Daniela Holtgräwe

Dr. Daniela Holtgräwe is a researcher in the Faculty of Biology at Bielefeld University, Germany, specializing in plant genetics and genomics. She is affiliated with the Plant Genetics and Genomics group within the Faculty of Biology and the Center for Biotechnology (CeBiTec). Holtgräwe also serves as Chair of the Equal Opportunities Commission and as Equal Opportunities Officer for the Faculty of Biology, demonstrating her commitment to diversity and inclusion in academia.

Dr. Holtgräwe's research focuses on plant genomics, particularly with sugar beet (Beta vulgaris) and grapevine (Vitis vinifera). Her work encompasses genome sequencing, assembly, and annotation, as well as the analysis of repetitive DNA elements, quantitative trait loci (QTL), and disease resistance mechanisms. She has made significant contributions to understanding the genomic architecture of crops and their wild relatives, with implications for plant breeding and crop improvement.

Her recent publications demonstrate expertise in creating high-quality reference genomes, analyzing genome evolution, and identifying genetic loci associated with important agronomic traits. Holtgräwe's work bridges bioinformatics and experimental plant science, contributing to both fundamental understanding of plant genome organization and practical applications in crop improvement.

• Faculty of Biology / Plant Genetics and Genomics
• Center for Biotechnology - CeBiTec / Plant Genetics and Genomics Group
• Faculty of Biology / Equal Opportunities Commission (Chair)
• Faculty of Biology / Equal Opportunities Officer
• Institute for Bioinformatics Infrastructure (BIBI)
• Center for Biotechnology - CeBiTec / Board

Dr. Holtgräwe is actively involved in several research networks and collaborative projects, particularly those focused on plant genomics and bioinformatics infrastructure. Her work contributes to Bielefeld University's strategic research area in the 'Material World,' which examines structures and processes at the interfaces of biology and bioinformatics.