Facilities
A well-developed research infrastructure is important for the development of research and innovations. At SLU, we categorize the infrastructure as follows:
- Facilities
- Data networks and biobanks
- Instruments
- Laboratories
Alnarp Horticultural & Garden laboratory
Surfaces for research and education at campus Alnarp. There are good opportunities to place different types of projects both in open-air fields (with access to water) and in greenhouses. Well
The Forestlands
Forestlands primarily intended for educational purposes. Over 2500 hectares of forestland distributed over large parts of Sweden. The forests are close to the cities of Gällivare, Piteå, Umeå,
The Swedish Livestock Research Centre
The Swedish Livestock Research Centre – the most modern facility for research and education on dairy cattle, pigs and poultry in northern Europe. The Swedish Livestock Research Centre is the most
Aquariums and ponds at the Institute of Freshwater research
The Department of Aquatic Resources at Drottningholm has great facilities for research in freshwater such as ponds, tanks and aquariums.
Long-term field experiments
Long-term field experiments - a useful resource when assessing the impact of different management practices on soil, water and crop system. At several sites in Sweden, long-term field experiments are
Unit for Field-based Forest Research
Infrastructure for field-based research, monitoring, sampling and studies in the forest, soil and water.
Goat herd
Small goat herd for behavioural observations or physiological whole animal studies during, for instance, pregnancy and lactation. A herd of milking goats, 10-12 adult animals + kids during the spring
The Biotron
The Biotron is a facility for research where climatized rooms are demended with respect to high precision and accuracy on the regulation of climat factors such as temperature, humidity, light (even
Biomass Technology Centre (BTC)
Biomass Technology Center (BTC) is a pilot plant for research, development, innovation, and education on the processing and pretreatment of biomass and by-products from bio-based industries.
Alnarp’s parks and gardens
A park with a large plantcollection and great opportunities for recreation.
Greenhouse
Greenhouses intended for research and education. Greenhouses with automated climate control. Greenhouses are all equipped (with a few exceptions) with shading fabrics, RH-control, and adjustable