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Statistical model comparison in genetic analysis of challenge test data on Streptococcus agalactiae resistance in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
(Master thesis, 2016-08-09)Five statistical models were used to analysis genetic variations, heritability and the ability to predict survival of Nile tilapia based on challenge test data. 12 full-sib Nile tilapia families (1870 individuals) with an ... -
Status og potensiale for utvikling av småskala grønsaksproduksjon i Vestland fylke – ei undersøking av interessentinvolvering og interaksjon i matsystemet
(Master thesis, 2021)Den globale matproduksjon går ei utfordrande tid i møte, og Noreg og Vestland er ikkje i le for trugsmåla som fylgjer med eit skiftande klima. Mykje indikerar ei trong for ein solid og robust matproduksjon nasjonalt, der ... -
Stomatal functioning and abscisic acid (ABA) regulation in plants developed in different air humidity regimes
(PhD Thesis;2013:29, Doctoral thesis, 2013)Greenhouse as a production system is important in the production of vegetables, herbs and ornamental plants. However, plant production in continuous high relative air humidity (RH) may results in poor plant quality, due ... -
Strategi for opptrapping av kraftfôr etter kjeing for å sikre god produksjon og helse hos norske mjølkegeiter
(Master thesis, 2016-08-18)I Norge har mjølkeavdråtten hos geit økt mye i seinere tid. Etter kjeing er geiter ofte i negativ energibalanse (NEB), og fôring av kraftfôr må balanseres mellom tilførsel av nok energi, og samtidig unngå for mye mobilisering ... -
Strategies for improving dairy goat kid rearing systems for milk and meat production in Norway, Tanzania and milk utilization in Malawi
(PhD Thesis;2011:50, Doctoral thesis, 2011)Kid rearing strategies are a key to continuous supply of milk to Dairies and reduction of kid rearing cost that will also optimize farmer’s income by increasing by-products and maintaining the beautiful cultural landscape ... -
Strategies for improving productivity of small ruminants in Tanzania
(PhD Thesis;2010:52, Doctoral thesis, 2010)This thesis presents three areas of emphasis, all related to feeds, feeding and performance of small ruminants. The first area (Paper I) focuses on seasonality and its effect on chemical composition of forage species most ... -
Stress responsiveness in salmonids : effects on genes, organs, and organisms
(PhD Thesis;2011:06, Doctoral thesis, 2011)Stress is an inescapable burden for fish like for all other animals. For individuals that frequently encounter stressful situations, repeated or prolonged physiological stress responses, can potentially compromise the ... -
Studenters risikovurdering ved sesonginfluensa og influensapandemier med utgangspunkt i svineinfluensaen i 2009
(Master thesis, 2012-09-04)I 2009 stod Norge overfor en global utfordring, da verdens helseorganisasjon (WHO) erklærte influensapandemi, kjent som svineinfluensa. Myndighetenes håndteringen av svineinfluensaen har i ettertid blitt svært omdiskutert. ... -
Studies on the Collectrichum sublineolum (P. Henn)-Sorghum bicolor (L. Moench) pahosystems in Ethiopia
(PhD Thesis;2010:19, Doctoral thesis, 2010)This thesis covers the assessment of anthracnose incidence and severity in Ethiopia, characterisation of Colletotrichum sublineolum isolates from different sorghum regions of Ethiopia, studying the impact of four selected ... -
A study of freezing tolerance in red clover (Trifolium pratense L.)
(PhD Thesis;2022:36, Doctoral thesis, 2022)The ability to tolerate freezing temperatures is one of the traits that allows successful overwintering of red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) at Nordic latitudes. Freezing tolerance (FT) is enhanced during a period of ... -
A study of the gene expression profiles in muscle, liver and intestine of Atlantic salmon fed different omega- 3 fatty acid levels and with red and pale fillet color
(Master thesis, 2022)The economic value of Norwegian salmon production is closely associated with various quality factors of salmon meat like red fillet. Carotenoids are the main pigment in the fish fillet which need to be added to the feed. ... -
Study of the soil macrofauna in tropical cacao-based agroforestry systems in the Dominican Republic
(Master thesis, 2021)Diversified tropical cacao-based agroforestry systems are part of the agroecological movement aiming, inter alia, at creating food systems that do not undermine the ecosystem services. However, the temporal and intra-system ... -
A study of two adipose tissue depots in Atlantic salmon : with specific focus on comparing the morphological and transcriptome characteristics between visceral and subcutaneous adipocytes
(Master thesis, 2021)Adipocytes are found in different adipose tissue depots, mainly around abdominal organs (visceral adipose tissue), or under the skin (subcutaneous adipose tissue) and between muscle fibers in myosepta including belly flap. ... -
Studying the socio-spatial dynamics and organizational rules in Lake Guiers' region, Senegal: For the mobilization of two living labs in the frame of the “Santés et Territoires” project
(Master thesis, 2023)In the context of a renewed dialogue on health and food security worldwide, Senegal aims to achieve food self-sufficiency by 2035, and the Lake Guiers’ region is at the core of its strategy. Agro-industrial and irrigation ... -
Subjective knowledge and organic fish consumption in Europe
(Master thesis, 2016)This study focused on investigating how subjective knowledge regarding organic food can influence organic food consumption in general and organic fish in particular. Data were collected through a consumer survey (n=2007) ... -
Subklinisk ketose i norsk melkeproduksjon
(Master thesis, 2022)Kyrne har størst risiko for å komme i negativ energibalanse i overgangsperioden fra sinku til melkeku. Det skyldes at det er utfordrende for kyrne å dekke energibehovet til den stigende melkeytelsen i ukene etter kalving. ... -
Sugarcane production in Malawi : pest, pesticides and potential for biological control
(PhD Thesis;2018:65, Doctoral thesis, 2018)Sugarcane is an importance source of energy and livelihoods worldwide. The production of sugarcane is significantly affected by several insects, weeds and pathogens commonly referred to as pests. In addition, climate ... -
The suitability of "the Tool for Agroecology Performance Evaluation" in a European context
(Master thesis, 2021)Agroecology is increasingly being considered to address sustainability issues in current agricultural systems. In order to assess the impacts of this new approach, FAO has developed the Tool for Agroecology Performance ... -
Suksesskriterier for å oppnå god fruktbarhet på melkekyr
(Master thesis, 2011-08-25)Fruktbarhet er en av de vanskeligste egenskapene i melkeproduksjon, fordi det er en lavarvbar egenskap som i stor grad blir påvirket av en rekke miljøfaktorer, inkludert produsenten. Denne undersøkelsen har sett på hva ... -
Summer Mountain Farming in Norway: Attendance Factors Among 'Seter' farmers
(Master thesis, 2021)Summer mountain farming (‘seterdrift’) in Norway is a transhumance practice in great decline. Being an extensive farming practice it relies on out-field resources in mountain areas and landscape areas and has been practiced ...