World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Ecology and Evolution

D-Index
57
Citations
15584
World Ranking
2663
National Ranking
146

Overview

Christoph Scherber is affiliated with the Leibniz Institute for the Analysis of Biodiversity Change in Germany. Their research spans several fields within agricultural and biological sciences as well as environmental science.

The scientist's main fields of study include:

  • Agricultural and Biological Sciences
  • Environmental Science

Subfields of study incorporate a focused examination of:

  • Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
  • Ecology
  • Insect Science
  • Nature and Landscape Conservation
  • Ecological Modeling

Key topics covered in Christoph Scherber's work include:

  • Plant and animal studies
  • Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
  • Species Distribution and Climate Change
  • Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
  • Insect and Pesticide Research
  • Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
  • Agronomic Practices and Intercropping Systems

Their recent publications demonstrate research engagement in multidisciplinary ecological and environmental topics. Notable papers include:

  • "Plant traits alone are poor predictors of ecosystem properties and long-term ecosystem functioning" (2020, Nature Ecology & Evolution)
  • "Biodiversity enhances the multitrophic control of arthropod herbivory" (2020, Science Advances)
  • "Pesticides have negative effects on non-target organisms" (2025, Nature Communications)
  • "Biodiversity increases multitrophic energy use efficiency, flow and storage in grasslands" (2020, Nature Ecology & Evolution)
  • "Towards a multisensor station for automated biodiversity monitoring" (2022, Basic and Applied Ecology)

Frequent coauthors include:

  • Nico Eisenhauer
  • Lars Pødenphant Kiær
  • Teja Tscharntke
  • Anne Ebeling
  • Alison J. Karley

Publication venues where Christoph Scherber has contributed frequently are:

  • Basic and Applied Ecology
  • Ecology and Evolution
  • Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
  • Nature Ecology & Evolution

Regarding book publications, they have contributed to works published by:

  • Springer International Publishing, including "Advances in Understanding Soil Degradation" (2021)
  • European Organization for Nuclear Research, including "Defining Agroecology: A Festschrift for Teja Tscharntke" (2023)

Best Publications

  • Landscape moderation of biodiversity patterns and processes - eight hypotheses

    Teja Tscharntke;Jason M. Tylianakis;Tatyana A. Rand;Raphael K. Didham;Raphael K. Didham;Raphael K. Didham

  • Bottom-up effects of plant diversity on multitrophic interactions in a biodiversity experiment

    Christoph Scherber;Nico Eisenhauer;Nico Eisenhauer;Wolfgang W Weisser;Bernhard Schmid

  • Multifunctional shade‐tree management in tropical agroforestry landscapes – a review

    Teja Tscharntke;Yann Clough;Shonil A. Bhagwat;Damayanti Buchori

  • Landscape simplification filters species traits and drives biotic homogenization

    Sagrario Gámez-Virués;David J. Perović;Martin M. Gossner;Carmen Börschig

  • Plant diversity effects on soil microorganisms support the singular hypothesis.

    N. Eisenhauer;H. Bessler;C. Engels;G. Gleixner

  • Creation of forest edges has a global impact on forest vertebrates

    M. Pfeifer;M. Pfeifer;V. Lefebvre;C.A. Peres;C. Banks-Leite

  • Biodiversity effects on ecosystem functioning in a 15-year grassland experiment: Patterns, mechanisms, and open questions

    Wolfgang W. Weisser;Christiane Roscher;Sebastian T. Meyer;Anne Ebeling

  • A quantitative index of land-use intensity in grasslands: Integrating mowing, grazing and fertilization

    Nico Blüthgen;Carsten F. Dormann;Daniel Prati;Valentin H. Klaus

  • Interannual variation in land-use intensity enhances grassland multidiversity.

    Eric Allan;Oliver Bossdorf;Oliver Bossdorf;Carsten F. Dormann;Daniel Prati

  • Energy Flux: The Link between Multitrophic Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning

    Andrew D. Barnes;Andrew D. Barnes;Malte Jochum;Jonathan S. Lefcheck;Nico Eisenhauer

  • Empirical and theoretical challenges in aboveground-belowground ecology

    Wim H. van der Putten;R. D. Bardgett;P. C. de Ruiter;W. H. G. Hol

  • Biodiversity–multifunctionality relationships depend on identity and number of measured functions

    Sebastian T. Meyer;Robert Ptacnik;Helmut Hillebrand;Holger Bessler

  • The relationship between agricultural intensification and biological control: experimental tests across Europe.

    Carsten Thies;Sebastian Haenke;Christoph Scherber;Janne Bengtsson

  • Plant traits alone are poor predictors of ecosystem properties and long-term ecosystem functioning

    Fons van der Plas;Thomas Schröder-Georgi;Alexandra Weigelt;Kathryn E. Barry

  • Landscape composition, connectivity and fragment size drive effects of grassland fragmentation on insect communities

    Verena Rösch;Teja Tscharntke;Christoph Scherber;Péter Batáry;Péter Batáry

  • EARTHWORMS AND LEGUMES CONTROL LITTER DECOMPOSITION IN A PLANT DIVERSITY GRADIENT

    Alexandru Milcu;Alexandru Milcu;Stephan Partsch;Christoph Scherber;Christoph Scherber;Wolfgang W. Weisser

  • Tree diversity and environmental context predict herb species richness and cover in Germany's largest connected deciduous forest

    Elke A. Vockenhuber;Christoph Scherber;Christina Langenbruch;Meik Meißner

  • Niche pre-emption increases with species richness in experimental plant communities

    Peter N. Mwangi;Peter N. Mwangi;Martin Schmitz;Martin Schmitz;Christoph Scherber;Christiane Roscher

  • Canopy vs. understory: Does tree diversity affect bee and wasp communities and their natural enemies across forest strata?

    Stephanie Sobek;Teja Tscharntke;Christoph Scherber;Susanne Schiele

  • A comparison of the strength of biodiversity effects across multiple functions

    Eric Allan;Eric Allan;Wolfgang W. Weisser;Wolfgang W. Weisser;Markus Fischer;Markus Fischer;Ernst-Detlef Schulze

  • A multitrophic perspective on biodiversity-ecosystem functioning research

    Nico Eisenhauer;Holger Schielzeth;Andrew D. Barnes;Kathryn E. Barry

Frequent Co-Authors

Teja Tscharntke
Teja Tscharntke University of Göttingen
Wolfgang W. Weisser
Wolfgang W. Weisser Technical University of Munich
Nico Eisenhauer
Nico Eisenhauer Leipzig University
Alexandra Weigelt
Alexandra Weigelt Leipzig University
Stefan Scheu
Stefan Scheu University of Göttingen
Anne Ebeling
Anne Ebeling Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Alexandru Milcu
Alexandru Milcu Centre national de la recherche scientifique, CNRS
Bernhard Schmid
Bernhard Schmid University of Zurich
Christiane Roscher
Christiane Roscher Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research
Nina Buchmann
Nina Buchmann ETH Zurich

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring Ecology and Evolution can open doors to a variety of online degree options and career possibilities. For students interested in diverse skill sets, online interdisciplinary studies degree financial aid resources can make your education more affordable while expanding your knowledge across multiple fields.

Online learning does not stop at the sciences. Many students discover that creative majors like online graphic design schools provide valuable skills in data visualization and environmental communication—both important in ecological research and outreach.

For those considering further study, pursuing the quickest cheapest masters degree might be a smart path to gain specialized knowledge and advance your career efficiently and affordably.

Additionally, a background in ecology pairs well with information management. Graduates may apply their expertise in educational resources, making a library science degree another valuable option for those interested in research, archives, or science communication.

Best Scientists Citing Christoph Scherber

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles