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The memory of past land use is visible in the soil
Historical land use can shape soil for decades. A new study shows that grasslands once used as farmland still host different microbes, preserving a legacy of the past.
New discovery about taste loss after Covid-19
Researchers from SLU and international partners show that disruptions in taste cells may explain why some people experience long-lasting taste loss.
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News and events
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Northern Swedish rivers cause female bears to hesitate – but males swim across
The large rivers that flow through northern Sweden affect how brown bears move through the landscape. When bears reach the riverbank, males and females act differently. This is shown by a study conducted by researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU). -
Where do the giant cod in the Åland Sea actually come from? New research provides more clues
A new study from SLU shows that the fast growing cod in the Åland Sea probably do not reproduce locally but instead depend on larvae transported there by ocean currents. At the same time, chemical analyses indicate that this stock component may be unique and possibly represent its own population. -
A cause of persistent taste loss after Covid-19 has been discovered
Some people have experienced a loss of taste long after a COVID-19 infection has subsided. Researchers from SLU, Uppsala University and the University of Colorado have shown that this may be due to a disruption in taste cells that would otherwise give rise to experiences of sweet, bitter or umami. -
Growing a broad set of crops does not threaten food security – quite the opposite
Crop rotations with a broad set of crops can produce more calories and nutrients than growing only cereals year after year. This result of an international study led by the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) challenges the common argument that diverse crop rotations produce less food.
Research
Most recently published projects
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Life cycles of ectomycorrhizal fungi with focus on sandy soil pine forests
Ectomycorrhizal fungi – fungi that live in symbiosis with trees – are an important component of biodiversity in northern coniferous forests. The project investigates how their populations develop in sandy pine forests and how they are affected by modern forest management. -
Adapting Scots pine breeding populations to climate change
Climate change is one of the major environmental challenges of our time and Sweden is already experiencing warmer summers. This project examines whether Scots pine used in forestry are adapted to future climates and how genetic knowledge can guide decisions about which trees should be planted where. -
AGRIMED C - Agriculture Management Education Towards Climate Resilience
AGRIMED C is a European collaborative project focused on future-proofing agriculture by strengthening competencies in health and climate management.
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Stop the amount of PFAS in circulation
PFAS are harmful chemicals that are hard to break down and can enter our bodies through drinking water. Since drinking water is essential, SLU researchers are developing methods to purify PFAS and prevent them from reaching our water sources. -
Why Ditches Matter: A Research Perspective
Ditches are a defining feature of many landscapes. Though often overlooked, they play an essential role in water and soil regulation. As climate change accelerates, understanding how ditches function, and how we manage them, has never been more important. -
Assumptions and values influence research on agricultural sustainability
What assumptions, values and knowledge claims shape different scientific approaches to agricultural sustainability? Five researchers have delved into this question within SLU's Interdisciplinary Academy.
Explore statistics, open environmental data and species information
Search for and official statistics, open data and maps from SLU's environmental monitoring and assessment.
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