Botany
Botany, also called plant science(s) or plant biology, is the science of plant life and a branch of biology.
Markus Schmid
markus.schmid@slu.se A fundamental difference between the development of plants and most animals is that the former maintains the potential to form new organs throughout their life. This capacity

New theory disproves Leonardo Da Vinci’s ‘Rule of Trees’
A new model to calculate carbon uptake by trees illustrates why large trees may be more susceptible to drought. Previous models where based on Leonardo da Vincis rule of trees. Scientists from SLU
A global observatory to monitor biodiversity
At a time of unprecedented decline in Earth’s biodiversity, scientists are calling for a new system for monitoring and providing the data needed for decision making and conservation action. Earth’s
Crop protection futures in agriculture-en
Crop protection futures in agriculture futurefood@slu.se Crop production is the vital basis for our food system, but the current set up is highly dependent on inputs of chemical pesticides and
Mora Aronsson
mora.aronsson@slu.se Swedish member of terrestrial CBMP (The Circumpolar Biodiversity Monitoring Program, a program under CAFF, Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna – a working group under
Florentine Ballhaus
florentine.ballhaus@slu.se all publications The plant catabolism laboratories
Alexander Menegat
alexander.menegat@slu.se My research focus is plant ecology with emphasis on cropping system diversification and ecological weed management. The aim of my research is to improve our knowledge of
Yong Zou
yong.zou@slu.se Yong Zou is a molecular biologist and plant physiologist with expertise in the study of metacaspases in the regulation of stress responses in green algae.
PhD half-time seminar: Tinkara Bizjak
PhD half-time seminar: Tinkara Bizjak anne.honsel@slu.se PhD half-time seminar organised by the Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology Tinkara Bizjak, Umeå Plant Science Centre,
Laura Chevaux
laura.chevaux@slu.se My research interests are mainly focused on plant community ecology. I am currently working on modelling the species colonization-extinction dynamics of boreal forest plant

Fröbanker i jorden skyddar inte floran från klimatförändringar
Plant species have evolved several clever ways to survive changes in their local environment. A new study from a European research team has shown that one common method – storing their seeds in the
Benjamin Forsmark
benjamin.forsmark@slu.se My research is focused on how forests respond to environmental changes and management decisions. For temperate and boreal forests, these responses depend heavily on the