Crop Genetics and Biotechnology

Basic introduction to section

The research of Section for Crop Genetics and Biotechnology (CGB) advances sustainable crop production and the plant-based food agenda through cutting-edge genetics, seed science, molecular biology and biotechnology, supporting Danish strategic goals of green transition, innovation, and internationalisation.

Through our research we:

take an interdisciplinary approach, combining classical plant breeding with modern molecular tools such as genome editing, DNA markers, bioinformatics, and functional genetics and genetic resources.
pioneer in applying New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) in crops.
focuses on enhancing the genetic potential of crops for yield, quality, disease resistance, and climate resilience.

The section features

a robust infrastructure that supports seed science and molecular studies on crops, including classified laboratories.
classified greenhouses, growth chambers, semi-field growth facilities, and outdoor growth tunnels.
a central role in policy support tasks, particularly around GMOs and NGT regulations at national and EU levels.