SLU Grogrund - centre for breeding of food crops
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
Diss Sidhant Chaudhary
Plant genotype-dependent biocontrol of wheat diseases charlotta.eriksson@slu.se SidhantChaudhary defends his thesis "Plant genotype-dependent biocontrol of wheat diseases" on 09th of May 2025 All
New doctoral thesis shows that rapeseed proteins can be made available for food using gene editing
In a new doctoral thesis, Oliver Moss shows how he has successfully reduced the levels of glucosinolates, sinapine, and phytic acid in rapeseed lines. This breakthrough paves the way for using
Diss_Hanna Ohm
Genetic insights into seed development, flowering and diversity in faba bean: pre-breeding for sustainable agriculture lotta.malmborg@slu.se Hannah Ohm, Deptartment of Plant Breeding, defendes the
Diss_Oliver Moss
Enhancing rapeseed seedcake quality for feed and food using CRISPR-Cas RNP gene editing lotta.malmborg@slu.se Oliver Moss, Department of Plant Breeding, defends the thesis "Enhancing rapeseed
Doctoral thesis on the future of wheat
On Friday, Lorena Guardia Velarde will defend her thesis on the genetics behind nitrogen efficiency in spring wheat. Lorena Guardia Velarde's research shows that specific combinations of plant traits
Diss Lorena de Jesús Guardia Velarde
Towards sustainable spring wheat cultivation: enhancing nitrogen use efficiency through strategic breeding charlotta.eriksson@slu.se Lorena de Jesús Guardia Velarde defends her thesis "Towards
She wants to protect wheat from a forgotten enemy
Wheat is one of the world's most important food staples, but with climate change, threats to the crop are increasing. The fungal disease stem rust can quickly turn entire wheat fields into rotting
Diss Vinitha Puthanveed
Virus yellows of sugar beet – exploring pathogen diversity and host resistance Groundwork for resistance breeding charlotta.eriksson@slu.se Vinitha Puthanveed defends her thesis "Virus yellows of
David Parsons
david.parsons@slu.se I study crop science, particularly forages, using tools such as field research, systems modelling, and remote sensing. More broadly, I am interested in developing productive,
A Helping Gene for Healthier Plants
Researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) have discovered a new gene that controls plants' sensitivity to threats like fungi and drought. By removing this gene, plants
SLU Grogrund annual workshop
lisa.beste@slu.se Photo: Lisa Beste SLU Grogrund's Annual Workshop 2024 will take place in the heart of Malmö, from lunch to lunch, 20-21 November. The workshop is open to the SLU Grogrund network.