Department of Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology
Margareta Hökeberg, pioneering researcher in biological control, has passed away
Margareta Hökeberg has passed away after a period of illness, aged 70. Margareta had a long and successful career as an internationally recognized expert on the use of bacteria in biological control
Department of Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology
We undertake fundamental and applied research on plant-microbe interactions, mycology, microbial ecology and evolution, as well as biodiversity. Central themes are forest and plant pathology, and
DNA mapping gives new insight into Swedish fungi
There are far more species of fungi in the ground than previously known. Fungi visible to the naked eye are in the minority according to a 10-year DNA mapping now available on the website Svampar i
Network symposium
Networking symposium on plant protection and forest damage katja.fedrowitz@slu.se Welcome to a networking symposium arranged by SLU Plant Protection Network and SLU Forest Damage Centre for staff
”Options for the reduction of N2O emissions from arable soils” by Dr. Reiner Ruser
Seminar: ”Options for the reduction of N2O emissions from arable soils” markmiljo-webb@slu.se Welcome to a seminar with Dr. Reiner Ruser (University of Hohenheim) who will give a presentation about
Watch the webinar about the EU's proposal for a directive on soil monitoring
On July 5, the EU Commission presented a proposal for a directive on soil monitoring. The directive was discussed on July 11 by European researchers and Mirco Barbero, representative from the EU
Jan Stenlid symposium
An international symposium in honor of Professor Jan Stenlid were held at Krusenberg Herrgård in Uppsala, Sweden 22-24 September 2022.
Program
Program for the symposium "Breaking new grounds in forest pathology", an international symposium in honor of Professor Jan Stenlid. 22 September 17.00-18.00: Registration and mingle 18.00-21.00:
Leaves as spore traps for improved forecasting methods
In this project we investigate if wheat leaves can be used to catch and analyse fungal spores. By increasing our knowledge on how diseases spread, we suggest better control strategies. Knowledge of
Webinar: The EU Proposal for a Law on Soil
markmiljo-webb@slu.se Welcome to an EJP SOIL Webinar on “The EU Proposal for a Law on Soil” with keynote speaker Mirco Barbero of DG Environment at the European Commission. The new Soil Law Proposal
Meeting with the Swedish and Danish societies for plant diseases
cajsa.lithell@slu.se Join us in a common meeting between the Swedish and Danish societies for plant diseases for a one-day event in Alnarp. During the day, you will get the possibility to listen to
Forest damage course gave new insights into pests and risks
Arming the forest against forest damage and being able to analyze the risks and consequences of the damage is important, especially in a warmer climate. During March to May, the first of three PhD