Enhancing the genetic diversity and variability of crops and livestock for the agroecological transition
I would love to join a consortium.
I can be your partner from Germany and have a wide network of fruit growers.
If you are interested in something along the lines of the following examples, I would be a suitable partner for your consortium.
- analysing pollen parentage of fruit/measuring dependence on self- and cross-pollination of crop cultivars
- measuring fruit quality and shelf life (finding the best pollen parents that optimise these parameters)
- measuring floral traits of crop cultivar
- tracking pollinator activity and explaining activity through floral traits
- genotyping crop cultivars in the form of pollen to understand why wild pollinators are more efficient
- identifying optimal orchard designs to increase productivity
The University of Göttingen is a leading research university in Germany with a long‑standing tradition in agricultural and environmental sciences, making it a natural hub for agroecological research and innovation.
The Department of Crop Sciences, in particular, brings together expertise in agronomy, plant breeding, plant protection, soil science, and functional agrobiodiversity. Its strong focus on sustainable crop production systems, including temperate and tropical agroecosystems, and its experience in third‑party‑funded collaborative projects position it as an ideal partner for projects aiming to enhance genetic diversity and resilience in agroecological farming.