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Centre for Biological Control (CBC)

We contribute to the development of new knowledge concerning the use of living organisms to control pests and diseases.

Barley is sorted in an agricultural machine, photo.

About CBC

SLU runs the Centre for Biological Control (CBC), with a grant from the Swedish government. CBC conducts its own research and collaborate with other researchers in sustainable control strategies. A close cooperation with stakeholders, such as growers, industry, authorities and organisations is an important part of our activities. Contact us if you have any questions regarding activities in the centre, if you have an interest in research collaboration, assignments or evaluations!

News

  • 16 February 2024

    Small RNAs – the future of plant protection?

    A person holding a brown wheat plant. Photo. Small RNAs are common in fungi, including fungi that can be used as biocontrol agents in agriculture, horticulture, and forestry. In a new review, SLU scientists highlights the diverse function of small RNAs and their potential to manage plant diseases and insect damage in agriculture.
  • 23 January 2024

    SLU Centre for Biological Control's annual report 2023

    A report cover with a ladybird. Photo. “Year after year we see that biocontrol innovations provide better and better crop protection, in many cases matching or even surpassing chemical pesticides”, says Johan Stenberg, the Director of the SLU Centre for Biological Control, CBC. Read CBC’s annual popular science report 2023!
  • 10 January 2024

    Bark beetles can’t hide from their natural enemies

    A hand holds a small glass vial with a white larvae in it. Photo. Flies from the genera Medetera can sense and find the bark beetle Ips typographus that is a severe insect pest on Norway spruce. A synthetic blend of the compunds that the flies react to can facilitate biological control of the bark beetle. The picture shows a Medetera larva isolated from an infested spruce tree.

When it is biological control?

Researchers at the SLU Centre for Biological present an updated terminology and conceptual platform for biological control. The aim is to facilitate communication and legislation.

Research

CBC contribute to the development of new knowledge concerning the use of living organisms to control pests and diseases. We are a competence driven actor in biological control, both nationally and internationally.

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Collaborations

CBC interacts with many external stakeholders in sustainable biocontrol methods, such as governmental stakeholders, the industry, stakeholder organisations and research institutes.

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CBC for students

We welcome students to do master projects at CBC. Check out our projects and contact a researcher involved in your area of interest!

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What is biological control?

Biological control has a great potential to restrict the damage caused by harmful organisms like animals, plant pathogens and other pests. Learn more here!

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Published: 05 February 2024 - Page editor: cajsa.lithell@slu.se

SLU Centre for Biological Control, CBC

Director Johan A. Stenberg

johan.stenberg@slu.se, 040 - 41 53 78
Visiting address: Sundsvägen 16, 230 53 Alnarp, Sweden

 

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