Research

Newly started moose project

The moose population is decreasing and red listing of the moose is being discussed - but how is the moose really doing? That question will be investigated in more detail in a newly started research

geap3

GEAP3 (Genome Editing and Agricultural Policy, Practice, and Public Perceptions) is an international social science research consortium that explores how key developments in gene editing are framed

New theory disproves Leonardo Da Vinci’s ‘Rule of Trees’

A new model to calculate carbon uptake by trees illustrates why large trees may be more susceptible to drought. Previous models where based on Leonardo da Vincis rule of trees. Scientists from SLU

Docent Lecture NJ

Docent Lecture: Seeing the unseen - Environmental Communication and researching sustainability transformations in forests anni.hoffren@slu.se PhD Stina Powell gives her Docent lecture in the

Seeds of field cress

Calling all nature enthusiasts and science lovers! We invite you to join our exciting citizen science project and contribute to the exploration and conservation of our natural world. By participating

Gällivare excursion

Future Forest's last excursion for this year was in Gällivare on 14 August 2023. Around 30 participants joined the excursion from Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Sveaskog

Feed Additive to Reduce Methane Emissions from Cows Tested in Sweden

Does a methane-inhibiting feed additive work better when cows are fed with high-fat Swedish oats? That's what Mohammad Ramin's research team at SLU in Umeå aims to find out. The additive Bovaer (DSM,

A CRISPR bite 2

Release Date: 4 October 2023. Can tomatoes made using CRISPR help relieve stress? In this episode, we take you to Japan to learn more about the first CRISPR food available on the market. We also take

Overview-antibiotic-resistant-substances-in-water

The increased presence of antimicrobial substances in water is a concern. The substances can be transformed over their life cycle through several different processes. SLU researchers have therefore

Publications

Here you can read and search for publications from our department.

Äpplen

The apple is one of our most beloved fruits. Apple research at SLU touches on several important issues for society. Explore the apple from multiple perspectives.

A CRISPR bite 5

Release date: 25 October 2023. Hornless cattle were once the poster animals for a gene-editing revolution, until the FDA found a pesky mistake in their DNA. In this episode, we go to a California