Main subject area: Pea cultivars from genebanks, agronomic performance, plant growth, plant-based protein
There is a high demand for locally produced plant-based proteins to replace animal protein sources with the aim to reduce climate change impact of food production. Peas are a traditional crop in Denmark, but production is low and knowledge is missing to optimize protein content and cropping performance. In this project, the student will focus on the field trial situated at the research station AU-Auning, Djursland. The study will include testing >200 diverse cultivars of pea for agronomic performance. The aim is to find cultivars with high protein yields for further investigation and breeding for the food industry.
Any time
Department of Food Science, Agro Food Park 48, 8200 Aarhus N
30 ECTS: Theoretical thesis based on literature studies and/or analysis of issued and edited data sets.
45 ECTS: Experimental theses in which the student is responsible for collection and analysis of his/her own original data
60 ECTS: Experimental theses in which the student is responsible for planning, trial design and collection and analysis of his/her own original data
The study will be conducted in the frame of the KlimÆPro project ‘Klimavenlig produktion af plante-baserede fødevarer fra danske ærter’ (Climate-friendly production of plant-based foods from Danish peas) in collaboration with major Danish food, agricultural and seed companies.
