Department of Biosystems and Technology

Smarter pest control for faba bean
Faba beans have the potential to replace imported soybeans for plant-based protein products. They are however, threatened by the broad bean beetle. Now, SLU researchers present a new promising,
Validating the introdution of Kernza in the Nordic-Baltic region (Viking)
This project aim to develop a strong research platform for perennial cereal production systems in Scandinavia, Finland and the Baltic, henceforward referred to as the Northern countries. The platform
Horticultural Production Physiology
The research within horticultural production physiology aims at increasing the knowledge of how to, in long-term sustainable production systems, steer horticultural crops to the desired development
BioGlue-Center Antonio Pizzi
Webinar: Environmentally-friendly Bio-adhesive Technologies torbjorn.esping@slu.se Antonio Pizzi is a polymer and materials chemist and professor emeritus of industrial chemistry at the University

Different wavelengths of light can improve plant protection
Plant surfaces are not always a hospitable environment for beneficial bacteria that help protect plants from pests. However, in a new doctoral thesis, Maria Hellström has investigated how different

Research on bioglue must address industry needs
“Address the needs in the industry”. That was the key message from Dr. Peter Herder, an expert with 25 years of experience bio-adhesive development, during a recent BioGlue-Centre webinar. Dr. Herder

French Embassy
Delegates from the French Embassy visited SLU in Uppsala in the beginning of February as part of their Swedish university tour. They will, during a couple of weeks, visit all Swedish universities and
Diss Isabella Kleman
Towards sustainable onion storage: postharvest quality diagnostics using volatile organic compounds and physiological metrics lotta.malmborg@slu.se Isabella Kleman, Department of Biosystems and
Applied Statistics
The statisticians at the LTV-faculty have their positions at the Department of Biosystems and Technology but is a resource for SLU in general through the center Statistics@SLU . The unit consists of
Research facilites
In order to do research and teaching regarding different production systems and applications, research facilities are needed. The institution is in charge of a few. SITES Lönnstorp research station
Diss Maria Hellström
Bacterial Delight: Deciphering how visible light affects bacterial biological control agents in the phyllosphere of greenhouse crops lotta.malmborg@slu.se Maria Hellström, Department of Biosystems
Ämnesgruppsträff SLU Partnerskap Alnarp 2024(2)
Thematic group meeting - SLU Partnership Alnarp johanna.grundstrom@slu.se SLU Partnership Alnarp's network for members , students and researchers at SLU in Alnarp gathers to exchange knowledge and