Research

Thematically grouped research:

Sustainable biomass production: The goal is sustainable production of food, feed and fiber products with optimum utilization of land resources, while much attention paid to minimizing resource use and minimize disturbance to the surrounding ecosystem. The research is focused on nutrient dynamics in soil, soil composition, diversity and structure, and water regulation.

Land use - land and water quality: Land use effects the soil and the runoff water quality. The research is conducted largely from a landscape perspective, but also site-specific conditions as a starting point. Soil quality include dynamic features such as: acidity, nutrient content, amount of organic matter and soil structure. Urban soils and their function in different types of land use and management of society's waste products are also studied.

The soil and climate change: The effects of land use on the flow of greenhouse gases and how climate change affects the soil-water system and conditions for primary production is the subject of extensive studies. Data from environmental monitoring and long-term field trials are essential for model development and form the basis of advice and reporting to national and international bodies.

Biomass Production in Developing Countries: Research is performed to create and develop a scientific basis for intensified and sustainable production of food, feed and fiber products in developing countries while minimizing resource use and disturbance of the surrounding ecosystem.

Risk assessment: The radioecological activities of the department contribute to society's needs for research and national expertise and represent an important part in the implementation of risk analysis. Research is done to create a basis for risk assessment of the production chain such as negative market reactions, uptake and transport of toxic substances and nutrients. This applies both necessary and unnecessary substances.