Agrobiology and Crop Physiology

Adaptive responses to elevated CO2 in fruit species with different phloem loading strategies

The project aims to identify the key physiological and molecular components of fruit crop adaptation to elevate CO2

Physiological mechanisms behind the plant capacity to use nitrogen efficiently

How can we optimize nitrogen use efficiency? In your project, you will explore the physiological mechanisms behind the plant capacity to acquire and utilize different nitrogen forms more efficiently for growth and yield

Biostimulants for improved soil quality and plant development

Can biostimulants improve crop development? In this master thesis project you will uncover the potential beneficial effects of biostimulants on the plant-soil system

Improved phosphorus (P) use efficiency for sustainable production of vegetables

How can we optimize the use of phosphorus in vegetable production? In this project, you will explore the options for fertilizing vegetables in a way that is sustainable for the future

Climate change and managing spring frost risks in fruit orchards

The aim is to explore the physiology of the regulation of flowering time and loss of frost tolerance and how different apple cultivars and rootstocks may be used to affect this. Management methods to delay flowering or improve frost resistance in buds will be explored

Optimal propagation and fertilization in cultivation of Spagnum and Leucobryum mosses

The aim of this project is to analyse existing raw data from experimental trials to identify and describe efficient and optimal methods to propagate and cultivate Spagnum and Leucobryum mosses

Quality of grass-based beef

Grass-based beef may be the most sustainable way to produce beef in future. However, how does is affect the meat quality?

Developing strawberries for urban farming: physiological responses to low light conditions

The student will examine the light responses of several strawberry cultivars grown under low light conditions

The role of phloem loading with amino acids in seed productivity and quality of pea

Legumes, such as pea, contain high levels of protein and are therefore considered as promising plant-based alternatives to meat

Dissolved organic nitrogen as a nitrogen source for wheat plants

The discovery of plant traits that regulate the amino acid acquisition and utilization can be a game changer in plant breeding by allowing the identification of genotypes that show high productivity under low N input conditions that reduce adverse environmental N impacts

Characterization of sour cherry breeding genotypes - growth, flowering, fruitset and fruit quality

Characterization of sour cherry breeding genotypes from AU FOOD to identify new sustainable cultivars with better yield, taste and fruit quality, will support a continued Danish sustainable sour cherry production and possible pave the way for new use of sour cherry fruit

Identification of plant traits and mechanism contributing to tomato growth under organic cultivation

The discovery of plant traits that regulate the amino acid acquisition and utilization can be a game changer in plant breeding for organic cultivation

The hormone modulation induced by Ri-technology triggers nutrient and light use efficiency

The role of modification induced by Ri transformation on plant response to low input conditions (low nutrient and light conditions) will be studied in this project

Adaptive responses to light irradiance in fruit species with different phloem loading strategies

The project aims to identify the key physiological and molecular components of fruit crop adaptation to light

Impact of early incubation temperature on stress response and the immune system in broiler chickens

Can the right incubation temperature improve the health and resilience of broiler chickens?

Development of optimal fertilization of European blueberry (Vaccinum myrtillus) plants

The aim is to compare fertilizer levels and composition to seedlings and clonal plants for optimal plant growth in this special species, naturally adapted to low pH and low fertilizer levels

Revised 06.02.2024

Rikke Karlsen