Dorthe Horn Larsen

Dorthe Horn Larsen is a Researcher in the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Section for Plant and Soil Sciences, at the Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. Her work focuses on plant-environment interactions in horticultural and agricultural systems, with emphasis on stress responses and resource optimization.

Her research spans plant stress physiology—including chilling injury in herbs, drought priming in cereals, and light-spectrum effects on fruit development—with specific expertise in postharvest biology and stomatal conductance modeling. She investigates biochemical markers like anthocyanins and antioxidants to link physiological traits with crop quality and resilience.

Analysis of her 2017-2025 publications reveals consistent focus on abiotic stress management, particularly temperature, light, and water variables. Her work bridges fundamental plant science with applied horticulture, targeting greenhouse climate control, nitrogen-use efficiency, and pathogen resistance without compromising yield.