Research

Climate change is one of the major environmental challenges of our time and Sweden is already experiencing warmer summers. This project examines whether Scots pine used in forestry are adapted to future climates and how genetic knowledge can guide decisions about which trees should be planted where.

AGRIMED C is a European collaborative project focused on future-proofing agriculture by strengthening competencies in health and climate management.

Blood derived autologous biological products such as autologous conditioned serum (ACS) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) are used to treat lameness in horses. The effect and content of these products are not fully known.

The large rivers that flow through northern Sweden affect how brown bears move through the landscape. When bears reach the riverbank, males and females act differently. This is shown by a study conducted by researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU).

Some people have experienced a loss of taste long after a COVID-19 infection has subsided. Researchers from SLU, Uppsala University and the University of Colorado have shown that this may be due to a disruption in taste cells that would otherwise give rise to experiences of sweet, bitter or umami.

The Flora & Fauna citizen research project takes advantage of local knowledge with the goal of developing measures that can ensure both food and habitat for pollinators throughout the season.

Ditches are a defining feature of many landscapes. Though often overlooked, they play an essential role in water and soil regulation. As climate change accelerates, understanding how ditches function, and how we manage them, has never been more important.

What assumptions, values ​​and knowledge claims shape different scientific approaches to agricultural sustainability? Five researchers have delved into this question within SLU's Interdisciplinary Academy.

In modern dairy farming, the calf is commonly separated from the cow within a few hours of birth and is then fed milk or milk replacer with little opportunity for natural suckling. A new study from SLU examined two different systems where cow and calf have contact after birth.