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Growing roots in a community : an exploratory case study of urban agriculture and quality of life
(Master thesis, 2018)In a world where an increasing number of people live in cities, urban health is an essential part of comprehending sustainable development. Thus, moving towards a more sustainable world both socially, economically and ... -
Growth and flower initiation i red raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.) cultivars
(Master thesis, 2017)Growth cessation and flower initiation has been studied in different raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.) cultivars to better understand the factors influencing the adaptation of raspberry to a changing Nordic and European climate. ... -
Growth media comparison for tomatoes in greenhouses
(Master thesis, 2020)As part of the SiEUGreen project, development of urban farming has become of increasing importance as urban population and urbanization grow worldwide. Moreover, dealing with urban waste, and recycling of resources are ... -
Growth, feed utilization, health and biometric parameters in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) - Influence of dietary protein-to-lipid ratio and body fat status
(PhD Thesis;2018:103, Doctoral thesis, 2018)Today, commercial diets for large farmed Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) commonly contain 30-35 % protein and 35-39 % lipids, i.e. a ratio of protein-to-lipids below 1. Such energy dense diets have generally been shown ... -
Growth, hydraulic and transcriptomic responses to high air humidity and the involvement of abscisic acid (ABA)
(PhD Thesis;2021:65, Doctoral thesis, 2021)The aerial environment, which includes relative air humidity (RH), temperature, vapour pressure deficit (VPD) and CO2 availability, affects plant growth and development in many ways. The aerial environment determines ... -
Growth, nutrient content and tipburn in lettuce (Lactuca sativa L. 'Frillice') in response to light intensity and aerial environment
(Master thesis, 2020)The incidence of tipburn in the vegetable cultivation industry has been a major challenge to the Norwegian growers particularly to the growers of Frillice lettuce (Lactuca sativa L. ‘Frillice’). In periods, Norwegian growers ... -
Growth, stomatal responses and postharvest characteristics of Rosa x hybrida : the influence of air humidity and light quality
(PhD Thesis;2013:77, Doctoral thesis, 2013)Greenhouse production systems are important in the production of vegetables, herbs and ornamentals. Roses are among the most valuable crops in the greenhouse floriculture industry and are produced as pot plants or as a cut ... -
Harnessing indigenous knowledge and endogenous potential for peasant-led rural development : a case study in Jika village, Sichuan, China
(Master thesis, 2018)In an economy where the chasm between rural and urban life widens further each day, many Chinese farmers still struggle to maintain ecologically sound farming systems that can also support socially and financially robust ... -
Health issues related to the production and consumption of cassava as a staple food
(Master thesis, 2021)Cassava plays a vital role in the world's tropical regions. However, it carries varying amounts of cyanogenic glucosides that are a possible human poison. Some forms of malpractices also endanger human health during ... -
Health-related compounds in broccoli (Brassica oleracea L. var. italica) as affected by postharvest temperature, light and UV-B irradiation
(PhD Thesis;2016:05, Doctoral thesis, 2017-07-06)Broccoli (Brassica oleracea L. var. italica) belongs to Brassica vegetables, consumption of which has been shown to reduce the risk of several types of cancer and cardiovascular disease mortality in epidemiological studies. ... -
Helseeffekter ved tap av ektefelle
(Master thesis, 2012-11-14)Assosiasjonen mellom tap av ektefelle og økt risiko for egen død er godt dokumentert i litteraturen. Ekteskapet er funnet å ha beskyttende effekt på helsen. Effekten av utdanning er med utgangspunkt i litteraturen usikker. ... -
Hepatic enzymes' transcription controls utilization of amino acids in Nile tilapia
(Master thesis, 2016-08-18)Nile tilapia is an attractive fish species for farming, due to its resistance to diseases and poor environmental quality. Tilapia can efficiently utilize low quality feed. Fish feed occurs approximately 40% of total farming ... -
Hepatic responses to chronic exposure to hydrogen sulfide in post-smolt Atlantic salmon
(Master thesis, 2023)The research was performed in the liver of post-smolt Atlantic salmon with three concentrations of hydrogen sulphide i.e., 0 μg (control), 1 μg (low( and 5 μg H2S/L (high) where the samples were taken when exposed for 2 ... -
Heritability of longevity in the Icelandic sheep breed and the reproduction factors affecting it
(Master thesis, 2023)In recent years higher focus has been put on increasing welfare and decreasing negative environmental effects of animal production. One way to access this is increasing and understanding the factors affecting the animal’s ... -
Heritability of roughage intake and dry matter intake in Norwegian Red, and the association with methane emissions
(Master thesis, 2022)The need to reduce the agricultural emissions and its environmental footprint has become more pressing in view of its continuing expansion to ensure food security and feed a growing world population. Farm profitability and ... -
High and low fat diets, leucine and DHA influence growth, gene expression and fatty acid composition of different tissues in Atlantic salmon (salmo salar L)
(Master thesis, 2019)The main goal of this master thesis project was to examine how protein to lipid ratio in the diets, and DHA and leucine in combination, interact and affect the energy utilization for growth and lipid and protein deposition ... -
High quality coffee value chains for smallholder livelihoods in the Yungas of La Paz Bolivia
(Master thesis, 2018)In Bolivia, the coffee sector is of great importance for many farmers in the country, especially in the Yungas region, where it involves more than 17,000 families. Unfortunately, in the past three years, coffee export has ... -
High quality grass silage to dairy goats : effect on energy balance, milk yield and quality
(PhD Thesis;2010:48, Doctoral thesis, 2010)The general aim of this thesis has been to investigate the effect of high quality silage, harvested at an early stage of maturity, on energy intake, energy balance, milk production and milk quality of goats. It was also ... -
Hjertemorfologi og hjertehelse hos villaks og oppdrettslaks (Salmo salar)
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Holistic sustainability in the restaurant industry : implications of focusing on the social dimension
(Master thesis, 2018)The purpose of the study is to understand the food service industry better when it comes to sustainability, contributing to the body of literature engaged with the development of sustainable practices in the restaurant ...