Martin Weih

Martin Weih is a Full Professor at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), specializing in plant ecology and eco-physiology. He leads the Plant Ecology Group, which includes post-docs, PhD students, and researchers. His affiliations span roles such as President of the International Commission on Poplars (2012–2024), Head of Department at SLU (2010–2016), and editorial positions for journals including Agriculture and Plant and Soil.

Weih's research centers on sustainable agriculture, with emphasis on:

• Plant genotype-environment interactions to improve crop yield and resource efficiency.
• Nitrogen use dynamics in cereals and legumes.
• Biomass production systems using willow and poplar.
• Ecological sustainability of intercropping and mixed forestry.

His work integrates field experiments, molecular biology, and ecological modeling to address climate resilience.

Recent publications (2024–2025) focus on:

• Tree diversity impacts on soil carbon and ecosystem services.
• Economic and ecological benefits of intercropping.
• Root architecture adaptations to drought in wheat.
• Salix genotypes for biomass and carbon sequestration.

These studies highlight trends in sustainable agroforestry, climate adaptation, and circular bioeconomy solutions.

He actively supervises PhD students and secures grants from Formas, the EU, and Swedish Energy Agency. His lab explores future directions in perennial crop breeding and low-input farming systems.