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Impact of method choice on inbreeding coefficient estimation : a study of inbreeding in five beef cattle breeds in Norway
(Master thesis, 2023)In 2020 was genotyping implemented into the populations of Norwegian beef cattle breeds of Hereford, Charolais, Aberdeen Angus, Limousin and Simmental. This development provides an opportunity to estimate genomic inbreeding ... -
Impact of preharvest relative air humidity and postharvest modified atmosphere packaging on cucumber fruit quality
(Master thesis, 2017)The effect of relative air humidity (RH) was tested on the cucumber (Cocktail, Quarto F1 cultivar) plant growth, morphology and fruit quality in controlled growth chambers. The plants were grown at moderate RH (60%) and ... -
Impact of UV radiation on plant growth and development in different climatic regimes
(PhD Thesis;2015:19, Doctoral thesis, 2017-07-06)Ultraviolet (UV) radiation has various effects on the growth, morphology, and biochemical composition of plants. Currently, there is an increasing interest in the manipulation of UV radiation in glasshouses, polythene ... -
Importance of social behaviour in eliciting A-not-B error in domestic dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) with “Unidentified Moving Object” (UMO) as partner
(Master thesis, 2015-02-27)Domestic dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) are highly sociable animals that are observed to be experts at interacting, understanding and cooperating with humans (Homo sapiens). Social behaviour is difficult to study due to the ... -
Improved extraction of phospholipid-rich oil from antarctic krill by enzymolysis
(Master thesis, 2014-03-10)The aims of this research project were to identify a functional protease and optimize hydrolysis conditions for this enzyme to facilitate efficient alcohol extraction of phospholipid (PL)-rich oil from Antarctic krill, ... -
Improved nutritional value of fish feed with plant protein ingredients by means of organic acid salts and solid state fermentation
(PhD Thesis;2011:23, Doctoral thesis, 2011)The objective of this work was to improve the nutritional value of plant protein sources to be used in fish feed by means of organic acid salts and solid state fermentation (SSF). Four studies were conducted to determine ... -
Improved starch and protein utilization by extruded feed pellets targeted to benefit dynamics of rumen digestion in dairy cows
(PhD Thesis;2021:15, Doctoral thesis, 2021)To meet their requirements for energy and amino acids, high-producing dairy cows are fed compound feeds containing high amounts of starch and protein. Optimal utilization of these high-quality feeds is critical, where the ... -
Improving the accuracy of genomic predictions in numerically small populations
(PhD Thesis;2016:20, Doctoral thesis, 2017-12-06)Genomic selection (GS) is increasingly being implemented in livestock, especially in the dairy cattle sector. While dairy cattle populations such as Holsteins have benefitted greatly from GS in the accuracy of evaluation ... -
Improving the Nutritive Value of Barley-Based Broiler Diets by Optimizing NSPase Efficacy through Grinding and Feeding Regimen
(Master thesis, 2023)The present study was an attempt to improve the use of barley as a major cereal grain in broiler diets using NSPase while investigating the effect of feed grinding level and feeding regimen on NSPase efficacy. Furthermore, ... -
Improving the seed yield potential of tetraploid red clover (Trifolium pratense L.)
(PhD Thesis;2016:79, Doctoral thesis, 2016)Tetraploid red clover has similar forage properties as diploid red clover. However, tetraploid red clover plants are taller, have thicker stems, larger leaves and flower heads, and bigger seeds resulting in higher forage ... -
Improving the utilisation of phytate-bound phosphorus in feed for poultry and pigs through increased efficacy of exogenous phytase in the anterior digestive tract
(PhD Thesis;2020:76, Doctoral thesis, 2020)The majority of phosphorus (P) in feedstuffs is present as phytate-P. Phytate is the storage form of P in seeds and grains and consists of an inositol ring with six phosphate groups bound to it. The phytate-P is only ... -
Imputation to and use of whole genome sequencing for fine mapping and genomic predication in Atlantic salmon
(Master thesis, 2023)Sea lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis) infestation of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) is a significant challenge facing the Aquaculture industry. This parasite is known to be resistant to chemical control. Previous research that ... -
In vitro effects of antinutrients on gut microbiota from farmed Atlantic salmon
(Master thesis, 2017)Currently investigations on gut microbiota of animals and humans have received increased emphasis as it is thought to be a key factor in metabolism of nutrients, immune system, growth and protection against potential ... -
In Vitro fermentation and In sacco degradation of the alkaline compound feeds in dairy cow diets
(Master thesis, 2021)The primary aim of this work was to test the in vitro fermentation kinetics and in sacco rumen degradation of different formulations of alkaline treated local grains in the dairy cattle diet, in contrast to soy-based ... -
In vivo and in vitro study of dark pigment development in Atlantic salmon using novel methods based on image analysis
(Master thesis, 2018)The appearance of skin and fillet muscle of Atlantic salmon, are the most important quality parameters for consumers. Salmon skin with pearl-shiny, bluish appearance is associated with high quality and freshness while a ... -
In-vivo and In-sacco method for testing dry matter digestibility of Norwegian cold-blooded horses
(Master thesis, 2018-06)Two types of feeds with different fiber sources were investigated in five caecum cannulated Norwegian cold-blooded horses. This objectives of the experiment was to increase fermentable fiber (Sugar beet pulp) into horse ... -
Inbreeding determined by the amount of homozygous regions in the genome
(PhD Thesis;2015:41, Doctoral thesis, 2017-11-30)The main aim of this PhD was to study long homozygote segments present in the genome in Norwegian Red, and find genomic options to measure inbreeding more accurately than from a pedigree database. Prior to the study, runs ... -
Incidence of common complications of pregnancy in a municipality in North-West Russia : a study from population-based birth registry
(Master thesis, 2012-11-14)Objectives: This is a population–based birth study based on the data from Monchegorsk, which a town in the central part of Murmansk Oblast in North-West Russia. The main objectives are to determine the incidence of common ... -
Increasing cover crops in Norwegian small-grain production : a significant step toward sustainable farming systems
(Master thesis, 2021)Cover cropping has been recognised as a farming practise benefiting various ecosystem services and as such, it can help mitigate climate change and soil degradation. In Norway, despite an initial enthusiasm in the early ... -
Indicators of sustainability in Mediterranean olive value chains: Building knowledge for the transition to sustainable food systems Thesis conducted within the frame of the SNF-funded project “Deliberative diets: Connecting producers and consumers to value the sustainability of Swiss food system scenarios”
(Master thesis, 2023)The olive value chain is a cornerstone of the socio-cultural, economic, and environmental landscape of the Mediterranean region. The industry is a major source of employment and income in rural communities. In recent years, ...