Siegrid Steinkellner

Siegrid Steinkellner is a University Professor at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), affiliated with the Department für Agrarwissenschaften and the Institut für Pflanzenschutz. She has held leadership roles including Head of the Department of Agricultural Sciences and Deputy Head of the Department of Crop Sciences. Her research and academic work are centered on sustainable plant protection, with a strong emphasis on plant-microbe interactions and soil health.

• University: University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU)
• School: Department für Agrarwissenschaften
• Department: Institut für Pflanzenschutz
• Academic Rank: Professor
• Email: siegrid.steinkellner@boku.ac.at

Her research interests include phytopathology, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, sustainable and alternative plant protection measures, root exudates, soil-borne pathogens, and integrated pest management. She investigates how beneficial microbes like Serendipita and mycorrhizal fungi can enhance plant resistance to diseases such as Fusarium wilt and Sclerotinia. Her work also addresses pesticide use, glyphosate alternatives, and the ecological impacts of agricultural practices on soil and non-target organisms.

The recent articles reflect a consistent focus on sustainable agriculture, particularly in managing Fusarium in garlic, biocontrol using endophytic fungi, and interactions between cover crops and soil pathogens. Her publications span applied agricultural guidelines, disease diagnostics, and ecological studies in viticulture and field crops, showing a strong applied research orientation with practical implications for farmers and policymakers.

Siegrid Steinkellner has received funding from national agencies including the FWF, FFG, and Austrian ministries, and has contributed to public discourse through media interviews and expert commentary on pesticide regulation and sustainable farming. She actively participates in national and international scientific conferences and advisory panels.

She supervises research projects and collaborates with students and researchers, though specific advisees are not listed. She is involved in knowledge transfer through lectures, public talks, and outreach initiatives on the history and future of plant protection. She leads research teams focused on soil health, biocontrol, and sustainable crop production systems.