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Intensive agriculture results in less reliable weed control from seed eaters
To increase crop productivity, agriculture relies on intensive use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers. In a new study, researchers show that with intensive agriculture, there is a risk of losing
More and happier pathogens in warmer Nordic countries
The majority of all known pathogens to global food production will thrive and reproduce faster in a warmer climate. Such generalizations are, however, not necessarily practically useful. A new report
SLU's focus on food science
A significant portion of SLU's research revolves around putting food on the table. It is an ever-relevant issue in society during a time of changing climates and a need for increased food resilience.
Spruce bark beetle attacks in a time of climate change
Where and when does the spruce bark beetle attack? Petter Öhrn has investigated this as well as the spruce's defense capacity in his doctoral thesis. "It is particularly important for forest owners
Are pests adapting to the push-pull system?
Ecologically intensified farms in Kenya, where biodiversity is carefully managed, maintain successful pest control over time. That is the result of a research study published in 2023. The idea of
Root rot in peas can be combated with resistant pea varieties
Peas often suffer from root rot caused by the water mold Aphanomyces euteiches. Can we combine the tasty but susceptible pea variety Linnea with an old German landrace to get partially resistant new
Rust in forest and agriculture
Symposium and workshop: Rust fungi in forests and agriculture cajsa.lithell@slu.se Welcome to a day of talks, discussion and networking around rust diseases! Rust on a pine tree. Photo: Åke Olson
Sverige nyckelaktör i europeiskt vinprojekt
Climate change, disease and price increases in plant protection are some of the challenges wine producers will face in the future. Researchers now want to equip growers for a warmer and drier climate
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Unique landscape experiment for sustainable food production and biodiversity
The Kamprad family's foundation finances a new project at the Swedish University of Agriculture's research facility,Lövsta outside Uppsala. The project focuses on the reintegration of crop production
Swedish farmers’ reports to the EU used by researchers to study choices of crops
In her first scientific publication, PhD student Rafaelle Reumaux shows how the Land Parcel Identification System can be used to study crop sequences. She has studied the choices of crops in organic
Small RNAs – the future of plant protection?
Small RNAs are common in fungi, including fungi that can be used as biocontrol agents in agriculture, horticulture, and forestry. In a new review, SLU scientists highlights the diverse function of