Tanzanian Embassy and SLU in dialogue on agricultural development
Representatives from the Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania in Sweden visited SLU to exchange experiences and ideas in agricultural research, education and capacity development.
The memory of past land use is visible in the soil
Historical land use can shape soil for decades. A new study shows that grasslands once used as farmland still host different microbes, preserving a legacy of the past.
Go behind the scenes of a degree project
Curious about what it’s like to write a degree project at SLU? Follow Klara, a student at SLU, and join her journey through the thesis process – from the initial idea to the completed project.
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News and events
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Scots pine blister rust is increasing in the north – here are the factors that associate with the risk
Scots pine blister rust is spreading in the pine forests of northern Sweden and Finland. Researchers now see a link between the disease and climate factors such as temperature, precipitation, soil moisture and fertility—and that the disease may increase further in a warmer climate. -
Archived tree cores reveal why boreal forests are getting starved for nitrogen
Despite decades of industrial deposition, nitrogen availability in the boreal forest is steadily declining. In a new study published in Nature, researchers from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences have found that atmospheric CO₂ is the main driver - using decades of unique, stored data. -
The memory of past land use is visible in the soil
Traces of historical land use remain visible in the soil for decades, according to a recently published study. Grasslands that were previously farmland contain different microbes than those without such a history, preserving memories of a bygone era. -
Environmental adaptation of hydropower facilities requires a holistic approach and systematic monitoring
Sweden faces a unique opportunity to environmentally adapt hydropower and restore important environments in our aquatic ecosystems. However, success will require a holistic approach and systematic monitoring, according to two new studies from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU).
Research
Most recently published projects
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Breeder co-pilot - optimizing plant breeding with AI
The goal of the project is to develop methods and tools that help plant breeders design more effective breeding programs by combining stochastic simulations and AI-driven analyses to more quickly develop climate-resilient crops and strengthen food security. -
Measuring forest photosynthesis and carbon uptake using solar-induced chlorophyll fluorescence (SIF)
Forest carbon uptake is crucial for the climate. This project investigates how a faint light emitted by plants during photosynthesis (solar-induced chlorophyll fluorescence, SIF) can be used to measure carbon uptake from satellites and improve estimates of how forests are affected by climate stress. -
Definition and evaluation of the concept of “grazing peace” in reindeer in relation to disturbances (REINPEACE)
The aim of the project is to define and evaluate reindeer grazing peace in relation to disturbances.
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Assumptions and values influence research on agricultural sustainability
What assumptions, values and knowledge claims shape different scientific approaches to agricultural sustainability? Five researchers have delved into this question within SLU's Interdisciplinary Academy. -
How calves drink milk when mum is around
In modern dairy farming, the calf is commonly separated from the cow within a few hours of birth and is then fed milk or milk replacer with little opportunity for natural suckling. A new study from SLU examined two different systems where cow and calf have contact after birth. -
Earthworm’s burrowing and capacity to deliver ecosystem services threatened by soil compaction
Earthworms are important “ecosystem engineers” that contribute to a range of ecosystem services. But earthworms are sensitive to disturbances in their environment. A thesis has increased the knowledge on how soil compaction impacts earthworm burrowing activity.
Explore statistics, open environmental data and species information
Search for and official statistics, open data and maps from SLU's environmental monitoring and assessment.
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