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CBC team meeting in Malmö with plenty of #biocontrol research discussions.

🌱 Students & researchers from Africa joined SLU Alnarp for BREEDTECH training in advanced molecular #PlantBreeding. Hands-on labs, CRISPR, SIGS & a visit to Borgeby Fältdagar! slu.se/en/news/2025/0…

Chloë Raderschall and Nataliia Khomutovska have received scholarships from King Carl XVI Gustaf’s 50-year fund for science, technology and the environment for their research on #biocontrol. slu.se/en/news/2025/0…

With the help of microbes, plants can improve their growth, stay healthy, and endure stress. In a new study on finger millet, SLU researchers show that plants play an active role in choosing which microbes live in and around them. slu.se/en/ew-news/202…

Genetic variation in plants can affect how efficiently biocontrol agents can reduce diseases. In this doctoral thesis, Sidhant Chaudhary has investigated this variation to bring us closer to optimising crops for higher biocontrol responsiveness. slu.se/en/ew-news/202…

Faba beans have the potential to replace imported soybeans for plant-based protein products. They are however, threatened by the broad bean beetle. Now, SLU researchers present a new promising, sustainable method to outsmart this insect pest. slu.se/en/ew-news/202…

Dyk ner i mikroorganismernas spännande värld i höst! Nu ger vi en distanskurs med kvällsföreläsningar och två helgträffar med labbar och föreläsningar på plats i Uppsala. Anmälan senast 15 april: slu.se/ew-nyheter/202…

Ramesh Vetukuri was shared the latest advances in spray-induced gene silencing & biocontrol with farmers in Trelleborg. "The discussion sparked great interest in how these sustainable approaches can reduce chemical use while improving crop resilience." slu.se/en/ew-news/202…

Hjälp oss utveckla nya metoder för att bekämpa ogräs! Vi letar efter lantbrukare eller markägare som bekämpar ogräs. Fyll i en 15-min-enkät så kan vi tillsammans hitta effektiva sätt att hantera ogräs samtidigt som bibehåller skörden och skyddar miljön. slu.se/ew-nyheter/202…

Plant surfaces are not always a hospitable environment for beneficial bacteria that help protect plants from pests. In a new doctoral thesis, Maria Hellström has investigated how different wavelengths of light can support these bacteria. slu.se/en/ew-news/202… #biocontrol

I am looking for a postdoc to join a large project sampling plants and soils from across Canadian prairies to identify genomic indicators (plant genotypes, eDNA, soil biome) of ecosystem function. This person would work with the team to integrate data, with significant latitude.

Beneficial bacteria can help plants cope with drought stress 🌱 🍅 @RameshVetukuri and colleagues have created a synthetic microbial community that promotes plant growth and increase tolerance to drought. internt.slu.se/en/news-origin…

How can we use weed seed predation and pest predation to sustain crop protection in the future? @EiriniDaouti is one of our newest researchers and she is looking into these questions. Read an interview with her here: slu.se/en/ew-news/202…

Meet one of our new researchers, Chloë Raderschall. She is an avid hiker and gardener who first got introduced to biocontrol through her interest in agroecology. Today, she runs her first own project on the strip cropping effects on ecosystem services. slu.se/en/ew-news/202…

@Stenberg_JA It looks amazing 😍 Best of luck with your project!

South Africa is a good place for project kick-offs.

Gene-silencing spray to combat cereal disease is safe for the environment 🌱💚 – RNA used to combat Fusarium head blight did not disturb the microbial communities living on the surface of cereal crops, and was thus very specific, says @RameshVetukuri slu.se/en/ew-news/202…

📢📢Please share and apply for this open position for a Full #professor in Chemical #Ecology at the University of Jean Monnet at Saint-Etienne (FR). More details 👇👇 chemecol.org/wp-content/upl… Please contact @HTSBiotechMoss @ChemEcol_org @MPI_CE @chem_ecol

”Vad betyder Nobelprisen för lantbruket?” atl.nu/vad-betyder-no… via @tidningenatl

We are looking for a Senior Lecturer in Forest Pathology to develop knowledge as a basis for preserving forest health through increased understanding of pathogenic organisms on forest trees. Apply before 23 Jan. slu.se/en/about-slu/w… #forestpathology #hiring #plantscijobs

Fungal diseases can harm trees, reduce forest productivity, and threaten biodiversity. Traditional fungicides often have downsides, such as harming the environment. @RameshVetukuri and colleagues from Czech Republic explore RNAi as an option: slu.se/en/ew-news/202…

"Ramesh Vetukuri is one of the best supervisors, known for his knowledge, helpfulness, and friendliness. He is committed, enthusiastic, approachable, and always available to support students." @RameshVetukuri won the Best Supervisor Award 2024. slu.se/en/ew-news/202…