Eliška Kuťáková

Exciting! Czech vegetation database online!

Phytocoenology has a long tradition in CZ and the database has so much potential 😍

czechveg.github.io

Rising atmospheric CO2 reduces nitrogen availability in boreal forests - Nature Nitrogen isotope tree-ring chronologies show that rising atmospheric CO2 has reduced nitrogen availability in boreal forests in Sweden, suggesting that elevated atmospheric CO2 is causing oligotrophication in boreal forests.

Nature research paper: Rising atmospheric CO2 reduces nitrogen availability in boreal forests

go.nature.com/3Op1Hca

Survival without photosynthesis: physiological characterization of long-lived albino beech (Fagus sylvatica) Abstract. Albinism is typically lethal in autotrophic plants due to the absence of photosynthetic pigments and functioning chloroplasts. Yet, rare exceptio

This is very cool!
A little vampire beech growing in Czech forests 😱

Whole‐seedling trait adjustments of mountain birch under contrasting environmental conditions Warming temperatures can promote arctic tree seedling establishment and growth, but these effects depend on the environmental context and the seedlings' capacity to acquire limiting resources. Here, ....

Check out our new paper about birch seedlings, traits, nutrient acquisition and warming in subarctics! 👀⚠️🌳 Just now coming out in Oikos :)
doi.org/10.1002/oik....
Many thanks to Maja Sundqvist and the whole amazing team 🤩
@stefhupperts.bsky.social
@michael-gundale.bsky.social
@aclassen.bsky.social

SoilMATs vol. 2: Nematodes 🤩

An awesome week of nematode identification, supervised by Karin Hohberg and her team at Senckenberg Museum in Görlitz. Feel even more enthusiastic for these little creatures than ever before 🤓

(+ VR journey through an earthworm tunnel 😁)

@tettris.eu

Huge congratulations to your awesome master thesis, Emily!!! So much work, so proud 🎊❤️

More results from our experiment researching non-linear responses of subarctic meadows to warming climate coming soon! 🤩

@paulkardol.bsky.social
@libw.bsky.social
& Kohsuke Tanigawa

SOIL MEIOFAUNA ADVANCED TAXONOMY SCHOOL 🤩
Absolutely grateful for this unique opportunity to learn more about Rotifera group at Institute of Soil Biology and Biogeochemistry CAS in České Budějovice! Overwhelming identification indeed but with great teachers anything is possible! 😁❤️🙏
@tettris.eu

Gagea bohemica subsp. bohemica (křivatec český pravý)

botany.cz/cs/gagea-boh...

One of the endangered species in Czechia. This specimen grows in Větrušické rokle reserve 💚

And what do you want to name to save it? :)

#nameittosaveit @tettris.eu

In biological research, taxonomy is absolutely crucial. But it's becoming more and more overlooked. Let's remind ourselves that knowing the species around us is the basis of understanding the nature.

Taxonomy matters! 💚 #nameittosaveit

Call to action - Taxonomy Recognition Day, May 23rd Every species has a story—but without a name, that story may never be told. This Taxonomy Recognition Day, May 23rd, a coalition of Europe’s leading natural history museums and botanical gardens is calling on the world to celebrate the science that names, classifies, and protects life on Earth. From the Canary Islands to Norway, and Portugal to Greece, over 30 institutions are coming together to shine a spotlight on taxonomy—the foundation of biodiversity research and conservation. Events across Europe will include expert talks, debates, behind-the-scenes tours, hands-on activities, and networking opportunities, all aimed at raising awareness about the critical role of taxonomy in our world. Join the #NameItToSaveIt Movement This year, we’re asking everyone—scientists, students, nature lovers—to help make taxonomy visible. Here’s how you can participate: 📸 Take a photo of a plant, animal, fungus, or microbe that fascinates you. 🔤 Find its scientific name (or ask for help—we’re here for that!). 📲 Share it on social media with the hashtag #NameItToSaveIt. Every post is a voice for biodiversity. Let’s make this the loudest Taxonomy Recognition Day yet! Why It Matters A million species are currently threatened with extinction—many of them still unknown to science. Naming a species is the first step toward protecting it. Taxonomy plays a crucial role in agriculture, medicine, conservation, and policy-making. Without it, we cannot fully understand, protect, or restore the biodiversity that sustains us all. For more information, visit tettris.eu/trd. For further information and tailored contributions from our partners, please contact: Michael Magee magee@snm.ku.dk Stay informed on the latest developments and announcements via official TETTRIs channels. Website: tettris.eu/ Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/tettris.bsky.social X: x.com/TETTRIsEU Meta: @TETTRIsEU LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/tettris The interview was recorded at the Royal Belgium Institute of Natural Sciences in Brussels. #TETTRIsEU #EU #horizoneurope

Help us to spread 📣 the importance of #Taxonomy for #Biodiversity:
The Taxonomy Recognition Day will be on May 23rd!
📷 Take a pic of UR favourite animal/plant
🔤 Give the correct Taxonomic name
🤳 Share with #NameItToSaveIt
... and tag @tettris.eu #TETTRIs

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New Zealand - the last country in our global study for Threshold ERC project successfully sampled 😍 thanks to everyone who contributed ❤️ @paulkardol.bsky.social

Bye bye, Elon 🤢

Threshold fieldwork in New Zealand.
Let's measure these volcanic transects, from the sparse alpine vegetation to mystical forests 🤩
And some water-graffiti on Racomitrium ☺️
@paulkardol.bsky.social & Julie Deslippe

Elon Musk takes aim at Wikipedia The billionaire has become one of the most prominent supporters of President-elect Donald Trump.

If you've never donated to Wikipedia, now's the time. Elon Musk is attacking it because it's one of the only sources of honest, curated information that he can't control.
www.newsweek.com/elon-musk-ta...

So thanks to my dear geeky brother, I became Lego today 🥰🥰🥰

...a bit disturbing is that the ice cave is hiding a skeleton inside. Happy I did not check during the kayaking trip 😅

One of the things I enjoy in ecology is the creativity when developing methods. I mean - look at these beautiful extractors I am using to get nematode inoculum from soil 😜 100% hardware store purchase. And the buckets even perfectly fit to soil sieves. Haha! 😁

Haha. In mine too 😅

And the new Threshold experiment is running! 🥳 So much work done with Kohsuke and Bowen! Fingers crossed for the plants to grow and nematodes to do their mysterious business! 👀 And maybe we will see some cool temperature-related trends! @libw.bsky.social @paulkardol.bsky.social

Making use of every sunbeam ☀️ happy happy 🌊

Frontiers | Closing the gap: examining the impact of source habitat proximity on plant and soil microbial communities in post-mining spoil heap succession IntroductionRevegetation of barren substrates is often determined by the composition and distance of the nearest plant community, serving as a source of colo...

The propagule source proximity is one of crucial factors shaping vegetation succession. But how does it impact plant-associated microbiome? Check out our new publication led by amazing Lenka Meszarosova! 🙂