Department of Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology

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
Interdisciplinary insights into navigating the maze of landscape multifunctionality
Interdisciplinary insights into navigating the maze of landscape multifunctionality futurefood@slu.se Welcome to a new inspirational lunch webinar about interdisciplinarity! In this webinar a
Dissertation Matilda Stein Åslund
Factors contributing to disease phenotypes in conifers charlotta.bergstrom@slu.se Matilda Stein Åslund defends her thesis "Factors contributing to disease phenotypes in conifers" on May 23 2025.

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

10 new research partnerships to advance sustainable forest management granted
Ten doctoral projects have been granted within WIFORCE – Wallenberg Initiatives in Forest Research program at SLU. The projects are conducted in collaboration with private and public partners and aim
One Health Breakfast Club#25
The One Health Breakfast Club #25: Reforestation for ecosystem function, human health, and livelihoods futureonehealth@slu.se Welcome to the One Health Breakfast Club 8 April between 8.00 and 9.00.
WRAM workshop
henrik.j.persson@slu.se Want to know how you can store and make your sensor data available in a safe and convenient way? Then welcome to our WRAM workshop. Do you have sensor data, like position,