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New Review Article: Plant Phenotypic Plasticity – From Molecular Mechanisms to Breeding and Climate Change Adaptation

Published in Annual Review of Plant Biology | February 2026

Four principal investigators of our CRC 1644 – René Schneider, Isabel Bäurle, Zoran Nikoloski, and Michael Lenhard – have co-authored a comprehensive …

CRC 1644 Welcomes Three New Associates

Strengthening early-career research for the next funding period

CRC 1644 is pleased to welcome three new associate members who will contribute fresh expertise and perspectives to the consortium and support the …

Women in Science Day 2025 – A Day of Insight, Inspiration and Connection

On 21 November 2025, CRC 1644 hosted its first Women in Science Day at the University of Potsdam (Campus Golm), bringing together researchers from …

New Article About CRC 1644: “When identical genes look different: Plants as masters of adaptation”

The University of Potsdam has published a new article about our Collaborative Research Center CRC 1644 – Phenotypic Plasticity in Plants in the …

The first International Conference on Phenotypic Plasticity in Plants ‘PhenPlasPlants’

The International Conference on Phenotypic Plasticity in Plants brought together plant scientists in Potsdam to explore the diversity and dynamics of …

Inspiring training course on functional plant strategies for Early Career Researchers

Prof. Anja Linstädter and Dr. Vera Hesen from Project B3 hosted a special trainings course for Early Career Researchers on the ecological concept of …
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Dr. René Schneider Honored with the SUPERvisor Award 2025

Recognized for shaping a supportive and inspiring research environment

Congratulations to our PI, René Schneider, who has been awarded the SUPERvisor Award 2025 at the University of Potsdam, as part of the Potsdam …

CRC 1644 Retreat 2025

Strengthening Scientific Collaboration and Networks

From 10-12 June 2025, members of CRC 1644 gathered for this year’s retreat at Märkisches Gildehaus in Caputh — a valuable opportunity to reflect on …
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Dr. Anika Küken Inspires Audience at Pint of Science Festival in Potsdam

Engaging the public with plant science, quantum phenomena, and ultrafast physics – 21 May at ShamRock’s

On the third evening of the Pint of Science Festival in Potsdam, curious minds gathered at ShamRock’s pub to explore big scientific ideas in a relaxed …
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CRC 1644 Inspires Visitors at the Potsdam Science Day 2025 with Interactive Booth

Plant science got creative at Potsdam Science Day 2025 – with LEGO leaves, metabolic highways, and a whole lot of curiosity.

On May 10, 2025, the Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) 1644 "Phenotypic Plasticity in Plants" took part in the Potsdam Science Day with an …