Division of Biotechnology and Plant Health

Research matters is a collection of selected highlights from the extensive range of academic activities at NIBIO. These are activities and outcomes that each in their own way, contribute to significant knowledge in industry, management, and society at both local, national, and international levels. We hope these highlights inspire further exploration within these and many other exciting results from NIBIO's activities.

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Photo: Erling Fløistad

This division manages Norway’s most comprehensive knowledge based on plant health and plant protection. It carries out research on diagnostics, biology, and mapping, as well as on combating organisms that lead to plant disease, pests, and weeds. Other key focus areas include biotechnology, algae, pesticides, and organic chemistry.