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Optimizing methods for isolation and in vitro cultivation of primary cardiomyocytes from Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.)---A study of cellular responses to hydrogen peroxide, lipo-polysaccharide and docosahexaenoic acid
(Master thesis, 2015-08-18)Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) has been the most produced species in Norway. However, production related losses remain significant recent years, and a large proportion of this were due to viral diseases. Among these ... -
Optimizing methods for studies of adipose tissue function in atlantic salmon
(Master thesis, 2013-10-21)Cell culture of adipocytes is a valuable research tool for studies of adipose tissue functions. The first aim of this thesis was to optimize culture conditions for Atlantic salmon primary cells derived from the adipose-derived ... -
Organisk avfall som vekstmedium og næring for solbær (Ribes nigrum L.) på intensivt grønt tak og sosiale effekter av urbant landbruk
(Master thesis, 2018)Til urban dyrking i bykjernen er det vanlig å kjøpe jord siden jorda i byen ofte er forurenset. En sirkulær økonomi, med fokus på avfallshåndtering, er derfor en forutsetning for at urban dyrking skal være bærekraftig. ... -
Organization of farmer groups impacts farmer experimentation and learning for agroecological practices : evidence from Southeast France
(Master thesis, 2017)There is wide agreement that sustainable practices in agriculture are needed in order to meet the future needs of a growing population on a planet in environmental crisis. Agroecological practices can help with this daunting ... -
Outlet of nutrients from the fish laboratory at Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)
(Master thesis, 2014-08-12)Recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) has been more and more applied in aquaculture farms in over the world because of its effectiveness. Like others, the RAS in fish laboratory at Norwegian University of Life Sciences ... -
Pain modulation and gender differences
(Master thesis, 2010-12-16)The thesis Pain modulation and gender differences consist of two parts; first, an introduction to the study which provides detailed theoretical information on the topic in a larger context, and second, the article Inhibition ... -
Palm oil production in Peruvian Amazon Basin. A case study of current effects and emerging localized alternatives in Loreto district
(Master thesis, 2015-08-06)An analysis of palm oil production in the Peruvian Amazon basin was carried out in a systemic way, as part of a whole, with its complexities. With an agroecological perspective, the social, ecological and economic effects ... -
Partial resistance to Fusarium head blight and powdery mildew in wheat
(PhD Thesis;2011:66, Doctoral thesis, 2011)Both Fusarium head blight and powdery mildew are devastating diseases in wheat growing areas around the world. Breeding for resistance has been undergoing for many decades and mostly depends on phenotypic selection. Marker ... -
Participatory and collaborative approaches in sustainability transitions : niche innovations in agri-food systems
(PhD thesis;2023:60, Doctoral thesis, 2023)Agri-food systems contribute to and face sustainability challenges across the entire value chain, from production, distribution, processing to retailing, consumption, and wastage. Organic farming, localized food systems, ... -
Participatory Guarantee System for urban agriculture
(Master thesis, 2020)Following the rapid growth of urban agriculture (UA), research has stressed the need for a methodology to evaluate and valorise sustainability of UA projects. In parallel, the worldwide development of Participatory Guarantee ... -
Participatory video in agroecology education : a multiple-case study with the Green Learning Network
(Master thesis, 2016-11-22)A transformation of our food system necessitates a revision of how we think and communicate about agriculture. In the past few decades, increasing attention has been paid to the unique requirements of teaching sustainable ... -
Påvirker fôropptak hos Niltilapia eller en forurenset algekultur Chlorella sorokiniana’s kapasitet som biofilter?
(Master thesis, 2016-11-16)Den encellede grønnalgen Chlorella sorokiniana har potensial til å erstatte konvensjonell bruk av nitrogenoksyderende bakterier i biofilter for å fjerne ammoniakk fra fiskens proteinkatabolisme i resirkulerte akvakultursystemer ... -
Pellet technical quality of feeds for Atlantic salmon
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Pepinomosaikkvirus - overlevelse under kompostlignende forhold
(Master thesis, 2021)Bruken av kompostert plantemateriale som en komponent i vekstmedier og til jordforbedring kan medføre et potensiale for spredning av plantepatogener. Kunnskap om patogeners respons på ulike komposteringsforhold er nødvendig ... -
Perceived drivers of change among mountain farmers and linkages to agroecological resilience in Norway.
(Master thesis, 2023)Using Q-Methodology, the objective of this study was to describe drivers of change processes in Norwegian mountain farming for the region of Valdres, as perceived by farmers themselves. This mixed-methods approach intended ... -
Perception and sensoric quality difference of tilapia fish species in Morogoro Region, Tanzania
(Master thesis, 2015-11-04)This study aimed at evaluating consumer perception and quality preference of tilapia fish in the Morogoro region, Tanzania. For consumer preferences, a total of 85 respondents were interviewed from six wards of the Morogoro ... -
Perceptions of land abandonment in the Swiss Alps and the role of Regional Natural Parks in revitalizing them
(Master thesis, 2023)Agricultural and natural ecosystems are major shapers and products of a landscape; over time, the perception of interactions between the two has evolved significantly. In recent years, there has been a growing recognition ... -
Phenology and effect of climate on apple cultivars (Malus Domestica Borkh.) in Norway
(Master thesis, 2015-07-16)Successful fruit growing is dependent on a good control of flower-bud formation (FBF), knowledge on the timing of developmental processes in the tree, and how these are related to each other in the Norwegian climate and ... -
Phenotypic and genetic studies of waterlogging tolerance in wheat and barley
(PhD Thesis;2018:50, Doctoral thesis, 2018)Stress caused by waterlogging may have considerable impact on yields of wheat, barley and other crops. As climate change projections include increased precipitation in parts of the world, one can expect an increasing demand ... -
Phenotypic and genotypic charcterization of Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) gut microbiota
(Master thesis, 2022)Knowledge of the Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) gut microbiota falls behind the research done about the human gut microbiome. Creating greater understanding of the bacteria present and their capabilities helps to create a ...