We kindly invite you to listen to the workshop led by Prof. Ewelina Ratajczak, Dr. Hanna Fuchs and M.Sc. Joanna Kijowska-Oberc, titled “Biodiversity measured by breath.”

Tree seeds differ not only in shape and size but also in biochemical traits, such as respiration rate. This rate is influenced by the climatic conditions in which the seeds mature. High temperatures and low precipitation accelerate the aging process of seeds, reducing their respiration rate. Consequently, the germination process—crucial for preserving forest biodiversity—becomes disrupted. By using the Agilent Seahorse XFp device, it is possible to monitor respiration in seed cells to identify those most resistant to environmental stress caused by global warming.