SLU Plant Protection Network
SLU Plant Protection Network
We explore how to protect crops and trees from diseases, pests, weather damage, weeds and invasive species, and how to create healthy environments for plants. The network connects SLU researchers and
Bolivian students dive into the world of bioinformatics
How do you identify an organism at the molecular level – and how can that contribute to sustainable agriculture? These were some of the questions explored by Bolivian students during an international
Jan Pettersson’s donation
In honor of Professor Emeritus Jan Pettersson, who passed away in August 2017, a scholarship fund has been established. The travel stipends are intended for PhD students at SLU with projects related
Utlysning projektstöd för kortsiktiga övervakningsprojekt
The SLU Forest Damage Centre announces a call with focus on monitoring of forest damage. The call is for short-term monitoring projects that focus on method development and will be carried out in
Healthy forests in a changing climate – the path to resilient conifers
In her doctoral thesis, Matilda Stein Åslund has studied genetic and environmental factors that affect diseases in conifers. This is an important step toward preserving our forests in the ongoing
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Welcome to join our network on plant protection and plant health! The SLU Plant Protection Network is available to stimulate and support collaborations between staff at SLU's various locations and
Soil microbes shape the future of crop breeding
A better understanding of the plant-microbe partnerships can lead to more resilient and sustainable agriculture. When breeding crops it is now time to consider both the plant and its microbial
How crops shape their microbial communities
With the help of microbes, plants can improve their growth, stay healthy, and endure stress. In a new study on finger millet, researchers show that plants play an active role in choosing which
Plant genotype-dependent biocontrol of wheat diseases
Genetic variation in plants can affect how efficiently biological control agents can reduce diseases. In this doctoral thesis, Sidhant Chaudhary has investigated this variation to bring us closer to
Sustainable tomato protection and the power of the microbiome
In his new thesis, Daniele Nicotra has uncovered mechanisms driving complex interactions within the plant microbiome. The goal is to develop new bioinoculants as sustainable alternatives to chemical
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,
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