My research investigates how local adaptation, phenotypic plasticity, and habitat fragmentation interact to shape plant resilience in rapidly changing environments. A central focus of my work is understanding the role of intraspecific differentiation as a key source of adaptive potential for plant populations. To achieve these goals, I use an integrative approach combining field ecology, experimental approaches and genomics.
A key component of my research is the study of fragmented cliff habitats that harbour exceptional yet largely underexplored levels of plant biodiversity. These systems are especially vulnerable and are likely to experience rapid environmental shifts, making them ideal natural laboratories for studying plant adaptation and resilience.