Brigitte Vogl-Lukasser

Brigitte Vogl-Lukasser is a researcher at the Institute of Organic Farming, Department of Agrarian Sciences, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). Her work focuses on ethnobotany, agrobiodiversity, and traditional ecological knowledge in Alpine regions, particularly in Eastern Tyrol, Austria. She frequently collaborates with Christian R. Vogl on projects related to seed saving, homegardens, and cultural heritage in agriculture.

Research Interests: Her primary research areas include ethnobotany, agrobiodiversity conservation, organic farming systems, traditional seed saving practices, and cultural heritage in agriculture. She investigates the role of homegardens as reservoirs of biodiversity and cultural memory, especially in small-scale farming communities. Her work emphasizes participatory methods and knowledge transfer to support regional development and food sovereignty.

Publication Trends: Her recent lectures and presentations (2022–2024) highlight ongoing research into land use change, seed literacy, and the cultural heritage of seed exchange in Tyrol. Earlier works (2006–2010) established foundational studies on farmer knowledge, ethnoveterinary practices, and resilience in Alpine agroecosystems. Themes of sustainability, local adaptation, and biocultural diversity recur throughout her scholarly output.

Scientific Engagement: Although no formal scientific awards are listed, her extensive participation in international conferences—such as the International Congress of Ethnobotany and the Society for Economic Botany—demonstrates active scholarly engagement. She has presented at institutions including the University of Kent and events in Italy, Spain, and South Korea.

Advising and Grants: No supervised theses or funded research projects are currently listed in the database. However, she has been involved in community-based initiatives such as BioColAlp and PuKuVi, which promote seed libraries and local crop varieties through citizen science and public outreach.

Labs and Teams: She is associated with research teams focused on organic farming and ethnobotanical studies at BOKU, often collaborating with interdisciplinary groups working on sustainable agriculture, biocultural diversity, and rural development in the Alpine region.