Department of Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology

Faculty days with the Faculty of Forest Sciences

annika.mossing@slu.se Join the Faculty Days with the Faculty of Forest Sciences. 18 november 11.00 Registration 12.00 Lunch at Äpplet 13.00 Welcome 13.15 The role of science in an open and

Diss Marisel Mamani

Fungi associated with coffee in Bolivia Biodiversity of Fusarium and Trichoderma charlotta.eriksson@slu.se Marisel Mamani defends her thesis "Fungi associated with coffee in Bolivia Biodiversity

Let's talk science! Devastating flooding events – what causes them?

annika.mossing@slu.se SEMINAR IN ENGLISH When extreme rainfall hit Västernorrland, roads and railway tracks were severely damaged by flooding and erosion. But what drives these extreme flows, and

Let's talk science! Whose knowledge shapes the forest?

annika.mossing@slu.se Join us to explore whose knowledge, values and interests gain recognition and influence in forest management, policy, and research - and whose is overlooked. Forests are

Diss Virginia Gonzales Mamani

Microbial interactions and traits to improve quinoa resilience to climate variability charlotta.eriksson@slu.se Virginia Gonzales Mamani defends her thesis "Microbial interactions and traits to

Anders Dahlberg

cajsa.lithell@slu.se Professor in Mycology. My research concerns questions of fungal ecology, mainly in boreal forests but may also comprise any related issues in other ecosystem. I address

Diss Laura Müller

Ecotoxicity of pollutants on soil nitrifiers under a climate change scenario charlotta.eriksson@slu.se Laura Müller defends her thesis "Ecotoxicity of pollutants on soil nitrifiers under a climate

Last open call: 12 PhD student projects in WIFORCE Research School

Researchers at the Faculty of Forest Sciences can now apply for PhD student projects focusing on the future sustainable use of forests. Apply no later than September 23. Also those who are not yet

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

14th Conference of the European Foundation for Plant Pathology

cajsa.lithell@slu.se The 14th European Conference of Plant Pathology, will take place on 3-5 June 2025 in Uppsala, and is arranged by the Swedish Society for Plant Pathology. We look forward to

Facing Climate Risks in Agriculture and Forestry in Northern Europe

Facing Climate Risks in Agriculture and Forestry in Northern Europe markmikjo-webb@slu.se Climate change is already affecting agriculture and forestry across Northern Europe, but the impacts, risks

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