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Biological control of a seed-borne disease on red onion in Vietnam Last year, Professor Dan Funck Jensen was given 75 000 SEK from the Centre of biological control, CBC, to lead a pilot project on biological control of seed-borne diseases in vegetables. The project was a collaboration with Can Tho University in Vietnam.
Analysing genomes for efficient plant protection Understanding the genetics of microorganisms, such as fungi, is important to gain a better understanding of the mechanisms that provide effective plant protection. Magnus Karlsson and a colleague arranged a session in this topic at the International mycological congress in Puerto Rico.
Sign up for a half-day seminar on biological control! Welcome to a half day seminar on October 4th with the Center for Biological Control, CBC in Alnarp. CBC's activities will be presented and the researchers will talk about their research on biological control.

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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.

Contact us if you have any questions regarding activities in the centre, if you have an interest in research collaboration, assignments or evaluations!

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