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Conifer regime constrains market for broadleaves
Fast growing broadleaves have real potential for commercial use i Sweden. There are already functioning businesse niches, but a more developed marked is constrained by a conifer-centred regime. -
Researchers traced butterfly color patterns back in time
Müllerian mimicry is a mutualistic strategy where species benefit from sharing a warning signal by enhancing predator learning thus reducing the risk of attacks on all species involved. Researchers at SLU have now studied how these color patterns have evolved in a group of butterflies -
SLU professor appointed Secretary General at the Swedish Research Council
Stefan Bertilsson, professor of functional ecology in limnic systems at SLU, has been appointed as the Swedish Research Council's new Secretary General for Natural Sciences. He will take up the role on 1 October 2025. -
How to talk when truth is contested – three strategies for collaborative policy making
Facilitators of collaborative policy making on sustainability issues often face heated debates and conflicting truths. They are on the front lines when facts are contested and emotions run high. A new study explores their experiences and presents strategies for navigating post-truth situations. -
Unlocking nature’s blueprint – scientists identified the function of a so far uncharacterised protein complex
Scientists have uncovered the functions of many genes and proteins across different organisms, but much is still unknown. Now, researchers at Umeå Plant Science Centre have identified the function of a protein complex involved in establishing protein production in plants.