Institute of Sustainable Chemistry
Organisational unit: Institute
Organisation profile
At the Institute of Sustainable Chemistry the research and teaching activities focus on Environmental Chemistry as well as Sustainable Chemistry. Environmental Chemistry focuses on studies regarding the environmental fate and behaviour of already existing chemicals, Sustainable Chemistry develops in a more holistic approach solutions that meet the criteria of sustainability.
In addition, the Institute for Sustainable Chemistry is also home to the didactics of natural sciences with its research and teaching activities in the profession of chemistry, biology and science education with the reference subject of natural sciences.
Main research areas
Key topics of our research field are as follows:
- Sustainable Chemistry and Sustainable Pharmacy
- Inclusive science education
- Efficient use of biogenic resources
- 2013
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Betriebliche Umweltinformationssysteme: Sichtweisen und Definitionen
Möller, A., 2013, Umweltinformationssysteme: Definitionen, Bedeutung und Konzeption. Mokosch, M. & Urban, T. (eds.). 1 ed. Aachen: Shaker Verlag, p. 23 - 31 9 p. (MIS-Schriftenreihe; vol. 3).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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Biotic and abiotic degradation of S-metolachlor and its commercial product Mercantor Gold® in aqueous media
Gutowski, L., Olsson, O. & Kümmerer, K., 2013, Abstract Book: Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry North America 34 th Annual Meeting, Harmonizing Science Across Disciplines Nashville, Tennessee 17–21 November 2013. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, p. 167 1 p. (SETAC annual meeting; no. 34).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Published abstract in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Decreasing Fuel Consumption and Exhaust Gas Emissions in Transportation: Sensing, control and reduction of emissions
Palocz-Andresen, M., 2013, Springer. 121 p. (Green Energy and Technology; vol. 14)Research output: Books and anthologies › Monographs › Research
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Design of new environmentally benign pharmaceutically active compounds
Kümmerer, K., Frei, E. & Marano, G., 2013, 14th EuCheMS International Conference on Chemistry and the Environment: Book of abstracts. European Association of Chemical and Molecular Sciences (EuCheMS) / Division of Chemistry and the Environment (DCE), p. 423 1 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Published abstract in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Detektion von Verockerungsprozessen, Korrosion und Belagbildung: Monitoring der Eisenoxidation in Brunnen, Gebäuden, Leitungen und technischen Anlagen mithilfe des Redoxpotentials
Opel, O., 2013, Saarbrücken: Südwestdeutscher Verlag für Hochschulschriften. 193 p.Research output: Books and anthologies › Monographs › Research › peer-review
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Emerging pollutants: of old compounds and new ones, of micrograms and tonnes, from the past to the future
Kümmerer, K., 2013, 14th EuCheMS International Conference on Chemistry and the Environment: ICCE 2013, Barcelona, June 25 - 28, 2013; Book of abstracts. European Association of Chemical and Molecular Sciences (EuCheMS) / Division of Chemistry and the Environment (DCE), p. 42 1 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Published abstract in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Identification and initial toxicity assessment of Thalidomide and its phototransformation products
Mahmoud, W. M. M., Toolaram, A. P., Menz, J., Leder, C., Schneider, M. & Kümmerer, K., 2013, 14th EuCheMS International Conference on Chemistry and the Environment. European Association for Chemical and Molecular Sciences / Division of Organic Chemistry, p. 366 1 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Published abstract in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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INSA Indicator System Sustainable Agriculture
Lutzenberger, A., Buettner, C., Eichhoff, N., Enger, J., Erbs, M., Fichte, K., Gruen, J., Hillebrecht, C., Ingenillem, J., Klein, L., Meyer, N., Pitz, W., Pützstück, M., Schäffler, A. & Schwellinger, S., 2013, 21st European Biomass Conference and Exhibition: EUBCE 2013 Online Conference Proceedings. ETA-Florence Renewable Energies, p. 2001-2006 6 p. (European Biomass Conference and Exhibition (EUBCE)).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Integration of Material Flow Management into Company Processes within the Automotive Industry
Boehnke, B., Möller, A. & Wohlgemuth, V., 2013, EnviroInfo 2013 - Environmental Informatics and Renewable Energies: 27th International Conference on Informatics for Environmental Protection. Page, B., FLeischer, A., Göbel, J. & Wohlgemuth, V. (eds.). 1 ed. Shaker Verlag, Vol. 1. p. 434-442 9 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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LED und Ressourcen - kleine Mengen, große Wirkung
Kümmerer, K., 2013, Schutz der Nacht - Lichtverschmutzung, Biodiversität und Nachtlandschaft: Grundlagen, Folgen, Handlungsansätze, Beispiele guter Praxis . Held, M., Hölker, F. & Jessel, B. (eds.). Bonn: Bundesamt für Naturschutz, p. 101-104 4 p. (BfN-Skripten; vol. 336).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Transfer › peer-review
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Neue Medien in der Bildung für Nachhaltige Entwicklung
Möller, A., 2013, Bildung für Nachhaltige Entwicklung: Aktuelle theoretische Konzepte und Beispiele praktischer Umsetzung. Pütz, N., Schweer, M. & Logemann, N. (eds.). 1 ed. Frankfurt a.M.: PL Acad. Research, Vol. 1. p. 223-238 16 p. (Pyschologie und Gesellschaft; vol. 11).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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Photocatalytic degradation of sulfamethoxypyridazine with TiO2, FeCl3 and TiO2/FeCl3: Biodegradability, toxicity assessment, and LC-UV-MS/MS identification of the photodegradation products in aqueous and sewage treatment plant effluent
Khaleel, N. D. H., Mahmoud, W. M. M., Hadad, G. M., Abdel-Salam, R. A., Leder, C. & Kümmerer, K., 2013, 14th EuCheMS International Conference on Chemistry and the Environment. European Association for Chemical and Molecular Sciences / Division of Organic Chemistry, p. 365 1 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Published abstract in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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The hidden hand that shapes conceptual understanding: Choosing effective representations for teaching cell division and climate change
Niebert, K., Riemeier, T. & Gropengießer, H., 2013, Multiple representations in biological education. Tsui, C. Y. & Treagust, D. (eds.). Dordrecht: Springer, p. 293-310 18 p. (Models and Modeling in Science Education; vol. 7).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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The model of educational reconstruction: A framework for the design of theory-based content specific interventions: The example of climate change
Niebert, K. & Gropengießer, H., 2013, Educational design research. Plomp, T. & Nieveen, N. (eds.). Enschede: SLO, p. 511-531 21 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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Vorüberlegungen zu strategischen Betrieblichen Umweltinformationssystemen
Möller, A., 2013, IT-Gestütztes Ressourcen- und Energiemanagement: Konferenzband zu den 5. BUIS-Tagen. Marx-Gomez, J., Lang, C. & Wohlgemuth, V. (eds.). 1 ed. Springer, Vol. 1. p. 335-345 11 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
- 2012
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Primary source regions of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) measured in the Arctic
Ubl, S., Scheringer, M., Stohl, A., Burkhart, J. & Hungerbühler, K., 12.2012, In: Atmospheric Environment. 62, p. 391-399 9 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Photodegradation, Photocatalytic and Aerobic Biodegradation of Sulfisomidine and Identification of Transformation Products By LC–UV-MS/MS
Sleman, F., Mahmoud, W. M. M., Schubert, R. & Kümmerer, K., 11.2012, In: Clean - Soil, Air, Water. 40, 11, p. 1244-1249 6 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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A comprehensive method for determination of fatty acids in the initial oral biofilm (pellicle)
Reich, M., Hannig, C., Al-Ahmad, A., Bolek, R. & Kuemmerer, K., 01.10.2012, In: Journal of Lipid Research. 53, 10, p. 2226-2230 5 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Occurrence and fate of the antidiabetic drug metformin and its metabolite guanylurea in the environment and during drinking water treatment
Scheurer, M., Michel, A., Brauch, H.-J., Ruck, W. & Sacher, F., 01.10.2012, In: Water Research. 46, 15, p. 4790-4802 13 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Atmospheric fate of poly- and perfluorinated alkyl substances (PFASs): II. Emission source strength in summer in Zurich, Switzerland
Wang, Z., Scheringer, M., MacLeod, M., Bogdal, C., Müller, C., Gerecke, A. & Hungerbuehler, K., 10.2012, In: Environmental Pollution. 169, p. 204-209 6 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Atmospheric fate of poly- and perfluorinated alkyl substances (PFASs): I. Day-night patterns of air concentrations in summer in Zurich, Switzerland
Müller, C., Gerecke, A., Bogdal, C., Wang, Z., Scheringer, M. & Hungerbühler, K., 10.2012, In: Environmental Pollution. 169, p. 196-203 8 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Estimation of human body concentrations of DDT from indoor residual spraying for malaria control
Gyalpo, T., Fritsche, L., Bouwman, H., Bornman, R., Scheringer, M. & Hungerbühler, K., 10.2012, In: Environmental Pollution. 169, p. 235-241 7 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Good modeling practice guidelines for applying multimedia models in chemical assessments
Buser, A., MacLeod, M., Scheringer, M., Mackay, D., Bonnell, M., Russell, M., DePinto, J. & Hungerbuehler, K., 10.2012, In: International Environmental Assessment Policy & Management. 8, 4, p. 703-708 6 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Umweltchemikalien 50 Jahre nach Silent Spring: ein ungelöstes Problem
Scheringer, M., 10.2012, In: GAIA. 21, 3, p. 210-216 7 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Wissen Kompakt: Kunststoffe und ihre Entstehung
Bolek, R., 10.2012, In: Grundschule Sachunterricht. 56, p. 4-5 2 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer › peer-review
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Wissen Kompakt: Zur Funktion didaktischer Erklärungsmodelle
Bolek, R. & Landwehr, B., 10.2012, In: Grundschule Sachunterricht. 56, p. 6-7 2 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer › peer-review
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Multivariate Optimization of Analytical Methodology and a First Attempt to an Environmental Risk Assessment of β-Blockers in Hospital Wastewater
Wilde, M. L., Kümmerer, K. & Martins, A. F., 25.09.2012, In: Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society. 23, 9, p. 1732-1740 9 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Modification of the umu-assay (ISO 13829) accounting for cytotoxicity in genotoxicity assessment: A preliminary study
Toolaram, A. P., Gutiérrez, I. R. & Ahlf, W., 18.09.2012, In: Mutation Research/Genetic Toxicology and Environmental Mutagenesis. 747, 2, p. 190-196 7 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research
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Understanding needs embodiment: A theory-guided reanalysis of the role of metaphors and analogies in understanding science
Niebert, K., Marsch, S. & Treagust, D. F., 01.09.2012, In: Science Education. 96, 5, p. 849-877 29 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Water quantity and quality in the Zerafshan river basin - only an upstream riparian problem?
Olsson, O., Wegerich, K. & Kabilov, F., 01.09.2012, In: International Journal of Water Resources Development. 28, 3, p. 493-505 13 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research
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Approach for detecting mutagenicity of biodegraded and ozonated pharmaceuticals, metabolites and transformation products from a drinking water perspective
Gartiser, S., Hafner, C., Kronenberger-Schäfer, K., Happel, O., Trautwein, C. & Kümmerer, K., 09.2012, In: Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 19, 8, p. 3597-3609 13 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Hydraulic Fracturing: Zusammensetzung und Entsorgung anfallender Abwässer
Olsson, O., Weichgrebe, D. & Rosenwinkel, K.-H., 09.2012, In: Wasser und Abfall. 14, 9, p. 10-15 6 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Ready biodegradability of trifluoromethylated phenothiazine drugs, structural elucidation of their aquatic transformation products, and identification of environmental risks studied by LC-MS( n ) and QSAR
Trautwein, C. & Kümmerer, K., 09.2012, In: Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 19, 8, p. 3162-3177 16 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Captopril and its dimer captopril disulfide: Photodegradation, aerobic biodegradation and identification of transformation products by HPLC-UV and LC-ion trap-MS(n)
Mahmoud, W. M. M. & Kümmerer, K., 01.08.2012, In: Chemosphere. 88, 10, p. 1170-1177 8 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Bioremediation of Chlorinated Pesticides in Field-Contaminated Soils and Suitability of Tenax Solid-Phase Extraction as a Predictor of Its Effectiveness
Baczynski, T. P., Pleissner, D. & Krylow, M., 08.2012, In: Clean - Soil, Air, Water. 40, 8, p. 864-869 6 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Effect of safflower oil on the protective properties of the in situ formed salivary pellicle
Hannig, C., Wagenschwanz, C., Pötschke, S., Kümmerer, K., Kensche, A., Hoth-Hannig, W. & Hannig, M., 08.2012, In: Caries Research. 46, 5, p. 496-506 11 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Effects of phosphorous, nitrogen, and carbon limitation on biomass composition in batch and continuous flow cultures of the heterotrophic dinoflagellate Crypthecodinium cohnii
Pleissner, D. & Eriksen, N. T., 08.2012, In: Biotechnology and Bioengineering. 109, 8, p. 2005-2016 12 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Gestion des Ressources en Eau dans le Bassin de la Sandougou-Sénégal: étude des dynamiques sociales pour un modèle d'organisation et de gestion durable des ressources en eau
Fopah Lele, A., 30.07.2012, 1 ed. Saarbrücken: Éditions Universitaires Européenes. 100 p.Research output: Books and anthologies › Monographs › Education › peer-review
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Plant traits affecting herbivory on tree recruits in highly diverse subtropical forests
Schuldt, A., Bruelheide, H., Durka, W., Eichenberg, D., Fischer, M., Kröber, W., Härdtle, W., Ma, K., Michalski, S. G., Palm, W.-U., Schmid, B., Welk, E., Zhou, H. & Assmann, T., 07.2012, In: Ecology Letters. 15, 7, p. 732-739 8 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Assessment of pharmaceutical waste management at selected hospitals and homes in Ghana
Sasu, S., Kümmerer, K. & Kranert, M., 06.2012, In: Waste Management & Research. 30, 6, p. 625-630 6 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Genotoxic effect of ciprofloxacin during photolytic decomposition monitored by the in vitro micronucleus test (MNvit) in HepG2 cells
Garcia-Käufer, M., Bergheim, M., Gminski, R., Gupta, P., Mathur, N., Kümmerer, K., Mersch-Sundermann, V. & Haddad, T., 06.2012, In: Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 19, 5, p. 1719-1727 9 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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The recombinant bifunctional protein αCD133–GPVI promotes repair of the infarcted myocardium in mice
Baumer, Y., Leder, C., Ziegler , M., Schönberger, T., Ochmann, C., Perk, A., Degen, H., Schmid-Horch, B., Elvers, M., Münch, G., Ungerer, M., Schlosshauer, B. & Gawaz, M., 06.2012, In: Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis . 10, 6, p. 1152-1164 13 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Concentration measurements of biodiesel in engine oil and in diesel fuel
Mäder, A., Eskiner, M., Burger, C., Ruck, W., Rossner, M. & Krahl, J., 28.05.2012, In: Journal of Physics: Conference Series. 364, 1, 7 p., 012018.Research output: Journal contributions › Conference article in journal › Research › peer-review
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Influences of the chemical structure of entrainers on the activity coefficients in presence of biodiesel
Mäder, A., Fleischmann, A., Fang, Y., Krahl, J. & Ruck, W., 28.05.2012, In: Journal of Physics: Conference Series. 364, 1, 10 p., 012010.Research output: Journal contributions › Conference article in journal › Research
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Gremlin fusion products with immunoglobulin Fc domains and their use as antiinflammatories or immunomodulators
Gawaz, M., Müller, I., Leder, C. & Filzmayer, C., 24.05.2012, IPC No. DE 102010052941A1, Deutsches Patent- und Markenamt, 18.11.2010, Priority date 24.05.2012Research output: Patents › Patent
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Hydration and Dehydration of CaO/ Ca(OH)2
Rammelberg, H. U., Opel, O., Ruck, W. & Schmidt, T., 18.05.2012, Proceedings of Innostock 2012 Conference on Energy Storage. p. 332-333 2 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)-main concerns and regulatory developments in Europe from an environmental point of view
Vierke, L., Staude, C., Biegel-Engler, A., Drost, W. & Schulte, C., 07.05.2012, In: Environmental Sciences Europe. 24, 5, 11 p., 16.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Isolation of a Na v channel blocking polypeptide from Cyanea capillata medusae: A neurotoxin contained in fishing tentacle isorhizas
Lassen, S., Wiebring, A., Helmholz, H., Ruhnau, C. & Prange, A., 05.2012, In: Toxicon. 59, 6, p. 610-616 7 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Structural elucidation of main ozonation products of the artificial sweeteners cyclamate and acesulfame
Scheurer, M., Godejohann, M., Wick, A., Happel, O., Ternes, T. A., Brauch, H.-J., Ruck, W. & Lange, F. T., 05.2012, In: Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 19, 4, p. 1107-1118 12 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Consequences of nuclear accidents for biodiversity and ecosystem services
von Wehrden, H., Fischer, J., Brandt, P., Wagner, V., Kümmerer, K., Kuemmerle, T., Nagel, A., Olsson, O. & Hostert, P., 01.04.2012, In: Conservation Letters. 5, 2, p. 81-89 9 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Scientific review articles › Research