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He wants to lay the foundation for tomorrow's resistant spruce trees
How does spruce defend itself against pathogenic fungi? And can this information contribute to future breeding programmes? Isak Ingerholt, a doctoral student at SLU Forest Damage Centre's research school, aims to find answers to these questions. -
More variation in the field reduces nitrogen losses
How can agricultural nitrogen losses be reduced without compromising yields? New research from SLU shows that more varied crop rotations can lower emissions to the atmosphere while benefiting both the environment and farmers’ finances. -
Interdisciplinary approaches to ecosystem restoration
As Europe works to restore its natural environments, researchers at SLU are exploring new ways to reconnect ecosystems and people. By linking ecology, society and culture, they aim to create landscapes that are both resilient and meaningful.
Agriculture and forestry in a changing world
Through our research we answer questions about how agriculture and forestry can be conducted in a world where the climate is changing. We conduct both basic and applied research and have active collaborations with forestry and agriculture.
Undergraduate education
From fungi and lichens to forest ecology, forest and agricultural pathogens and biogeochemical cycles. Find our courses, distance courses and independent work here.
Doctoral education
Are you interested in learning about and developing new knowledge for more sustainable agriculture and forestry? Our doctoral program provides a scientific approach, subject knowledge, and training in pedagogy and leadership.
About us
You can find us out in the field digging holes with big shovels or pipetting like there is no tomorrow in the lab. We investigate how microorganisms like fungi and bacteria interact with the environment. The Department is part of Biocentrum Ultuna at SLU in Uppsala.
Collaboration
Collaboration and continuous dialogue with stakeholders and the public is the foundation for our research. Our field pathologist and forest and tree mycologist are always in dialogue with the surrounding community.
Research groups at the Department
Research groups
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Agricultural Plant Pathology
We conduct research within plant pathology and plant-microbe interactions with relevance for plant health. This includes pathogenic interactions in agricultural systems, but also beneficial interactions used for biological disease control and plant growth promotion. -
Forest microbiology
We focus on the role of soil biota in plant performance and ecosystem functioning. -
Forest Pathology
Our research in forest pathology concentrates on pathogenic fungi causing diseases in forests. We study the interactions between the pathogen, the host tree and the environment from molecular to ecosystem level. -
Plant disease epidemiology
Diseases in crops result in economic losses and account for a significant proportion of pesticide use in agriculture. We study the epidemiology of plant diseases to inform and support the implementation of sustainable management strategies. -
Soil Microbiology
Microorganisms play a key role in nature’s cycles, controlling how essential nutrients like nitrogen move through ecosystems. By understanding their functions, we can find solutions to environmental challenges such as eutrophication, climate change, and unsustainable agriculture.
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