Forest Pathology
Our research in forest pathology concentrates on pathogenic fungi causing diseases in forests.
We study the interactions between the pathogen, the host tree and the environment from molecular to ecosystem level. We investigate the biology of the fungal pathogens, colonization and dispersal patterns as well as possible measures to control or prevent damage to the forests.
Current Research:
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Damages caused by Heterobasidion annosum has doubled in the southern parts of Sweden since the 1960s.
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Ash dieback and Dutch Elm disease are two fungal diseases that has emerged in Sweden and today causes large problems.
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Forest managment practises and a changing climate are factors that may influence the suceptibility of our forests to diseases.
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Using molecular identification methods we study fungal communities at different scales and in range of different substrates.
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We study both pathogenicity factors in pathogens and resistance mechanisms in trees, in order to understand the interaction between them.
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Symbiotic relationships between fungi and insects are common and many fungal diseases are spread via insects.
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