Fede Berckx

Fede Berckx is a Researcher at the Department of Crop Production Ecology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), specializing in plant-microbe interactions and sustainable agriculture. He investigates how crop management affects microbial communities in crops like wheat, soybean, and lupin, aiming to optimize agricultural systems. His affiliations include the Plant Ecology and Weed Ecology research groups.

Educational background:

• PhD in Biology, Stockholm University (2022)
• Master's degree, Ghent University (2017)
• Bachelor's degree, Ghent University (2015)

Research focuses on:

• Microbiome analysis of Swedish crops
• Frankia symbiosis and nitrogen fixation
• Root architecture responses to environmental stress
• Sustainable farming practices

He co-supervises PhD student Electra Lennartsson and bachelor/master students, while leading the course 'Sustainable food production'. Active projects include HeRo, IMPULSE, and DIVERSOW.