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SLU participates in global effort to reduce methane emissions from cows

SLU is participating in the world's largest initiative to reduce methane emissions from cows through selective breeding. Using advanced measurement technology and the Gigacow research platform, Swedish researchers are contributing to global data collection for breeding of ruminants with lower methane emissions.

Cow smelling the equipment

The colors of algae lead the way to smarter aquaculture

Inspired by nature's own warning systems, researchers at SLU and KTH are investigating whether the colors of algae can reveal when they start producing toxic substances – and how underwater robots and AI can help us detect it in time.

Ceramium tenuicorne

SLU launches large-scale climate experiment in Swedish forest

Forest growth in Sweden has slowed down. Climate change is believed to play a key role – but exactly how remains unknown. Now, SLU is launching one of the largest field experiments of its kind to find out how earlier snowmelt, drought, and warmer summers affect forest growth and ecosystem functions.

Forest photographed from the air.

Plant genotype-dependent biocontrol of wheat diseases

Genetic variation in plants can affect how efficiently biological control agents can reduce diseases. In this doctoral thesis, Sidhant Chaudhary has investigated this variation to bring us closer to optimising crops for higher biocontrol responsiveness.

A man in a white lab coat by green plants. Photo.

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The climate affects our water, forests, animals, landscape and food production. It affects our lives. Find out about SLU's work with climate issues and towards meeting the sustainable development goals of Agenda 2030.

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