About us
We explore the interactions between soil, plants, animals, the environment, climate, and people in systems for the sustainable production of food and renewable resources.
Education
Courses in agrarian and horticultural crop production, animal production, buildings, energy, hydroponic systems, sustainable production systems, and technologies for animal and crop production.
Research
Our research integrates in-depth studies of the biological and technological aspects of production systems with systems analysis and interdisciplinary synthesis, aiming to address complex challenges in sustainable agriculture and resource use.
Research
Research projects
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Validating the introdution of Kernza in the Nordic-Baltic region (Viking)
This project aim to develop a strong research platform for perennial cereal production systems in Scandinavia, Finland and the Baltic, henceforward referred to as the Northern countries. -
Improving energy-efficiency and indoor climate of livestock buildings through passive and active adaptation measures
Swedish livestock buildings cover a large area and have long operation hours leading to high annual energy demand. -
BioReset - Biodiversity restoration and conservation of inland water ecosystems
BioReset - Biodiversity restoration and conservation of inland water ecosystems for environmental and human well-being -
Ericoid mycorrhizas in blueberries
Blueberries and other plants belonging to the Ericaceae form mycorrhizal symbiosis with ericoid mycorrhizal fungi. The root system of wild blueberry plants is shallow and the fine hair roots are commonly colonised by mycorrhizal fungi. -
Removing agricultural residues as feedstock for the growing bioeconomy
Efficiency of intermediate crops to minimize negative environmental consequences.
Research groups
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Precision Livestock Farming, PLF
A focus area within the subject area Animal Environment and Building Function at the Department of Biosystems and Technology -
Precision Livestock Farming, PLF
A focus area within the subject area Animal Environment and Building Function at the Department of Biosystems and Technology. -
Stall function and comfort
A focus area within the subject of Animal Environment and Building Function at the Department of Biosystems and Technology. -
Horticultural Production Physiology
The research within horticultural production physiology aims at increasing the knowledge of how to, in long-term sustainable production systems, steer horticultural crops to the desired development by varying the external conditions.
News & Events
News
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Royal scholarships for innovative research on biological control
Chloë Raderschall and Nataliia Khomutovska have received scholarships from King Carl XVI Gustaf’s 50-year fund for science, technology and the environment. -
Smarter pest control for faba bean
Faba beans have the potential to replace imported soybeans for plant-based protein products. They are however, threatened by the broad bean beetle. Now, SLU researchers present a new promising, sustainable method to outsmart this insect pest. -
Different wavelengths of light can improve plant protection
Plant surfaces are not always a hospitable environment for beneficial bacteria that help protect plants from pests. However, in a new doctoral thesis, Maria Hellström has investigated how different wavelengths of light can support these bacteria, both in lab and greenhouse environments. -
Chloë works to promote biological pest control through crop diversification
Chloë Raderschall is one of the SLU Centre of Biological Control’s newest researchers. An avid hiker, gardener and photographer who first got introduced to biological control methods through her interest in agroecology.