Enhancing the genetic diversity and variability of crops and livestock for the agroecological transition
We would like to express our interest in joining a consortium under the Topic 1: Enhancing the genetic diversity and variability of crops and livestock for the agroecological transition as a research partner with expertise in legume-based agroecological systems, intercropping, soil health, and multi-environment field trials.
Our group works on grain legumes and horticultural crops under sole cropping and intercropping systems (legume–cereal and legume–horticultural), evaluated across organic and conventional management. We have recent experience from multi-location European trials (Denmark, Germany, Italy, and Ireland), focusing on agronomic performance, yield stability, and seed compositional quality (including protein, sugars, alkaloids, and protein fractions by SEC).
A core focus of our work is understanding genetic × environment × management interactions, with particular emphasis on soil health, resource-use efficiency, and system resilience. We also offer capacity in metabolomics, amino acid profiling, and basic molecular analyses, and can involve colleagues from the department in food chemistry and sensory evaluation where relevant.
We would be pleased to discuss potential roles or contributions within a consortium.
Our work is based in the Department of Food Science at Aarhus University, a leading European research institution with a strong international profile in agriculture, sustainability, and food systems. The Department of Food Science conducts interdisciplinary research spanning plant science, food quality, food chemistry, and food technology.
Aarhus University was founded in 1928 and has since developed into one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities. It is consistently ranked among the top ~150 universities worldwide in major international rankings such as QS World University Rankings, reflecting its strong academic reputation, research output, and international outlook. Aarhus University has a significant global impact through high-quality research and close collaboration with industry and society.
