Andy Siegenthaler
Dr. Andy Siegenthaler
Researcher
Department of Environment, Earth & Ecosystems
Centre for Earth, Planetary, Space & Astronomical Research (CEPSAR)
The Open University
Gass building
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0) 190 885 80 76
Phone2: +44 (0) 745 692 86 86
URL Institution:
www.open.ac.uk/science/environment-earth-ecosystems/Personal URL:
link
Additional functions:
Postdoctoral research associate
President of the Swiss academic alpin club association
Key Publications of Andy Siegenthaler (up to ten) :
Siegenthaler, A., Buttler, A., Grosvernier, P., Gobat, J.M., Nilsson, M.B., Mitchell, E.A., 2013. Factors modulating cottongrass seedling growth stimulation to enhanced nitrogen and carbon dioxide: compensatory tradeoffs in leaf dynamics and allocation to meet potassium-limited growth. Oecologia 171, 557-570.
Siegenthaler A, Buttler A, Bragazza L, Heijden Evd, Grosvernier P, Gobat J-M & Mitchell EAD (2010) Litter- and ecosystem-driven decomposition under elevated CO2 and enhanced N deposition in a Sphagnum peatland. Soil Biology and Biochemistry 42: 968-977.
Samaritani E, Siegenthaler A, Yli-Petäys M, Buttler A, Christin P & Mitchell E (2011) Seasonal Net Ecosystem Carbon Exchange of a Regenerating Cutaway Bog: How Long Does it Take to Restore the C-Sequestration Function? Restoration Ecology 19 (4): 480–489
Bragazza L., Buttler A., Siegenthaler A. & Mitchell E.A.D. (2009): Plant litter decomposition and nutrient release in peatlands. In: “Northern peatlands and carbon cycling” (Eds: Baird A., Belyea L., Comas X. et al). Geophysical Monograph Series, Volume 184, 299 pp.
Artz RRE, Chapman SJ, Siegenthaler A, Mitchell EAD, Buttler A, Bortoluzzi E, Gilbert D, Yli-Petays M, Vasander H, Francez AJ (2008) Functional microbial diversity in regenerating cutover peatlands responds to vegetation succession. Journal of Applied Ecology, 45, 1799-1809.
Bortoluzzi E, Epron D, Siegenthaler A, Gilbert D & Buttler A (2006) Carbon balance of a European mountain bog at contrasting stages of regeneration. New Phytol. 172: 708-718
E.A.D. Mitchell, A. Buttler, Ph. Grosvernier, H. Rydin, A. Siegenthaler, J.-M. Gobat (2002). Contrasted effects of increased N and CO2 levels on two keystone species in peatlands restoration and implications for global change. Journal of Ecology 90:529-533.
Siegenthaler A, van der Heijden E, Mitchell EAD, Buttler A, Grosvernier P, Gobat J-M (2001). Effects of elevated atmospheric CO2 and mineral nitrogen deposition on litter decomposition in a peatland in the Swiss Jura mountains. In: Visconti G, Beniston M, Iannorelli ED & Barba D (Eds.) Global change and protected areas. Advances in global change research Vol. 9. Kluwer Academic Publishers. pp. 311-321.
Expertise of Andy Siegenthaler:
| Expertise Category | Specific Expertise |
|---|
| Expert Type | Scientific / Fundamental Research |
| Applied Sciences / Technologies / Engineering |
| Topic Atmosphere | Climate |
| Air Pollution |
| Topic Hydrosphere | Fresh Water Systems / Rivers / Lakes |
| Topic Integrated Systems | Carbon Cycle |
| Biogeochemical Cycles except Carbon |
| Nutrient Cycle / Food Chain |
| Topic Ecosystems | Terrestrial Ecosystems |
| Topic Economy/ResourceUse | Energy |
| Topic Technology | Biotechnology |
| Topic Sustainability | Ecological Sustainability |
| Spatial Zones | Mountain / Highland |
| Lowland |
| Spatial Scale | Global / Hemispheric |
| Regional |
| Time Frame | Past: Quarternary |
| Recent / Today |
| Future |
| Statistical Focus | Mean Change / Trends |
| Time Scale | Seasonal / Annual |
| Decadal / Centennial |
| Methods | Data Collection - Measurement |
| Data Analysis |
| Modeling |
| GeoForum Geo-Technology | Hydrogeology |
| GeoForum Environmental-Technology | Waste Storage and Management |
Specialties of Andy Siegenthaler:
Wetland and peatland ecology, microbial ecology, molecular ecology, biogeochemistry, greenhouse gases, stable isotopes, decomposition, plant secondary compounds, stress of plants, tropics
Last update: 8/14/23
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