Browsing Brage NMBU by Author "Torp, Torfinn"
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Allelopathic Potential of Teff Varieties and Effect on Weed Growth
Gebrehiwot, Haftamu Gebretsadik; Aune, Jens Bernt; Eklo, Ole Martin; Torp, Torfinn; Brandsæter, Lars Olav (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Allelopathic potential of 10 teff varieties was assessed in laboratory experimentation (conducted in NIBIO, Norway), and determined with an agar-based bioassay using ryegrass and radish as model weeds. Field experiments ... -
Effect of tillage frequency, seed rate, and glyphosate application on teff and weeds in Tigray, Ethiopia
Gebrehiwot, Haftamu Gebretsadik; Aune, Jens Bernt; Eklo, Ole Martin; Torp, Torfinn; Brandsæter, Lars Olav (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Field experiments were conducted in 2015 and 2016 to study the effect of tillage frequency, seed rate, and glyphosate on teff and weeds. The experiments were arranged in a split plot design with three replications consisting ... -
Phototactic response of Frankliniella occidentalis to sticky traps with blue light emitting diodes in herb and Alstroemeria greenhouses
Johansen, Nina S; Torp, Torfinn; Solhaug, Knut Asbjørn (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Blue and yellow sticky traps equipped with blue light emitting diodes (LEDs) were evaluated for their attractiveness to the western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis Pergande) and compared to similar traps without ... -
Prevalence and parasite load of nematodes and trematodes in an invasive slug and its susceptibility to a slug parasitic nematode compared to native gastropods
Antzée-Hyllseth, Henrik; Trandem, Nina; Torp, Torfinn; Haukeland, Solveig (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)The invasive slug Arion vulgaris (Gastropoda: Arionidae) is an agricultural pest and serious nuisance in gardens of Central and Northern Europe. To investigate if the success of A.vulgaris in Norway can be attributed to a ... -
Reviews and syntheses: Review of causes and sources of N2O emissions and NO3 leaching from organic arable crop rotations
Hansen, Sissel; Frøseth, Randi Berland; Stenberg, Maria; Stalenga, Jarosław; Olesen, Jørgen E.; Krauss, Maike; Radzikowski, Paweł; Doltra, Jordi; Nadeem, Shahid; Torp, Torfinn; Pappa, Valentini; Watson, Christine A. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)The emissions of nitrous oxide (N2O) and leaching of nitrate (NO3) from agricultural cropping systems have considerable negative impacts on climate and the environment. Although these environmental burdens are less per ... -
The effect of weather conditions on the preference in horses for wearing blankets
Mejdell, Cecilie Marie; Jørgensen, Grete Helen Meisfjord; Buvik, Turid; Torp, Torfinn; Bøe, Knut Egil (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)The use of blankets in horses is widespread in Northern Europe. However, horses are very adaptable to low temperatures and the practice is questioned because blankets may hamper heat dissipation at high temperatures and ... -
Vurdering av publikasjonen: “Long term toxicity of a Roundup herbicide and a Rounduptolerant genetically modified maize” (Séralini et al. (2012), Food Chem Toxicol 50*). Uttalelse fra Faggruppen for genmodifiserte organismer i Vitenskapskomiteen for mattrygghet
Nerland, Audun Helge; Bakke, Anne Marie; Bernhoft, Aksel; Rivedal, Edgar; Torp, Torfinn; Brandtzæg, Per; Holck, Askild Lorentz; Junttila, Olavi; Konestabo, Heidi Sjursen; Meadow, Richard; Mikalsen, Arne; Nielsen, Kaare Magne; Sipinen, Ville Erling; Sorteberg, Hilde-Gunn Opsahl; Vikse, Rose; Andreassen, Åshild Kristine (VKM Report, Research report, 2012) -
Weed-Competitive Ability of Teff (Eragrostis tef (Zucc.) Trotter) Varieties
Gebrehiwot, Haftamu Gebretsadik; Aune, Jens Bernt; Netland, Jan; Eklo, Ole Martin; Torp, Torfinn; Brandsæter, Lars Olav (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Teff is a staple and well adapted crop in Ethiopia. Weed competition and control have major effects on yields and economic returns of the crop in the country. Among the weed management methods, development and use of weed ... -
Yield, nitrogen recovery efficiency and quality of vegetables grown with organic waste-derived fertilisers
Øvsthus, Ingunn; Seljåsen, Randi; Stockdale, Elizabeth; Uhlig, Christian; Torp, Torfinn; Breland, Tor Arvid (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)More sustainable production of high-quality, nutritious food is of worldwide interest. Increasing nutrient recycling into food systems is a step in this direction. The objective of the present study was to determine nitrogen ...