Tiina Tosens

Tiina Tosens is a Tenured Associate Professor in Plant Biology at the Estonian University of Life Sciences, affiliated with the Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences under the Chair of Plant and Crop Science. Her research focuses on plant ecophysiology, photosynthesis, and environmental stress responses, particularly examining structural and biochemical controls on gas exchange in diverse plant species.

Her recent publications investigate mesophyll conductance, leaf anatomical adaptations to CO2 and ozone exposure, and functional trait trade-offs in plant evolution. Notable work includes studies on tropical fruit trees, poplar species, and gymnosperms, analyzing how cell wall thickness and subcellular structures affect photosynthetic efficiency.

Tiina Tosens' research bridges plant anatomy with climate change resilience, exploring leaf economics spectra, carbon allocation, and crop productivity in non-native climates. She employs comparative physiological and meta-analytical approaches to address global challenges in plant science and food security.