Better crop and tree breeding
Research for better potato, wheat and shorter breeding cycles in long-lived trees. These are projects the network supports during 2025.
Breeding research at SLU
SLU's research in breeding spans many areas such as the development of varieties, genetic resources, domestication, technology and studies of specific mechanisms.
About the Network
The SLU Breeding Network aims to strengthen and visualise current research in the field at SLU and to increase the interaction between research and education.
Join us!
Anyone interested in breeding research is welcome to join our network and to receive our newsletter.
Courses in breeding
We organise 1-2 courses in breeding per year for PhD students and postdocs. The courses are held online or alternate between Umeå, Uppsala and Alnarp.
Interviews & highlights
Explore interviews with our esteemed committee members, grant recipients, and key network collaborators, and discover highlights from the events we have organised!
What's new
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Consumers are positive about new varieties of crops
Most Swedish consumers view new crops developed through crossbreeding positively, according to a new survey conducted by researchers at SLU. The findings run counter to the perception that consumers are sceptical about plant breeding. -
New plant-based method for cheese-making enzyme
A research team from SLU, Linnaeus University and Örebro University has successfully produced a traditional cheese-making enzyme in plants. The results open new possibilities for sustainable dairy production. -
Innovation across borders for sustainable food systems
On 25 August, a Japanese delegation visited Malmö, joined by companies and startups, all looking to spark new collaborations between Sweden and Japan. -
Root sampling for resilient nordic potatoes
SustainPotato is developing resilient Nordic potato varieties by studying how genetics and microbiomes affect resistance to diseases like late blight. Now, the first round of root sampling are complete. -
Future plant breeders take root at SLU
Students and researchers from the BREEDTECH program visited SLU Alnarp to explore cutting-edge plant breeding tools and bring practical innovations back to their local agricultural systems.
Calls
See the SLU Breeding Network's open calls.