I graduated from Vietnam National University of Forestry with the bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources Management in 2020. In 2023, I completed my master program in Sustainable Forest and Nature Management from Bangor University, UK and Göttingen University, Germany. During my study, I focused mainly on ecohydrology, forest ecology and forest management. Doing the master’s thesis on “Effects of above- and belowground plant diversity on soil water infiltration in an oil palm landscape (Sumatra, Indonesia)” gave me an opportunity to work on root metabarcoding in Forest Genetics and Forest Tree Breeding Department in Göttingen University. These experiences inspire me to do the PhD on root under the supervision of Professor Prof. Dr. Christian Ammer at Göttingen University. My topic is about rooting patterns, water acquisition strategy, and growth response of European beech, Douglas fir and Norway spruce under intra- and interspecific competition.
PhD Research Project
Root systems play a crucial role in absorbing and transporting air, water, and nutrients to maintain plant life. Roots can perceive physical signals of the environment and convert them into physiological signals to regulate architecture and growth orientation. Previous studies have observed that plant roots bending elongate toward the water source, which is hydrotropism. This study aims to understand the hydrotropic growth mechanism and strategies of roots under inter- and intra-specific competition of European beech, Douglas fir and Norway spruce. Besides, the study also evaluates the role of mycorrhizal fungi in root hydro-sensing growth.
