Jürgen Ehlting

Jürgen Ehlting is a Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Victoria and a member of the Centre for Forest Biology. His lab studies plant secondary metabolites, examining their biosynthesis, evolution, and applications in nutraceuticals and medicine.

Using genomics and metabolomics, his team identifies bioactive compounds like phenolics and lignin. Research emphasizes chemical diversity in plant defense mechanisms and wood formation. The lab employs biochemical and genetic approaches to explore metabolic pathways.