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Jenny Hagenblad is a Senior Associate Professor in the Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM) at Linköping University, Faculty of Science and Engineering. Her research centers on crop plant evolution, utilizing population and evolutionary genetics to study domestication, adaptation, and agricultural history.
- Current Position: Senior Associate Professor, Linköping University
- Department: Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM)
- Field: Crop Plant Evolution, Population Genetics, Molecular Genetics
- Teaching: Genetics, Evolution, Population Genetics, Molecular Genetics
- Education: PhD in Genetics, Lund University; Postdoctoral training at University of Edinburgh and Uppsala University
- Previous Positions: Assistant Professor, Uppsala University; Associate Professor, Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Her research focuses on understanding how crop plants such as barley, wheat, pea, and onion have evolved and adapted over time, particularly in response to human agriculture and climate change. She uses genetic analyses of modern, historical, and archaeological plant material to reconstruct seed exchange networks, domestication processes, and adaptation patterns across regions like Fennoscandia and the Canary Islands.
The analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent focus on crop evolution using genetic and archaeological data. Key themes include: ancient DNA from barley and other crops, climate adaptation in landraces, genetic diversity in historical seeds, and the impact of trade and isolation on crop evolution. Her work bridges disciplines such as genetics, archaeology, botany, and agricultural history, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and food security.
Scientific Contributions:
- Extensive research on barley evolution across centuries and continents
- Pioneering use of ancient and historical seeds to study crop adaptation
- Investigation of human influence on plant dispersal and domestication
- Studies on lesser-known crops like potato onion and caraway
- Collaborative projects across Europe on genebanks and crop wild relatives
She actively teaches courses in genetics and evolution, emphasizing active learning and student engagement. During the pandemic, she adapted by teaching evolution outdoors. She supervises research and collaborates widely but no formal students are listed. She has not received publicly listed scientific awards. Her lab, the Hagenblad Group, focuses on using evolutionary genetics to address contemporary agricultural challenges through historical insights.
