Main subject area: Soil science, agronomy, chemistry, data science, remote sensing
At AU Viborg a new physical teaching platform (futureCROPS) have been established to investigate how re-designed cropping systems can combine the dual-purpose of food and biomass production with healthy soils and cropping systems. We are looking for one or more student interested in either (1) conducting a characterization of the soil in the platform using (a) classical soil analysis tools on nutrients, soil organic matter, soil hydrology, soil texture, microbiology, etc. and/or (b) using remote sensing tools to map the area and conduct a geostatistical analysis, and/or (2) make predictions on how the planned crop rotations targeting food, feed or biomass will affect climate and environmental footprints of the cropping using different modelling tools.
August-September
AU Viborg, Blichers Alle 20, Tjele, 8830-DK
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 initial contact can be made to Jim Rasmussen who are responsible for the Future Crops learning platform, but the plan is to involve supervisors with specialist knowledge within the student’s core interest. Thesis work can vary from 30 to 60 ECTS depending on the tasks of the project.
