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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.

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SLU launches large-scale fish tracking – aiming to provide new insights about fish in the Baltic Sea

SLU has deployed 80 acoustic receivers along two lines in the Baltic Sea. By listening for signals from tagged fish, the receivers will reveal migration routes and uncover new insights on life beneath the waves. This is important for both research and management of fish in the Baltic Sea.

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  • 2025-09-12

    Unknown sources fuel boreal forests with nitrogen: "Really surprising"

    Wildfires are vital for regrowth in boreal forests. But where does the nitrogen these recovering forests use actually come from? A new study on wildfire recovery sites across the boreal biome led by SLU, shows that the source of this vital nutrient largely lacks explanation.
  • 2025-09-11

    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.
  • 2025-09-11

    Heal the wound or form roots? It depends on water availability

    A torn tomato leaf that ends up on the ground sometimes develops roots from the wound, but other times it seals the wound with healing tissue. A study led from SLU now shows that water availability is the key factor that controls the fate of the leaf in the event of such damage.
  • 2025-09-10

    SLU leads the way in developing future fish feed

    Farmed rainbow trout of the future is now available on the market. The fish has been fed a new feed where traditional ingredients like soy and fishmeal have been replaced by mussels, insects and fungal protein. The initiative is led by SLU, Axfoundation and 25 other partners.

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