Research news
Here we present news items about SLU's research.
A new regulatory link between cell walls and hormones controls differential growth in plants
Plant cell walls give stability to the plant, but they are not just rigid structures. The wall components dynamically interact with each other to influence growth and development. An international
Forestry Impacts on Streams Extend Beyond the Clearcut
New research led by SLU in collaboration with Stockholm and Karlstad Universities shows that the effects of forestry on boreal streams extend far beyond the harvested areas, impacting water
Svartmunnad smörbult förändrar kustfiskbestånden i Östersjön
A small, adaptable newcomer is reshaping the coastal ecosystem of the Baltic Sea. The invasive round goby has spread rapidly along the coast. A new study from the Swedish University of Agricultural
A new chapter begins for the restored rainforest in Borneo
After nearly three decades of restoration, 18,500 hectares of degraded rainforest in Borneo are on the path to recovery. Now, the next phase begins—deepening knowledge and ensuring it translates into
SLU testar trålkamera – för att minska fiskfångsten
By installing a stereo video camera in the trawl, researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences want to reduce the need for trawling in acoustic fish surveys. The technology is now
Impregnated Timber Can Get a Second Life
A barrier to recycling wood products is impregnation chemicals, adhesives, or other forms of contamination in the wood. Stergios Adamopoulos at SLU has received a large grant from the EU to develop
SLU at top three in international ranking by QS
The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 has recently been released, revealing the top universities for 55 different subjects across five broad subject areas. The Swedish University of
Hundreds of eagles die in traffic in search for food - have changed their behavior according to new study
Eagles are often drawn to roads and railways, lured by the availability of road-killed animals as a food source. However, this behavior is increasingly leading to them being struck by vehicles. A new
Brendan McKie – new Professor of Freshwater Ecology
How much impact from human activities can a freshwater ecosystem absorb before species disappear and key ecosystem services are threatened? And how does biodiversity loss interact with other
Assumptions and values influence research on agricultural sustainability
Two major scientific fields that are researching sustainability in agriculture, agroecology and sustainable intensification, have produced extensive research bases. However, they rarely acknowledge
FF workshop animals and forest
The research areas of animal behaviour and forest science are often separated. Therefore, a workshop was held recently, to try and bridge the gap. The goal of the workshop was to foster mutual
Different wavelengths of light can improve plant protection
Plant surfaces are not always a hospitable environment for beneficial bacteria that help protect plants from pests. However, in a new doctoral thesis, Maria Hellström has investigated how different