Blar i Master’s theses (BioVit) på tittel
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The role of demonstration farms in agroecological transitions : nexus for scaling up and scaling out agroecology
(Master thesis, 2020)Adoption of agroecological farming practices remains low, despite increasing evidence for their socioeconomic and ecological potential. This is regretful, especially in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) where there is a critical ... -
Saccharina latissim in rations for dairy cows : effects on feed intake, milk yield and chemical composition of the milk
(Master thesis, 2022)As the world’s population is increasing, this sets demands to an increased food production. One way that Norwegian agriculture can meet these demands is to increase the use of naturally given resources in a sustainable ... -
Sammenligning av in vitro og in vivo fordøyelighet av surfôr hos drøvtyggere
(Master thesis, 2020)Det finnes ulike måter å undersøke fordøyelighet hos drøvtyggere. In vivo fordøyelighet måler fordøyelighet i levende dyr og anses som referansemetode ved fordøyelighetsforsøk. Metoden måler hvor mye av næringsstoffene som ... -
Sammenlikning av Genotypebaserte Diversitetsmål
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Seaweeds Pretreatment Methods for Long Term Storage; Effect on Nutrients, Bioactive Compounds and General Sensory Characteristics
(Master thesis, 2022)Global human population is projected to increase by more than 34 % to over 9 billion people by 2050. As food, feed, fuels, and pharmaceutical sources are crucial to support this population increase, researchers are putting ... -
Sein bekjemping for å hindre produksjon av spiredyktige frø av hønsehirse (Echinochloa crus-galli (L.) P. Beauv.)
(Master thesis, 2020)Hønsehirse (Echinochloa crus-galli) som ofte blir ofte omtalt som verdens tredje verste ugras, sprer seg i områdene rundt Oslofjorden. Hønsehirse blir sett på som et økende problem i norsk landbruk. Artens suksess som ugras ... -
Selection for reduced methane emission in Norwegian Red cows
(Master thesis, 2021)Over the past years, methane production from dairy cattle gained a significant attraction because of its contribution to climate change and loss of dietary energy from the animals. This the first study to compare methane ... -
Simulating future climate scenarios : the effect on nitrogen utilization in organic fertilizers on carrot crops
(Master thesis, 2021)The agricultural industry's impact on biodiversity loss and greenhouse gas emissions necessitates addressing the use of nitrogen (N) in agroecosystems. This study explores the role of organic fertilizers, such as manure, ... -
Skin health and product quality of Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar L.) fed increased LC-PUFAs from micro algae (Schizochytrium sp.)
(Master thesis, 2023)The Atlantic salmon is a valuable protein source that can increase food security for the growing world population. However, there is an urgency of novel sustainable ingredients to support production growth in the Aquaculture ... -
Small dogs display more aggressive behaviour than large dogs in social media videos
(Master thesis, 2019)Due to potentially greater vulnerability to accidents and attacks, the behaviour of small dogs may reflect greater threat sensitivity and need for protection than that of large dogs. Based on this hypothesis, I predicted ... -
Social farming in France : therapeutic benefits and sustainability of social farms
(Master thesis, 2021)Social farming is a concept that uses agricultural activities for social or therapeutic purposes. Social farms may benefit various target groups such as: young persons experiencing difficulties, the elderly, disabled people, ... -
Socio-Ecological Resilience in a Southern California Dryland Agroecosystem: Contributions from General and Specified Resilience
(Master thesis, 2021)In general, California agroecosystems are vulnerable to social and environmental change, threatening the provision of vital ecosystem services and human food security. Socio-ecological resilience, comprised of general ... -
Strategies for Improving the Work Cycle in a Potato In vitro Culture Bank: Medium, Meristem Culturing and RPA Diagnosis
(Master thesis, 2024)The goal of this thesis was to enhance the effectiveness of the conservation of the potato in vitro bank, by finding more efficient ways to maintain the bank and to introduce new varieties. A different method for virus ... -
A study of the gene expression profiles in muscle, liver and intestine of Atlantic salmon fed different omega- 3 fatty acid levels and with red and pale fillet color
(Master thesis, 2022)The economic value of Norwegian salmon production is closely associated with various quality factors of salmon meat like red fillet. Carotenoids are the main pigment in the fish fillet which need to be added to the feed. ... -
Study of the soil macrofauna in tropical cacao-based agroforestry systems in the Dominican Republic
(Master thesis, 2021)Diversified tropical cacao-based agroforestry systems are part of the agroecological movement aiming, inter alia, at creating food systems that do not undermine the ecosystem services. However, the temporal and intra-system ... -
A study of two adipose tissue depots in Atlantic salmon : with specific focus on comparing the morphological and transcriptome characteristics between visceral and subcutaneous adipocytes
(Master thesis, 2021)Adipocytes are found in different adipose tissue depots, mainly around abdominal organs (visceral adipose tissue), or under the skin (subcutaneous adipose tissue) and between muscle fibers in myosepta including belly flap. ... -
Studying the socio-spatial dynamics and organizational rules in Lake Guiers' region, Senegal: For the mobilization of two living labs in the frame of the “Santés et Territoires” project
(Master thesis, 2023)In the context of a renewed dialogue on health and food security worldwide, Senegal aims to achieve food self-sufficiency by 2035, and the Lake Guiers’ region is at the core of its strategy. Agro-industrial and irrigation ... -
Subklinisk ketose i norsk melkeproduksjon
(Master thesis, 2022)Kyrne har størst risiko for å komme i negativ energibalanse i overgangsperioden fra sinku til melkeku. Det skyldes at det er utfordrende for kyrne å dekke energibehovet til den stigende melkeytelsen i ukene etter kalving. ...