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27 November 2018 New knowledge on the mechanisms behind biological control with mycoparasitic fungus The fungus Clonostachys rosea has great potential as a future biocontrol agent against several fungal diseases. A new study from SLU reveals more information on the mechanisms behind the biocontrol and two previously unknown compounds involved in the biocontrol is characterized.
15 October 2018 Sign up for symposium on biocontrol in agriculture and forestry The Dialogue Biocontrol network at Alnarp arrange a one-day symposium November 13th on Biocontrol in Agriculture and Forestry – research, innovations and markets.
05 October 2018 Seminar in Alnarp on biological control with CBC's new operations group The Center for Biological Control, CBC, met in Alnarp 4–5 October. The center has a new operations group this fall, and the meeting therefore started with seminars on biological control research.

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SLU runs the Centre for Biological Control (CBC), with a grant from the Swedish government, and focus on pest control with living organisms. CBC conducts its own research and seeks in addition to collaboration 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.

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