Tomke Susanne Wacker

Tomke Susanne Wacker is a Research Fellow in the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in agronomy and sustainable crop systems. Her work addresses critical challenges in food production through climate-resilient agricultural practices.

Her research focuses on sustainable intensification of agro-ecosystems, with core expertise in plant phenotyping (particularly root systems), water/nutrient optimization, and conservation agriculture. Current projects target faba bean adaptation to water stress (IMFABA) and nitrogen management in cover cropping systems (GMSR), reflecting her commitment to solving biodiversity and climate challenges in agriculture.

Recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate a cohesive research trajectory centered on root phenotyping innovation, machine learning applications in plant science, and sustainable field practices. Key thematic clusters include water-stress adaptation in legumes, pesticide dynamics in no-till systems, and standardized methodologies for root architecture analysis.

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Dr. Wacker teaches Advanced Crop Production (MSc) and bachelor-level courses in crop science (Afgrødelære) and plant science (Tema: Plantevidenskab). Her research collaborations span international networks focused on crop physiology and sustainable farming systems, supported by projects including RadiMax (winter wheat phenotyping) and GMSR (cover crop nitrogen management).

She operates within the Section for Crop Sciences at the Taastrup campus, contributing to Denmark's agricultural research infrastructure through field studies and methodological development in conservation agriculture.