Stefan Pinkert

Introducing entropy-based metrics for quantifying edge- and macro-shape complexity in leaves and beyond

This paper introduces entropy-based metrics to quantify leaf edge and macro-shape complexity, showing improved performance in predicting chemical traits and aligning with human perception.

Intra-individual variation in leaf microbiota matches within-crown environmental heterogeneity and promotes tree performance

The paper shows that matching microbial communities with their environment in tree crowns improves plant performance.

Small stream restoration increases habitat and plant diversity across scales

This study shows that restoring small streams increases habitat and plant diversity in agricultural areas by improving stream complexity and floodplain connectivity.

Size- and colour-based mechanisms shape the phenological structure of butterfly communities

The paper examines how body size and colour variation in butterfly assemblages across Great Britain relate to seasonal environmental conditions and developmental constraints, finding that both traits align with thermoregulatory needs and seasonal patterns.

Metabolic ecology and habitat stability explain the disproportionately high species richness in standing waters

The paper tests the Metabolic Theory of Ecology (MTE) in freshwater systems by comparing lentic and lotic species, finding that lentic species show less deviation from MTE predictions and are more prevalent in climatically unstable regions.