Christoph‐Martin Geilfus

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407

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About

Christoph-Martin Geilfus is a leading plant scientist whose research centers on the physiological and molecular responses of crops to abiotic stress, particularly drought and salinity. His most impactful contribution is the highly cited review "Drought and crop yield" (2021, 407 citations), which provides a comprehensive analysis of how water scarcity affects crop development from germination through harvest. Geilfus has fundamentally advanced understanding of how plants sense and signal stress, with a focus on the role of chloride as a beneficial macronutrient and its interactions with other ions under saline conditions. His work bridges fundamental plant physiology with practical agricultural applications, offering insights that inform breeding strategies for climate-resilient crops. Beyond drought, Geilfus has made notable contributions to understanding the dynamics of mineral nutrients in soil-plant systems, particularly the antagonistic and synergistic relationships between chloride, nitrate, and phosphate. His research is widely cited by agronomists, plant biologists, and climate scientists seeking to mitigate the impacts of increasingly frequent and intense drought episodes on global food security.