Felix Fritschi has a research and teaching appointment in plant physiology. His main research interests lie in the area of plant responses to abiotic stress. In particular, he emphasizes the effects of water deficits and heat on plant growth and productivity. He teaches introductory classes on grain crop production, crop physiology, and photosynthesis in crop production. In addition, he co-teaches a class on research with plant stress agents.

Key words: Plant abiotic stress; Water deficit; Heat stress; Crop physiology