023) Small-scale analysis of population genetics and abundance patterns of honeysuckle Lonicera periclymenum L. (Caprifoliaceae) in a North Sea island woodland system. Journal of Applied Botany and Food Quality 96, 75 - 80, DOI:10.5073/JABFQ.2023.096.009

  • Gross T, Müller CM, Becker A, Gemeinholzer B, Wissemann V (2021) Common garden versus common practice – Phenotypic changes in Trifolium pratense L. in response to repeated mowing. Journal of Applied Botany and Food Quality 94:1-6. https://doi.org/10.5073/JABFQ.2021.094.001
  • Gemeinholzer, B., Reiker, J., Müller, C. M., & Wissemann, V. (2020). Genotypic and phenotypic distinctness of restored and indigenous populations of Pimpinella saxifraga L. Eight or more years after restoration. Plant Biology (Stuttgart, Germany). Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1111/plb.13174
  • Eschenbrenner S., Müller C.M., Gemeinholzer B., Wissemann V. (2019) Genetic diversity and implications for conservation strategies of Drosera rotundifolia L. (Droseraceae) in northern Germany (Schleswig-Holstein). Mires and Peat, Volume 24 (2019), Article 24, 1–12. DOI: 10.19189/MaP.2018.KHR.375
  • Müller C.M., Linke, B., Strickert M., Ziv Y., Giladi I., Gemeinholzer B. (2019) Comparative genomic analysis of three co-occurring annual Asteraceae along micro-geographic fragmentation scenarios. Perspect Plant Ecol. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ppees.2019.125486
  • Nakintu J., Albrecht C., Müller C.M., Kagoro-Rugunda G., Andama M., Olet E.A., Lejju J.B., Gemeinholzer B. (2019) Exploring the genetic diversity of jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) grown in Uganda based on SSRmarkers. Genet Resour Crop Evol. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-019-00830-5
  • Wada E, Feyissa T, Tesfaye K,  Müller CM,  Gemeinholzer B (2018): Genetic diversity of Ethiopian Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L.) Schott accessions assessed with AFLPs. Genet Resour Crop Evol. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-018-0677-7

  • Opitz A, Müller CM, Gemeinholzer B, Wissemann V (2018) Populationsgenetische Untersuchungen an hessischen Populationen von Cypripedium calceolus. Botanik und Naturschutz in Hessen 30, 67-82

  • Christina M. Müller, Björn Huwe, Volker Wissemann, Jasmin Joshi, Birgit Gemeinholzer (2017) Conservation genetic assessment of four plant species in a small replica of a steppe ecosystem >30 years after establishment. Biodivers Conserv.26(11), 2699-2716 DOI 10.1007/s10531-017-1381-1
  • Christina M. Müller, Benjamin Schulz, Daniel Lauterbach, Michael Ristow, Volker Wissemann, Birgit Gemeinholzer (2016) Geropogon hybridus (L.) Sch. Bip. (Asteraceae) exhibits micro-geographic genetic divergence at ecological range limits along a steep precipitation gradient. Plant Systematics and Evolution. in press
  • Christina M. Müller, Pierre Kröning, Volker Wissemann, Birgit Gemeinholzer (2016) Kann genetische Diversität in Botanischen Gärten ex-situ bewahrt werden? BfN-Skripten 436 (S. 185-192), Bonn-Bad Godesberg. ISBN 978-3-89624-172-6 

 

Talk

  • Christina .M. Müller, Volker Wissemann, Birgit Gemeinholzer. 2015: „Kann durch ex situ Maßnahmen genetische Diversität bewahrt werden?“ Bundesamt für Naturschutz -Internationale Naturschutz-Akademie Insel Vilm (BfN) 2015, Insel Vilm, Deutschland

 

Poster

  • Christina M. Müller, Björn Huwe, Volker Wissemann, Birgit Gemeinholzer. 2015: „Ex situ populations in botanic gardens and their suitability for conservation purposes”. 45. Jahrestagung der Gesellschaft für Ökologie (GfÖ) 2015, Göttingen, Deutschland.
  • Christina M. Müller, Volker Wissemann, Birgit Gemeinholzer. 2014: „Island hopping and Sex on the Island” - Different reproductive and dispersal strategy of two sympatric Asteraceae species. BioDivEvo 2014, 15. Jahrestagung der Gesellschaft für Biologische Systematik (GfBS); 22. Internationale Symposium der Deutschen Botanischen Gesellschaft (DBG) Dresden, Deutschland.
  • Christina M. Müller, Volker Wissemann, Birgit Gemeinholzer. 2012: “: Investigating Geropogon hybridus (Asteraceae) population differentiation along fragmented habitats”. 21. Internationale Symposium der Deutschen Botanischen Gesellschaft (DBG) 2012, Mainz, Deutschland.