Horticultural science
Horticulture includes professional growing of vegetables in fields or in greenhouses, as well as of fruit, berries, mushrooms and ornamental trees and plants. Storing, distribution and marketing of the products are also included. Horticulture also deals with leasure time gardening.
Staff
We work at the SLU Centre for Biological Control. Please contact us if you have questions about our business or would like to discuss research collaborations, orders or inquiries! Maria Viketoft,
Centre for Biological Control (CBC)
We contribute to the development of new knowledge concerning the use of living organisms to control pests and diseases.
Research
The SLU Center of Biological Control develops knowledge about biological control, to use living organisms to control pests.
Sensola
In the laboratory, we develop knowledge on human-environment interaction. To increase ecological validity, the research is based on smart and portable technology.
Swedish National Plant Protection Conference 2025
The Swedish National Plant Protection Conference 2025 is arranged by SLU 12-13 November. This year's theme is "Forestry, horticulture and agriculture in a changing climate - innovative thinking for a
How to get to Ultuna
SLU in Uppsala is located in the campus area Ultuna 6 km south of the city center. Car from the south, E4 Turn off the E4 at exit 186. Follow signs Uppsala S, then towards Ultuna. Turn left after a
Håkan is passionate for good food in the cities of the future
Håkan Jönsson is the new coordinator for Food and Cities, an initiative to develop and communicate research and education at the intersection of food and city at SLU. ”There will be major research
New handbook on mycorrhizae
Symbiosis between plants and mycorrhiza-forming fungi can contribute ecosystem services such as improved plant nutrient supply and increased tolerance to biotic and abiotic stress. New handbook on
Student_Sujan
Plant Biology for Sustainable Production - Master's Programme Country: Nepal Why did I choose SLU? - My academic journey started in Punjab, where I completed my undergraduate degree in Agriculture
Department of Biosystems and Technology
At the Department of Biosystems and Technology we explore interactions between soil, plants, animals, environment, climate and humans in systems for sustainable production of food and renewable raw
Ask a researcher
SLU has many experts in different subjects. Some of them are listed at the Swedish web page. Contact them if you have something to discuss. SLU has many researchers with a special mission to
Ingrid Wesström, soil physics
Ingrid Wesström is an expert on water management in the agricultural landscape. More information at the Swedish page.