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The effects of temperature during grain filling on gluten quality of bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
(PhD Thesis;2015:35, Doctoral thesis, 2017-07-06)Wheat production in Norway occurs at the highest latitudes among wheat production areas worldwide, and with lower growth temperature. The proportion of Norwegian wheat in total wheat consumed for food has increased from ... -
The expansion of Coffee Robusta (C. canephora) in Nicaragua
(Master thesis, 2017)An increasing number of small-scale rural farmers in developing countries are involved in the so-called global trade market, producing crops such as coffee, tea, cacao, and banana to the Western Hemisphere. In Nicaragua, ... -
The experience of members of European CSAs
(Master thesis, 2018)Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is an alternative food system that directly connects consumers with producers. Though in theory CSA ameliorates some of the negative environmental, social, and economic impacts of ... -
The growth and development of lettuce, coriander and swiss chard in a cold water aquaponic system optimized for lettuce production
(Master thesis, 2016-11-17)Aquaponic research seemed to be characterized by experiments conducted in warm water systems while experiments in cold water systems were almost non-existent per August 2016. The main aim of this thesis was therefore to ... -
The Identification and Classification of Endogenous Retroviruses in the Horse Genome
(Master thesis, 2012-11-08)Endogenous retroviruses (ERVs) are sequences that derived from ancient retroviral infections of germ cells and integrated in humans, mammals and other vertebrates millions years ago. These ERVs are inherited according ... -
The influence of dietary n-3 fatty acid deficiency on fatty acid composition of total lipid fraction and individual phospholipid classes in erythrocytes of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.)
(Master thesis, 2016)While global population and its demand for seafood are constantly on the rise, aquaculture is facing a significant challenge how to provide safe and nutritious fish when fish oil supplies are decreasing. More emphasis has ... -
The influence of dietary n-3 fatty acids on brain phospholipid composition in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)
(Master thesis, 2016-08-18)A feeding experiment was conducted to examine the percentages of different fatty acids in brain phospholipid subclasses under feeding dietary inclusion levels of EPA, DHA or a 1:1 mixture of EPA and DHA in farmed Atlantic ... -
The influence og dietary fatty acid composition and sex on pork quality
(PhD Thesis;2011:04, Doctoral thesis, 2011)Norway is an important fish catching and producing country and has traditionally used fish and fish by-products in feed for monogastric animals, the pig is no exception. Fish and fish by products are excellent sources of ... -
The neural basis of threat-sensitive behaviour in fish
(PhD Thesis;2015:6, Doctoral thesis, 2020-11-10)Fear, or threat-sensitive behaviour, is an emotionally guided response allowing animals to minimize exposure to potential danger. Stress is a set of physiological/behavioural responses to such exposure. Among other ... -
The nutritive status in two different socio-economic groups in Hanang and Mbulu district and introduction of dairy products from goats as a food source in Tanzania
(Master thesis, 2012-09-20)This study has been designed to investigate whether there is a difference in nutrition and livelihood in two socioeconomic groups in Hanang and Mbulu district, Tanzania. The two groups consist of modern people working as ... -
The perceived taste of lactic acid fermentation in protein hydrolysates : a screening of the sensory properties of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) implemented in hydrolysate products produced with co-products from the food industry (poultry-, fish- and dairy)
(Master thesis, 2018)The use of enzymatic protein hydrolysis is today common practise within the food industry to extract additional high quality nutritional components, however the method is rather limitedly used towards products for later ... -
The perception of ecosystem services in the wooded pastures of the Swiss Franches-Montagnes : an assessment using public participation GIS
(Master thesis, 2016-11-23)Agroforestry has long proved itself to provide many ecosystem services, ranging from provision of biodiversity to climate mitigation. In Switzerland, the region of Les Franches-Montagnes is famous for its large areas of ... -
The performance of Quantum blue phytase at different pH levels using wheat based diet in an in vitro simulation of poultry crop
(Master thesis, 2018)An experiment was carried out to investigate the impact of different dietary pH levels as stimulate the efficacy of Quantum blue phytase in an in vitro simulation of poultry crop. The experiment consisted of two parts; an ... -
The rise and fall of the farrowing sow : does communication matter?
(Master thesis, 2015-02-27)Piglet mortality is both reducing animal welfare and production yield. A large part of the piglet mortality is due to crushings by the sow, as a direct effect of the sows posture changes. Both frequencies, duration and ... -
The role of age in the selection of police patrol dogs using a standardized behavior test
(Master thesis, 2019)Police patrol dogs face many challenging situations, and only a proportion of dogs are suitable for this work. It is desirable to identify suitable dogs as early as possible, allowing unsuited dogs to be released for other ... -
The role of civil society organizations and system relationships surrounding participatory organic nutrient waste cycling : a case study exploration of De Zuiderhof's community composting initiative in Rotterdam, The Netherlands
(Master thesis, 2014-09-23)In Europe, 75% of the population is urban which requires cities to be large importers of food also creating large amounts of organic waste. Civil society organizations (CSOs) have been a key player in addressing and ... -
The role of information in reducing food waste : a case study of information as a food waste prevention measure in a Norwegian canteen
(Master thesis, 2018)Food waste represents a major problem that must be resolved in order to achieve a sustainable food system. Most of the food waste in industrialised countries are consumer related and occur at the end of the food supply ... -
The role of values in no deforestation policies
(Master thesis, 2017)Since 2013, many companies have made commitments to ensure their supply chain is not linked to deforestation, known as No Deforestation Policies (NDPs). Despite the development of tools to implement NDPs, deforestation is ... -
The suitability of using FAO’s Tool for Agroecological Performance Evaluation (TAPE) in a Norwegian context
(Master thesis, 2022)The present agri-food system, in Norway and globally, is facing severe challenges when it comes to ecological, economic, and social sustainability. To retain the presumptions for future generations to flourish on earth, ...