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Chromosome doubling helps plants find new niches, but there are hidden risks
During evolution, plants sometimes acquire an extra complete set of chromosomes. This leads to greater genetic variation and opportunities to expand in new environments. However, it may also lead to the accumulation of harmful mutations in the genome, which can be a long-term threat. -
The protein that helps seedlings straighten
Seedlings bend their tip as they grow through soil, then straighten when they reach light. Scientists from Umeå have, after years of challenging research, identified a protein that promotes this straightening by regulating cell growth through the plant hormone auxin. -
12 million SEK for unique research project: Can relocated trees save the forests of the future?
Swedish forests face major challenges as the climate changes. To prepare for the future, Formas has now awarded 12 million SEK over four years for a research project on assisted migration of tree species. -
The children’s city – where play meets urban development and nature
How do children see the city? At the Malmö Festival, SLU Urban Futures and Botildenborg invited visitors on a playful journey into the world of urban development. By planting, creating, and interacting with a map, the children left their mark on Malmö—both literally and symbolically. -
SLU’s first eel survey in the Nyköpingsån aims to provide knowledge about the eel’s future
Hydropower plants and dams pose major obstacles for the critically endangered European eel. Now researchers from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) want to find out how eels in the Nyköpingsån are affected if the water is allowed to flow more freely.