Annie Drottberger is a researcher and lecturer in Horticultural Science at the Department of Biosystems and Technology at SLU in Alnarp. Annie’s research focuses on adopting innovations and knowledge in horticultural production systems focusing on high-tech greenhouse production, Plant Factories…
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A warm welcome in 2024! We are excited to announce that Svend Christensen, PLEN Copenhagen University, is PlantLink’s new chair! Several new projects are getting underway with support from the EU and NordForsk. As always, we present a variety of courses and seminars to keep an…
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Welcome to the last Newsletter of the year! This edition brings important updates on PlantLink, PBN and EPSO memberships and many open positions in the region. Dive into various reports, save dates for 2024 courses, workshops, and symposia, and read…
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We congratulate all researchers of Lund University and SLU Alnarp who received funding for plant and agriculture-related research projects. In total, both institutions in these particular fields received 13.2 M SEK from VR, 36.8 M SEK from Formas and…
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The ‘green deal’ goals for a climate-neutral and globally fair society are part of the EU priorities for university cooperation with African partners. Together with an international consortium, Nürtingen-Geislingen University (NGU) received 800,000 euros in project funds from the EU…
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The Story of Success highlights innovative regional companies in Plant and Food science which are bridging the gap between research and industry. In this interview, Gunnar Thelin, the founder and business development manager of EkoBalans AB and former researcher at…
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On the 5th of October, Lund University hosted the 12th PlantLink Day! And it was a grand one! Despite the decision to hold a physical event only, “Biodiversity: the key to resilient agri-food systems” as the main theme attracted a…
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Siri Caspersen is an associate professor in horticulture and works as a researcher within the Horticultural Production Physiology group at SLU Alnarp. Her research focuses on plant–soil interactions. How can plants efficiently use phosphorus and other nutrients from soil, fertilizers…
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