Director/Senior Researcher
Research interests and expertise
My research aims to improve our understanding of the origin, functioning and maintenance of plant biodiversity. This involves evolutionary, ecological and genomic components, in various ecosystems in the temperate, subtropical and tropical zones. As focal taxa I target wide ranging plant families that form some of the largest and most species rich groups known to science, which often perform crucial ecosystem roles but overall, remain poorly known and are beyond the scope of sustainable use practices and conservation action. By combining traditional taxonomic approaches with the latest advances in genomics and evolutionary reconstruction, I aim to unlock these groups by revealing their evolutionary histories and relationships, genomic diversity and ecological potential for adaptation and rapid speciation. Through targeted on-the-ground initiatives, I aim to positively effect conservation awareness and strengthen en/ex situ conservation of threatened tree groups with local, regional and international partners. As part of the need to drive sustainable utilization of native biodiversity, I also work on research that aims to expand the number of species in cultivation for food, medicine and other uses. Alleviating collecting and harvesting pressures on threatened or shrinking natural populations through novel domestication actions is an essential component of our conservation strategy.
Curriculum Vitae Joeri Sergej Strijk currently updating
Editorial responsibilities
Associate Editor for:
Genomics (Elsevier: 6.205).
Scientific Reports (Nature: 4.120).
Australian Systematic Botany (CSIRO: 0.648)
Journal of Tropical Ecology (Cambridge: 1.32)
Teaching
* MSc course Modern Ecology (2018-2020). Guangxi University, Nanning, China.
* BGCI and FFI Workshop on Tropical Fagaceae Identification, Conservation and IUCN Red List Training (2018). Pha Tad Ke Botanical Garden, Laos.
* MSc course Introduction to Evolutionary Biology (2017). Guangxi University, Nanning, China.
* MSc course Biological Exploration and Biodiversity Research (2017-2018). Guangxi University, Nanning, China.
* BSc course in Dutch Flora (2000-2004). Wageningen University, Netherlands.
Field activities
2001 Ecuador; 2002 Philippines; 2003 Gabon; 2006 Italy; 2007 Reunion; 2007 Madagascar; 2008 Greece; 2009 Tanzania; 2011/12/13/14/15/16/17/18/19 China; 2011/12/13/14/15 Thailand; 2012/17/19 Singapore; 2013/18/19/22 Vietnam; 2014 Sabah (Malaysia); 2015 Hawaii; 2016 Japan; 2016/2018 Spain; 2016/2018 France; 2016/2017/2021-2023 Brunei; 2022 Laos;
Languages
Dutch (mother tongue); English (fluent); German/French (advanced); Thai/Chinese (basic); Spanish.
Selected publications (Available as PrePrint)
– Strijk, J.S.*, Hinsinger, D.D., Roeder, M., Chatrou, L.W., Couvreur, T.L.P., Erkens, R., Sauquet, H., Pirie, M.D., Thomas D.C., Cao. K. 2019. The soursop genome and comparative genomics of basal angiosperms provide new insights on evolutionary incongruence. BIORXIV / 2019/639153. pdf
Selected publications (Peer reviewed)
– E. Khoo, M. Barstow, C. Maycock, V. Bodos, K.Y. Chong, L.S.L. Chua, D. Cicuzza, S. Deepu, A. Dhyani, A.N. Divina, G.T. Eduarte, V.M. Evangelista, S.K. Ganesan, R.C. Gibe, N. Gunatilleke, S. Gunatillke , Z. Haji Berudin, A. Hamidi, P.K Hoo, T. Jimbo, S. Juiling, Y.W.C. Kusuma, Y. Kusumadewi, C.Y. Ling, R.C.J. Lim, H.K. Lua, J.M.P. Magbuo, P.L. Malabrigo Jr., R. Majapun, A. Maryani A.M., X.Y. Ng, R. Nilus, J.T. Pereira, J. Sang, H.H. Rachmat, S. Ranasinghe, A. Randi, I. Robiansyah, J.S. Solatre, J.S. Strijk, J.B. Sugua, JW. Tang, S. Tanggaraju, M.M.B. Tating, A.B. Tobias, S. Tsen, A.G.A. Umali, E. Velautham, YX. Xiao, W. Yong and WB. Yu. 2023. Red List of Dipterocarpaceae. Botanic Gardens Conservation International. Richmond, UK. pdf
– Tan, W.H., Ong, L. and Strijk, J.S.*, 2023. Castanopsis corallocarpus (Fagaceae), a new species from Royal Belum (Perak) in Peninsular Malaysia. PhytoKeys, 219, pp.1-10. pdf
– Strijk, J.S.*, Hinsinger, D.D., Roeder, M.M., Chatrou, L.W., Couvreur, T.L.P., Erkens, R.H.J., Sauquet, H., Pirie, M.D., Thomas, D.C., Cao, K.. Chapter 9: The Soursop Genome (Annona muricata L., Annonaceae). In: Underutilised Crop Genomes. pp149-174. Chapman, M (Ed.). Springer Press.
– Luo, W., Strijk, J.S., Barstow, M., Wee, A.K.S. 2022. The role of protected areas in tropical tree conservation post-2020: A case study using threatened Dipterocarpaceae. Biological Conservation 272(109634). pdf
– Lyu, L., Leugger, F., Hagen, O., Fopp, F., Boschman, L.M., Strijk, J.S., Albouy, C., Karger, D.N., Brun, P., Wang, Z. and Zimmermann, N.E., 2022. An integrated high‐resolution mapping shows congruent biodiversity patterns of Fagales and Pinales. New Phytologist 235(2):759-772. pdf
– Bouman, R.W., Kebler, P.J., Telford, I.R., Bruhl, J.J., Strijk, J.S., Saunders, R.M., Esser, H.J., Falcon-Hidalgo, B. and Van Welzen, P.C., 2022. A revised phylogenetic classification of tribe Phyllantheae (Phyllanthaceae). Phytotaxa, 540(1):1-100. pdf
– S. Lindsay et al. 2022. Flora of Singapore: Checklist and bibliography. Gardens’ Bulletin Singapore 74, 3–860. pdf
– Cvetković, T., Hinsinger, D.D., Thomas, D.C., Wieringa, J.J., Velautham, E. and Strijk, J.S.*, 2022. Phylogenomics and a revised tribal classification of subfamily Dipterocarpoideae (Dipterocarpaceae). TAXON. 71(1):85-102. pdf
– Cannon, C.H., Borchetta, C., Anderson, D.L., Arellano, G., Barker, M., Charron, G., LaMontagne, J.M., Richards, J.H., Abercrombie, E., Banin, L.F., Tagle Casapia, X., Chen, X., Degtjarenko, P., Dell, J.E., Durden, D., Guevara Andino, J.E., Hernández-Gutiérrez, R., Hirons, A.D., Kua, C-S., La Vigne, H., Leponce, M., Lim, J.Y., Lowman, M., Marshall, A.J., Michaletz, S.T., Normark, B.B., Penneys, D.S., Schneider, G.F., Strijk, J.S., Tiamiyu, B.B., Trammell, T.L.E., Vargas-Rodriguez, Y.L., Weintraub-Leff, S.R., Lussier Desbiens, A. and Spenko, M. 2021. Extending our scientific reach in arboreal ecosystems for research and management. Front. For. Glob. Change 4:712165. pdf
– Cvetković, T., Areces-Berazain, F., Hinsinger, D.D., Thomas, D.C., Wieringa, J.J., Ganesan, S.K. and Strijk, J.S.* (2021). Phylogenomics resolves deep subfamilial relationships in Malvaceae sl. G3 Genes| Genomes| Genetics, jkab136 pdf
– Strijk, J.S.*, Hinsinger, D.D., Roeder, M.M., Chatrou, L.W., Couvreur, T.L.P., Erkens, R.H.J., Sauquet, H., Pirie, M.D., Thomas, D.C. and Cao, K. (2021). Chromosome‐level reference genome of the soursop (Annona muricata): a new resource for magnoliid research and tropical pomology. Molecular Ecology Resources. pdf
– Areces-Berazain, F., Hinsinger, D.D., Strijk, J.S.* (2021). Genome-wide supermatrix analyses of maples (Acer, Sapindaceae) reveal recurring inter-continental migration, mass extinction and rapid lineage divergence. Genomics: 113(2):681-692. pdf
– Colin, O., Hinsinger, D.D., Strijk, J.S.* (2021). Mahonia lancasteri (Berberidaceae), a new species originating from Sichuan (China) described from cultivation. Phytotaxa: 482(1):45-54. pdf
– Wang, Y., Cvetković, T., Aritsara, A.N.A., Carrion, A.D.A., Strijk, J.S.* (2021). Complete chloroplast sequence of Fenerivia ghesquiereana (Annonaceae): a rare and endemic tree from Madagascar. Mitochondrial DNA: Part B, 6:1, 1580160. pdf
– Bouman, R.W., Keβler, P.J., Telford, I.R., Bruhl, J.J., Strijk, J.S., Saunders, R.M. and van Welzen, P.C. (2020). Molecular phylogenetics of Phyllanthus sensu lato (Phyllanthaceae): Towards coherent monophyletic taxa. Taxon. 00(00):1-27. pdf
– Carrero, C., Jerome, D., Beckman, E., Byrne, A., Coombes, A.J., Deng, M., Rodríguez, A.G., Van Sam, H., Khoo, E., Nguyen, N., Robiansyah, I., Correa, H.R., Sang, J., Song, Y.G., Strijk, J.S., Sugau, J., Sun, W., Valencia-Ávalos, S., Westwood, M. (2020). The Red List of Oaks 2020. The Morton Arboretum. ISBN: 978-0-9992656-2-8. pdf
– Areces-Berazain, F., Wang, Y., Hinsinger, D.D., Strijk, J.S.* (2020). Plastome comparative genomics in maples resolves the infrageneric backbone relationships. PeerJ: 8:e9483. pdf
– Strijk, J.S.*, Binh, H.T., Ngoc, N.V., Pereira, J.T., Slik, J.W.F., Sukri, R.S., Suyama, Y., Tagane, S., Wieringa, J.J., Yahara, T., Hinsinger, D.D. (2020). Museomics for reconstructing historical floristic exchanges: Divergence of stone oaks across Wallacea. PLOS ONE 15(5): e0232936. pdf
– Carrion, A.D., Hinsinger, D.D., Strijk, J.S.* (2020). ECuADOR – Easy Curation of Angiosperm Duplicated Organellar Regions, a tool for cleaning and curating plastomes obtained from next generation sequencing pipelines. PeerJ: 8:e8699. pdf
– Carrion A.D., Hinsinger, D.D., Strijk, J.S.*. (2020). Genomics of the critically endangered monotypic genus Sinopora: the plastome of S. hongkongensis (Lauraceae). Mitochondrial DNA: Part B, 5(1):379-81. pdf
– Strijk, J.S.*, Hinsinger, D.D., Zhang, F.P., Cao, K. (2019). Trochodendron aralioides, the first chromosome-level draft genome in Trochodendrales and a valuable resource for basal eudicot research. GigaScience, Volume 8, Issue 11, November 2019, giz136. pdf
– Cvetkovic, T., Hinsinger, D.D., Strijk, J.S.* (2019). Exploring evolution and diversity of Chinese Dipterocarpaceae using next-generation sequencing. Scientific Reports 9:11639. PDF available pdf
– Hinsinger D.D. & Strijk J.S.* (2019). Plastome of Quercus xanthoclada and comparison of genomic diversity among selected Quercus species using genome skimming. PhytoKeys 132:75-89. PDF available pdf
– Kooyman, R.M., Crayn, D., Joyce, E., Morley, R., Rossetto, M., Slik, F., Strijk, J.S., Su, T., Yap, S., Wilf, P. 2019. Origins and Assembly of the Southeast Asian Perhumid Rainforest. Annual Review of Ecology, Evolution and Systematics 50. Link available pdf
–Strijk, J.S*. & Son, H.T. (2019). Lithocarpus gigantophyllus (Fagaceae), a new record from Loei province (Thailand). Thai Forest Bulletin, 47(2): 145-151. DOI: https://doi.org/10.20531/tfb.2019.47.2.04. PDF available pdf
-Liang X.J., Hinsinger D.D., Elias, R.B., Strijk J.S*. (2019) The plastome sequence of Laurus azorica (Seub.) Franco, an endemic tree species of the Azores islands. Mitochondrial DNA: Part B, 4(1), 363-365. PDF available pdf
-Yu T.H., Hinsinger D.D., Strijk J.S., Kim Shan Wee A. (2018). The first complete chloroplast genome of a major mangrove species Sonneratia alba Sm and its implications on conservation efforts. Mitochondrial DNA: Part B, 3(2), 500-502. PDF available pdf
-Cvetković T., Hinsinger D.D., Strijk J.S*. (2017). The first complete chloroplast sequence of a major tropical timber tree in the Meranti family: Vatica odorata (Dipterocarpaceae). Mitochondrial DNA: Part B, 2(1), 52-53. PDF available pdf
-Hinsinger D.D. & Strijk J.S*. (2017). The chloroplast genome sequence of Michelia alba (Magnoliaceae), an ornamental tropical tree species. Mitochondrial DNA: Part B, 2(1): 9-10. PDF available pdf
-Hou, C, Wikström, N., Strijk, J.S. Rydin, C. (2016). Resolving phylogenetic relationships and species delimitations in closely related gymnosperms using high-throughput NGS, Sanger sequencing and morphology. Plant Systematics and Evolution, 302: 1345. PDF available pdf
-Ahmad, B., Baider,C., Bernardini, B., Biffin, E., Brambach, F., Burslem, D., Byng, J.W., Christenhusz, M., Florens, ,F.B.V.,Lucas, E., Ray, A., Ray, R., Smets, E., Snow, N., Strijk, J.S., Wilson, P.G. (2016). Syzygium (Myrtaceae): Monographing a taxonomic giant via 22 coordinated regional revisions. PeerJ Preprints e1930v1. PDF available pdf
-Jiang, G.-F., Hinsinger, D.D. Strijk, J.S. (2016). Comparison of intraspecific, interspecific and intergeneric chloroplast diversity in cycads. Scientific Reports, 6, 31473. PDF available pdf
-Hinsinger, D. D. & Strijk, J. S*. (2016). Toward phylogenomics of Lauraceae: The complete chloroplast genome sequence of Litsea glutinosa (Lauraceae), an invasive tree species on Indian and Pacific Ocean islands. Plant Gene, 9, 71-79. PDF available pdf
-Parnell, J.A.N., Pilla, F., Simpson, D.A., van Welzen, P., Chayamarit, K., Chantaranothai, P., Boyce, P. C., Bygrave, P., Byrne, C., Chen, S., Couch, C., Curtis, T., Dransfield, S., Duyfjes, B.E.E., Eiadthong, W., Esser, H.J., Grote, P.J., Hua, Z., Jebb, M., Kirkup, D., W. Ke Loc, P., Larsen, S.S., Macklin, J., Madern, A., Meade, C., Merklinger, F., Middleton, D.J., Moat, J., Muasya, A.M., Nakmuenwai, P., Pedersen, H., Pendry, C.A., Prajaksood, A., Pooma, R., Pruesapan, K., Puglisi, C., Sathapattayanon, A., Sukkharak, P., Staples, G., Strijk, J.S., Suddee, S., Sungkaew, S., Tangjitman, K., Teerawattananon, A., Tovaranonte, J., Ung, T., Trias-Blasi, A., De Wilde, W.J.J.O., Wilkin, P., Yahara, T. (2015). A re-examination of the life and work of A.F.G. Kerr and of his colleagues and friends. Thai Forest Bulletin, 43 (111-131). PDF available pdf
-Hinsinger, D.D., Strijk, J.S*. (2015). Complete chloroplast genome sequence of Castanopsis concinna (Fagaceae), a threatened species from Hong Kong and southeastern China. Mitochondrial DNA, 28(1), 65-66. PDF available pdf
-Ma, R., Zhang, J. Cavaleri,, M.A., Sterck,, F., Strijk, J.S., Cao, K. (2015). Convergent Evolution towards High Net Carbon Gain Efficiency Contributes to the Shade Tolerance of Palms (Arecaceae). PLoSONE, 10.10 (2015): e0140384. PDF available pdf
-Parnell, J.A.N., Strijk, J.S., Maknoi, C., Luu, H.T., Pooma, R., Sirimongkol, S., Rueangruea, S., Tichai, W. Ritphet, N. (2014). New records expand the ranges of Christisonia siamensis and Christisonia scortechinii, the latter species being new to Thailand. Thai Forest Bulletin, 42 (16-23). PDF available pdf
–Strijk, J.S*., Rueangruea, S., Sirimongkol, S., Suddee, S. (2013). Lithocarpus corneus (Lour.) Rehder (Fagaceae), a new record for the Flora of Thailand. Thai Forest Bulletin, 42 (1-5). PDF available pdf
–Strijk, J.S*., Sirimongkol, S., Rueangrea, S., Ritphet, N., Chamchumroon, V. (2014). Lithocarpus orbicarpus (Fagaceae), a new species of Stone Oak from Phang Nga province, Thailand. PhytoKeys, 34: 33–46. PDF available pdf
-Van Welzen, P.C., Strijk, J.S., Van Konijnenburg-van Cittert, J.H.A., Nucete, M., Merckx, V.S.F.T. (2014). Dated molecular phylogenies of the sister genera Macaranga and Mallotus (Euphorbiaceae): Congruence in historical biogeographic patterns? PLoSONE, 9(1): e85713. PDF available pdf
–Strijk, J.S.*, Bone, Thébaud, C., Buerki, S., Fritsch, P.W., Hodkinson, T.R., Strasberg, D. (2014). Timing and tempo of evolutionary diversification in a biodiversity hotspot: Primulaceae on Indian ocean islands. Journal of Biogeography, 41(4), 810-822. PDF available pdf
–Strijk, J.S.*, Noyes, R.D, Strasberg, D., Cruaud, C., Abbot, Chase, M.W., Thébaud, C. (2012). In and out of Madagascar: dispersal to peripheral islands, insular speciation and diversification of Indian Ocean Daisy trees (Psiadia, Asteraceae). PLoSONE, 7 (8): e42932. PDF available pdf
-Bone, R.E., Strijk, J.S.*, Fritsch, P.W., Buerki, S., Strasberg, D., Thébaud, C., Hodkinson, T.R., (2012). Phylogenetic inference of Badula (Primulaceae), a rare and threatened genus endemic to the Mascarene Archipelago. Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society, 169, 284-296. PDF available pdf
-Renner, S.S., Strijk, J.S., Strasberg, D., Thébaud, C., (2010). Biogeography of the Monimiaceae (Laurales): a role for East Gondwana and long distance dispersal, but not West Gondwana. Journal of Biogeography, 37 (7), 1227-1238. PDF available pdf
IUCN Red List Assessments
– Over 500 IUCN Red List assessments compiled to date in Fagaceae. Additional assessments pending in Annonaceae.
ONLINE WORKSHOPS GIVEN
– Dipterocarps of Brunei and Borneo – Online Identification Workshops, Global Conservation Consortium for Dipterocarpaceae (GCCD). Strijk, J.S * α. 2021. In four recorded parts, available online. (https://www.globalconservationconsortia.org/resources/dipterocarpaceae-identification-workshop-dipterocarps-of-brunei-and-borneo/).
– Oaks of Southeast Asia – Online Identification Workshops, Global Conservation Consortium for Oak (GCCD). Strijk, J.S * α. 2021. In two recorded parts, available online. (https://www.globalconservationconsortia.org/resources/oaks-of-southeast-asia-identification-workshops/).
Other communications
– Strijk, J.S. (2017). Species Spotlight: Quercus argentata Korth. Published on the internet: https://www.internationaloaksociety.org/content/species-spotlight-quercus-argentata-korth. The Cupule no.21(2): p9-10. The International Oak Society.
– Strijk, J.S. (2018). The Oaks of Hong Kong: Evolutionary and Morphological Diversity on a Continental Margin. International Oaks. No 29: p77-90. The International Oak Society.
– Strijk, J.S.* & Hinsinger, D.D. (2019). The Oaks of Vietnam. Proceedings of the 9th International Oak Society Conference, UC Davis, California, USA. International Oaks No. 30: p77-84. The International Oak Society.
– Strijk, J.S. (2020). Species Spotlight: Quercus tarokoensis Hayata. Oak News & Notes, Vol. 24(1): p4-5. The International Oak Society.
– Strijk, J.S. (2020). Species Spotlight: Quercus hypophaea Hayata. Published on the internet: https://www.internationaloaksociety.org/content/species-spotlight-quercus-hypophaea-hayata. The Cupule no.25. The International Oak Society.
– Strijk, J.S. (2020). Species Spotlight: Quercus stenophylloides Hayata. Published on the internet: https://www.internationaloaksociety.org/content/species-spotlight-quercus-stenophylloides-hayata. The Cupule no.25. The International Oak Society.