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Research
My research focuses on developing sustainable crop production systems that minimize climate and environmental impacts. I study strategies to improve soil health and crop productivity through bio-based fertilizers, cover crops, intercropping, agroforestry, and reduced tillage. My expertise includes plant nutrient biochemistry and availability, soil organic carbon dynamics, crop nutrition, and soil fertility management. I have extensive experience with field, greenhouse, and laboratory experiments; soil and plant analyses and isotope labelling techniques.
Teaching
I have broad experience with research-based teaching and supervision at BSc and MSc levels in nutrient turnover, soil fertility, cover cropping, urban farming, and nutrient recycling. Since February 2022, I have been course responsible for a bachelor-level course in the Landscape Architecture programme.
Ongoing research projects
2023-2027 EU project Delisoil
2025-2029 EU project SCALE-it
2023-2027 KLIMON
2026-2029 Organic RDD OASIS
2025-2030 Robotic Intercropping
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Research
My research focuses on developing sustainable crop production systems that minimize climate and environmental impacts. I study strategies to improve soil health and crop productivity through bio-based fertilizers, cover crops, intercropping, agroforestry, and reduced tillage. My expertise includes plant nutrient biochemistry and availability, soil organic carbon dynamics, crop nutrition, and soil fertility management. I have extensive experience with field, greenhouse, and laboratory experiments; soil and plant analyses and isotope labelling techniques.
Teaching
I have broad experience with research-based teaching and supervision at BSc and MSc levels in nutrient turnover, soil fertility, cover cropping, urban farming, and nutrient recycling. Since February 2022, I have been course responsible for a bachelor-level course in the Landscape Architecture programme.
Ongoing research projects
2023-2027 EU project Delisoil
2025-2029 EU project SCALE-it
2023-2027 KLIMON
2026-2029 Organic RDD OASIS
2025-2030 Robotic Intercropping
Keywords
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Long-term soil health effects of human urine and other bio-based fertilizers: A comprehensive field study
Hansen, V., Hafner, F., Messmer, B., Bragazza, L., Petersen, C. T. & Magid, J., 2026, In: Applied Soil Ecology. 398, 13 p., 110108.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Towards a unified framework for integrating plant biologicals into soil health management
Christensen, S., Nicolaisen, M. H., Winding, A., Hestbjerg, H., Walter, M., Jensen, R. E., Ling, M., Morgan, C. & Hansen, V., 2026, In: Plant and Soil. 518, p. 777-788Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › Research › peer-review
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Bio-based fertilizers typically deliver on either high nutrient release or soil health parameters
Engedal, T., Messmer, B., Magid, J., Jensen, L. S. & Hansen, V., 2025, In: Geoderma. 460, 13 p., 117424.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Emissions of N2O following field incorporation of leguminous and non-leguminous cover crops
Andersen, M. S., Engedal, T., Bruun, S., Jensen, L. S. & Hansen, V., 2025, In: Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment. 379, 6 p., 109335.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Impact of Soil Improvers on Soil Health: A Data Mining Approach to Support Sustainable Agriculture Across the EU
Nolfi, L., Bindo, A., Di Gregorio, L., Costanzo, M., Caldara, M., Tabacchioni, S., Visca, A., Salo, T., Bauerle, A., Hansen, V., Bernini, R., Varese, G. C., Manikas, I., Marmiroli, N., Palojarvi, A. & Bevivino, A., 2025, In: Environments. 12, 12, 23 p., 472.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Late sowing of cover crops reduces potential for nitrate leaching reduction and carbon inputs
Kumar, U., Engedal, T., Hansen, V., Gislum, R., Munkholm, L. J., Thomsen, I. K., Larsen, S. U. & Hansen, E. M., 2025, In: Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment. 393, 12 p., 109858.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Modelling the impacts of cover crops on soil C stocks and N dynamics using Daisy: Model evaluation and scenario analysis
Gronning, C. R., Jensen, L. S., Engedal, T., Andersen, M. S., Hansen, V., Rashid, M. A., Schwartzkopff, M. V. & Svane, S. F., 2025, In: Agricultural Systems. 230, 17 p., 104442.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Plant organ rather than cover crop species determines residue incorporation into SOC pools
Engedal, T., Hansen, V., Rasmussen, J., Magid, J., Mueller, C. W., Thomsen, S. T., Sørensen, H. & Jensen, L. S., 2025, In: Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 200, 11 p., 109616.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile18 Citations (Scopus)62 Downloads (Pure)