Karin Kaljund

Karin Kaljund is a Researcher in Ecology at the University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology, Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences (2023–). Previously, she held roles as a Main Specialist (2017–2022), Research Fellow (2014–2016), and Other Staff (2007–2014) at the Estonian University of Life Sciences. Her research focuses on plant ecology, genetic diversity, and conservation biology, particularly studying native plant populations like Medicago sativa ssp. falcata and Trifolium alpestre.

Her work explores genetic variation, hybridization with cultivated species, and the impact of environmental changes on biodiversity. She has contributed to long-term ecological restoration projects, including Baltic Boreal coastal meadows and small forest patches in agricultural landscapes. Her publications emphasize population genetics, conservation strategies, and climate adaptation policies.

The trends in her research articles highlight ecological genetics, biodiversity conservation, and plant population dynamics. She has also participated in interdisciplinary projects addressing climate change, bioeconomy, and environmental management in Estonia.