SLU Risk Assessment of Plant Pests

The risk that non-indigenous plant pests establish in Sweden is increasing with climate warming and an increasing global trade. We perform independent analyses which will provide support to the Swedish Board of Agriculture in their effort to counter the damage of non-indigenous pests. The pests may be for example, insects, nematodes, mites, fungi, bacteria or virus. 

Report

Pine pitch canker

Read an analysis of where in Sweden the conditions are suitable for the quarantine pest Fusarium circinatum, the causal agent of disease in forest nurseries and pine pitch canker.

Report

The value of forest tree species

In a recently completed report, the ecosystem services and biodiversity associated with Swedish tree species are described.

Report

Colorado potato beetle ­– areas suitable for establishment

An analysis of the climatic suitability for the Colorado potato beetle in Sweden.

Climate change and invasive pests

In two recently published articles, we examine how climate change is relevant to risk assessments of plant pests and how it can be implemented in future risk assessments.
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Our work

Our mission

We perform independent analyses which will provide support to the Swedish Board of Agriculture in their efforts to counteract the damage of new organisms.
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Assignments and publications

Here, you find examples of our assignments and publications.
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Projects

Read about larger projects that SLU Risk assessment of plant pests works with.
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