SLU Grogrund - centre for breeding of food crops
New doctoral thesis shows that rapeseed proteins can be made available for food using gene editing
In a new doctoral thesis, Oliver Moss shows how he has successfully reduced the levels of glucosinolates, sinapine, and phytic acid in rapeseed lines. This breakthrough paves the way for using
Diss_Hanna Ohm
Genetic insights into seed development, flowering and diversity in faba bean: pre-breeding for sustainable agriculture lotta.malmborg@slu.se Hannah Ohm, Deptartment of Plant Breeding, defendes the
Diss_Oliver Moss
Enhancing rapeseed seedcake quality for feed and food using CRISPR-Cas RNP gene editing lotta.malmborg@slu.se Oliver Moss, Department of Plant Breeding, defends the thesis "Enhancing rapeseed
Doctoral thesis on the future of wheat
On Friday, Lorena Guardia Velarde will defend her thesis on the genetics behind nitrogen efficiency in spring wheat. Lorena Guardia Velarde's research shows that specific combinations of plant traits
Diss Lorena de Jesús Guardia Velarde
Towards sustainable spring wheat cultivation: enhancing nitrogen use efficiency through strategic breeding charlotta.eriksson@slu.se Lorena de Jesús Guardia Velarde defends her thesis "Towards
She wants to protect wheat from a forgotten enemy
Wheat is one of the world's most important food staples, but with climate change, threats to the crop are increasing. The fungal disease stem rust can quickly turn entire wheat fields into rotting
Diss Vinitha Puthanveed
Virus yellows of sugar beet – exploring pathogen diversity and host resistance Groundwork for resistance breeding charlotta.eriksson@slu.se Vinitha Puthanveed defends her thesis "Virus yellows of
Projects
Current projects Completed projects Framtidens äpple exp meny eng Framtidens åkerböna exp meny eng Klimatstabilt vete exp meny eng Completed projects Plant breeding in horticultural field crop
Robust wheat
This project aims to develop robust wheat varieties that can thrive under diverse environmental conditions. We are conducing field trials in locations across Sweden evaluating for drought, flooding,
Resilient potato
Climate change is driving the need for crops that are more resilient. This project focuses on reducing the reliance on inputs in potato cultivation, such as irrigation, disease control, and other
A Helping Gene for Healthier Plants
Researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) have discovered a new gene that controls plants' sensitivity to threats like fungi and drought. By removing this gene, plants
SLU Grogrund annual workshop
lisa.beste@slu.se Photo: Lisa Beste SLU Grogrund's Annual Workshop 2024 will take place in the heart of Malmö, from lunch to lunch, 20-21 November. The workshop is open to the SLU Grogrund network.