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Here at the department, our mission is to advance the understanding of forest ecosystem processes and to progress the principles of forest ecosystem management.
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From Looks to DNA: How Arctic Charr Evolve Within a Single Lake
Arctic charr can look and behave very differently within the same lake, but are they also genetically different? This study seeks to answer that question while offering a new perspective on our understanding of how evolution works. -
Exploring seascapes through taste, memory, and stories
Professor Maggie Roe from Newcastle University recently visited SLU in Alnarp to share insights from the UK-based research initiative Seascapes: Tyne to Tees, Shores to Seas, a multi-year project focused on reconnecting local communities with the coastal and marine landscapes of northeast England. -
The breed does not determine the dog - significant differences in mentality both between and within breeds
Carefully choosing a dog breed can give future owners a sense of security in knowing its typical appearance, needs, and temperament. But new research highlights that differences between individuals within the same breed can be just as significant—something many may not be aware of. -
Harvesting Swedish sweet potatoes in search of the varieties of the future
In long rows lie root vegetables in a remarkably wide range of colours and shapes: purple, red, orange, yellow, and white. Plump, thin, long, smooth, and crooked. The trial cultivation of new sweet potato varieties adapted to the Swedish climate is now being harvested. -
Lectures by SLU´s new honorary doctors
SLU warmly welcomes everyone interested to attend the lectures held by SLU´s latest honorary doctors on Friday 3 October in Uppsala. The lectures will provide exciting insights into topics ranging from forest health to coastal landscapes. The lectures are open to the public and will be webcast.