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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 ... -
A holistic view of Maraîchage sur Sol Vivant : participatory action research with a group of market gardeners in France
(Master thesis, 2020)A recent farmer-led movement called Maraîchage sur Sol Vivant (MSV) or in English, “market gardening on living soil” gathers market gardeners that develop agroecological cropping practices that place soil at heart of their ... -
Hot water control compared to glyphosate application for control of Heracleum mantegazzianum Sommier and Levier, Giant hogweed
(Master thesis, 2022)Heracleum mantegazzianum Sommier and Levier (common name: Giant Hogweed), is an invasive alien species in Norway. It has been assessed by The Norwegian Biodiversity Information Centre (NBIC, “Artsdatabanken”) to have the ... -
How a resource center for urban agriculture can provide multidimensional tools for social inclusion. The case study of Godsen, Drammen.
(Master thesis, 2023)Urban agriculture has been identified as an opportunity to provide multidimensional tools for social development in urban areas. In this thesis, social development is defined as “concepts that aims to improve and promote ... -
How body condition, current nutrition and Finn gene status influence litter size in Norwegian White Sheep : a study in flushing and antiflushing
(Master thesis, 2020)The effect of body condition, current nutrition and Finn gene status on litter size was studied using 111 ewes of Norwegian White Breed, in the age from 1.5 to 6.5 years. The last 11 weeks before mating in mid-November the ... -
How do Danish organic farmers use agroforestry system to improve the distribution of laying hens : a case study on seven farms
(Master thesis, 2015-12-04)In big scale production laying hens do not use evenly the outdoor area, also called the run. However the presence of trees can influence the distribution of the birds. Agroforestry systems provide indeed a shelter for the ... -
Husdyrhald i Aurland, driftsmåtar, gardbrukarar og naturvilkår
(Master thesis, 2013-08-28)Undersøker husdyrhaldet i Aurland, driftsmåtane, gardbrukarane og naturvilkåra. Oppgåva har fokus på kulturlandskap, kontinuitet og ulike mål med drifta i området -
Hva slags levemiljø trenger slaktegrisen? - Atferd, velferd og bærekraft i ekstensiv, utendørs slaktegrisproduksjon
(Master thesis, 2022)Samfunnets krav til dyrevelferd for produksjonsdyr er stadig økende. Likevel er ikke norske arealkrav for slaktegris oppdatert siden 1996, og det tillates fremdeles at en 110 kilos gris holdes på 0,8 m2 med betong. I 2022 ...