Michaela Griesser

Michaela Griesser is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Viticulture and Pomology, part of the Department of Agricultural Sciences at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). Her research focuses on plant physiology, grapevine stress responses, and ecosystem services in vineyards, particularly the physiological ripening disorder berry shrivel.

• Current affiliations: Institute of Viticulture and Pomology, BOKU
• Research areas: Grapevine physiology, biotic-abiotic stress interactions, soil health, climate change adaptation

Her work spans molecular biology, ecological interactions, and applied viticulture practices. Recent studies investigate nutrient uptake in grapevine rootstocks under stress and soil microbial communities influenced by vineyard management. She employs hyperspectral imaging and metabolomics to understand plant responses.

Scientific awards include the Josef Pleil Preis (2019) and Schlumberger Forschungspreis (2017). She serves as a reviewer for journals such as Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment and Frontiers in Plant Science, contributing to peer review and scientific panels.