Corinna Schmiderer

Corinna Schmiderer is a researcher at the Institute of Botany within the Department of Ecosystem Management, Climate and Biodiversity at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). Her work focuses on plant biochemistry and genetics, with particular expertise in aromatic plants of the Lamiaceae family including sage, oregano, and marjoram species.

Dr. Schmiderer's research primarily investigates plant genetic diversity, essential oil composition, and DNA-based identification methods for medicinal and aromatic plants. Her work spans phytochemical analysis of Origanum species across different geographic regions (Austria, Corsica, Syria), genetic diversity studies of Cistus species, and development of DNA metabarcoding techniques for plant authentication. She has made significant contributions to understanding how environmental factors and microbial interactions influence secondary metabolite production in plants.

Her publication record shows consistent research output from 2008 to 2023, with recent work focusing on monoterpene synthases in sage species and intraspecific genetic diversity in Cistus plants. The research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between plant genetics, biochemistry, and conservation biology, with applications in plant authentication, quality control of medicinal plants, and understanding evolutionary relationships.

Dr. Schmiderer is currently involved in the research project "Assessment of the state of genetic diversity of steppe plants in Austrian dry habitats as a basis for the detection of future trends" (2024-2025), which examines genetic diversity of steppe plants in Austria's dry habitats to establish baseline data for monitoring future ecological changes. This project involves collaboration with the Institute of Integrative Nature Conservation Research and is funded by national companies.