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mistrabiotech@slu.se
+46 (0)18 672232
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The research programme Mistra Biotech started 2012 and involves about 60 researchers; natural scientists, ethicists, and social scientists. Most are at SLU but some work at KTH, Lund University, and other academic institutions.
Mistra Biotech is mainly funded by the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Environmental Research and SLU. Lantmännen, Graminor, and Lyckeby Starch AB contributes with additional support to specific subprojects.
Within the research programme Mistra Biotech, we want to develop knowledge about biotechnology in crop and livestock breeding, to enable the production of more high quality food that is healthy and affordable, with less inputs, reduced environmental impact, and healthier crops and livestock. We perform research within both natural and social sciences.
The research applies to all plant breeding, but we focus on the breeding of potatoes, barley and oats and the domestication of field cress (Lepidium campestre) to a productive crop. We use both traditional breeding methods and genetic modification (GM), as well as the most recent techniques, to improve important traits. This research also includes the development of methods for genetic analysis to be used in both crop and livestock breeding.
The research projects within social sciences focus on economic, ethical, and social aspects of the use of biotechnology in agricultural production. We also examine issues relating to legislation and consumer attitudes and behaviour.
Below you find the different projects listed.
Field cress - development of a new oilseed crop for the Nordic climate
Potatoes with improved resistance, altered starch quality and improved nutritional uptake
Analysis of quality and nutritional content in field cress and potatoes
Pathogen resistance in oats and barley
Livestock breeding – modelling, genetic modification and gene editing
Development of molecular selection methods
Naturalness, autonomy and fairness
The public discourse on biotechnology
mistrabiotech@slu.se
+46 (0)18 672232
Mistra Biotech
Department of Crop Production Ecology, SLU
PO Box 7043 SE-750 07 Uppsala, Sweden
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