Completed projects

Analysis of gene flow from crop to wild forms in lettuce and chicory and its population-ecological consequences in the context of GM-crop biosafety
The anticipated risk of escape of transgenes from genetically modified crops to wild allies has revealed a serious lack in knowledge about gene flow from cultivated to wild forms of crop plants and its possible consequences for the environment, such as increased weediness. Therefore, this project aims at developing molecular tools dedicated to assessing gene flow in two model crops, one basically outcrossing, chicory, and one basically selfing, lettuce. Consequences of gene flow for fitness will be studied by demographic monitoring of natural and experimental hybrid populations.
 
BAR-OF – DARCOF II: Characteristics of spring barley varieties for organic farming
This inter-institutional project aims at a better understanding of biotic interactions in the organic growing system by investigating the importance of genotype-environment interactions, selecting genotypes suitable for organic farming conditions, implementing variety mixtures for increasing stability and implementing organic variety testing if needed.
 
Bioethanol
Evaluation of the potential of new raw materials and  new microorganisms for bioethanol production.
 
COST860 (SUSVAR)
Sustainable low-input cereal production: required varietal characteristics and crop diversity
 
Integrated Biomass Utilisation System - IBUS
The main purpose of the IBUS-project is to reduce the costs of producing electricity and bioethanol based on biomass.
 
New classes of engineering composite materials from renewable resources
The objective is to develop new engineering biocomposite materials from natural resources where predominant issues are resource saving, light-weight, low cost and eco-efficiency in all stages of the product cycle.
 
SIGMEA – EU FP6
Sustainable introduction of GMOs into European Agriculture
 
Sustainability of bioenergy production

Evaluating sustainability of bioenergy production using ecological and economic models

 
Thermal Gasification of Biomass
Since 1989 the Biomass Gasification Group (BGG) at The Technical University of Denmark has carried out research in thermal gasification of biomass as well as end uses of the product gas for heat and power.