Crop phenotyping aims to quantify traits like photosynthesis, development, architecture, biomass or quality of crops using a broad variety of sensors and analysis procedures. The course aims to provide the necessary basic knowledge in agronomy and plant breeding along with knowledge in image acquisition, computer vision, machine learning and crop modelling to improve crops and cropping systems.

This seminar explores how agriculture and food systems can operate within planetary boundaries. Students examine two main themes: (1) agroecological systems and their potential to reduce the environmental impact of agriculture in Switzerland and globally, and (2) food system transformation through policy strategies, food environments, and consumer behavior.