A lot of co-operation in Metla's root research

Current staff
Repo Tapani, Dr., Metla Joensuu Research Unit, corresponding researcher(2001– )

	Wang Aifang is one the PhD students in Metla during last years. Photo: Metla/Merja Lindroos.

Alm Jukka, Dr., Metla Joensuu Research Unit, researcher (2008– )
Cao Yang, M.Sc., University of Eastern Finland/Joensuu, PhD student (2009–2011)
Finér Leena, prof, Metla Joensuu Research Unit, (1997– )
Korhonen Anna, M.Sc., Metla Joensuu Research Unit, PhD student (2009–2012)
Lehto Tarja, prof. University of Eastern Finland, Faculty of Science and Forestry, (1997– )
Roitto Marja, Dr., Metla Joensuu Research Unit, researcher (2009–2012)
Silvennoinen Raimo, University of Eastern Finland, Faculty of Science and Forestry, senior assistant (2008– )
Sutinen Sirkka, Dr., Metla Joensuu Research Unit, researcher (2001– )
Wang Aifang, M.Sc., Metla Joensuu Research Unit, PhD student (2009–2012)

Technicians
Kettunen Urho, Metla Joensuu Research Unit, technician (1997– )
Koljonen Eija, Metla Joensuu Research Unit, technician (1999– )

Previous participants
Aphalo Pedro, Dr., University of Eastern Finland, Faculty of Science and Forestry, researcher (1997–2002)
Domisch Timo, Dr., Metla Joensuu Research Unit, PhD student (1997–2002)
Järviluoto Pekka, Metla Joensuu Research Unit, technician (1999– )
Kalliokoski Tuomo, M.Sc., Metla Joensuu Research Unit, opinnäytetyöntekijä (2001–2002)
Lahti Markku, M.Sc., Metla Suonenjoki Research Unit, PhD student (1999–2004)
Lampela Mika, Metla, FM, Metla Joensuu Research Unit, PhD student (2004–2007)
Leinonen Ilkka, Dr., University of Eastern Finland, Faculty of Science and Forestry, researcher (1997 - 2000)
Mannerkoski Hannu, prof., University of Eastern Finland, Faculty of Science and Forestry, researcher (1997–2010)
Ryyppö, Aija, Dr., University of Eastern Finland, Faculty of Science and Forestry, researcher (1998–2000)

Root growth will be monitored by a minirhizotron imaging system. Japanese scientists visiting the root lab in 2009. Photo: Metla/Arto Rummukainen.

Collaboration
Cermak Jan, prof., University of Mendel, Brno, Czech Republic
Hänninen Heikki, prof., University of Helsinki, Faculty of Biosciences
Hänninen Pekka, Dr., Geological Survey of Finland
Jyske Tuula, Dr., Metla Vantaa Research Unit
Mäkinen Harri, Dr., Metla Vantaa Research Unit
Nöjd Pekka, Dr., Metla Vantaa Research Unit
Räisänen Mikko, Dr., University of Eastern Finland, Faculty of Science and Forestry
Urban Josef, M.Sc., University of Mendel, Brno, Czech Republic
Zhang Gang, prof., University of Hebei, China
Zwiazek Janusz, prof., University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

Theses

Doctoral dissertations
Zhang, G. 2001. Cold acclimation in Scots pine. The Finnish Forest Research Institute, Research Papers 812.
Domisch, T. 2002. Effects of peat soil temperature on Scots pine biomass allocation and litter decomposition in peat. The Finnish Forest Research Institute, Research Papers 874.
Räisänen, M. 2008. Kuusen karaistuminen boorinpuutoksessa. University of Joensuu, Dissertationes Forestales 75.

Pro gradu theses
Laitinen, A. (2001), Kalliokoski, T. (2002), Laukkanen, J. (2003), Partanen, M. (2004), Korhonen, A. (2008).

Other i nternational co-operation
EU- Cost action (E38) ''Woody Root Processes (2004–2007)