Short project description

Focus on pea diversity! Samples and results from large, well-established field trial conducted at Aarhus University (AU) in collaboration with Breeding company are available for agronomic and quality analysis and interpretation.

To shift consumer trends and the demand for more environmentally sustainable foods, the food industry is exploring alternative protein ingredients to replace traditional animal-protein products.
Peas are a low-cost, high-quality protein source that grow well under Nordic conditions. Despite their many benefits, pea crops remain underutilized in Denmark and globally.

This project aims to characterize the agronomic performance, yield, and protein content of pea cultivars from diverse origins in many seed banks from Europe and beyond including both traditional and modern cultivars, which represents a fascinating diversity of peas. 

Optionally, the thesis may be complemented by a pot experiment under controlled conditions at AU. This could be used to further investigate specific traits (e.g. stress responses) in a selected subset of cultivars, depending on student interest and project scope.

Is field work part of the topic (yes/no)? No

Is lab work part of the topic (yes/no)? Yes, it can be (45 or 60 ECTS)

Is coding part of the thesis topic (yes/no)? Yes, Statistical Analysis and Results Interpretation