Blar i Faculty of Biosciences (BioVit) på emneord "VDP::Agriculture and fishery disciplines: 900"
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Accumulation and depuration of geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol in Japanese seabass (Lateolabrax japonicus) fed diets containing different dietary protein and lipid levels in a recirculating aquaculture system
(Master thesis, 2021)Muddy flavour caused by microbially synthesized geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol (2-MIB) represents a quality challenge for production of fish in recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS). The current study was conducted to ... -
Accuracy of genomic prediction using group recordings
(Master thesis, 2022)Group records are the alternative solutions for traits that are affected by group interaction and are difficult or costly to measure on individuals. We aimed to investigate how group size, group composition, and validation ... -
Additiv genetisk varians i middeltall og plastisitet for lammetall hos norsk spælsau
(Master thesis, 2016-06-06)Det har over flere år vært et ønske blant bøndene om å unngå store kull over 3 lam pr sau. Denne undersøkelsen har prøvd å imøtegå dette behovet ved å prøve kvantitativt bestemme i hvor stor grad variasjon i lammetall hos ... -
Aggresjon hos hund og effekter av kastrering
(Master thesis, 2012-06-19)Formålet med denne masteroppgaven var å undersøke hvorvidt kastrering av hunder kan redusere aggressiv atferd hos hunder. Det har blitt gjort en rekke studier på dette tidligere, men mange viser ulike resultater. Derfor ... -
Agroecological farming impacts on livelihoods improvement to inform county government on enactment of agroecology policy : case study of Kiambu County, Central Kenya
(Master thesis, 2022)The basis for the recognition, adoption and provision of an agroecology legal framework relies on the capacity of the existing agroecological systems to provide enough evidence on their effectiveness. Policymaking in Kenya ... -
Agroecological service crop termination with a roller-crimper in organic vegetable systems : a good alternative to conventional soil tillage?
(Master thesis, 2017)Weed control and soil fertility are the two-main issues of organic production systems, especially in vegetable systems which are characterized by intensive soil tillage and irrigation, often using plastic mulches. ... -
Agroecology on the ground in Telangana, India
(Master thesis, 2016-07-26)The emerging science of agroecology requires frameworks for its conduction. This two-part thesis first documents the ecological initiatives of the Centre for Sustainable Agriculture (CSA) in Telangana, India and then uses ... -
Alternative systems for Norwegian sheep production: extending fresh meat season and meeting niche market demands
(Phd Thesis;2020:49, Doctoral thesis, 2020)Norway has the largest sheep population (>1 million winterfed ewes) in Scandinavia. Sheep farming is taken as a part-time activity by most farmers. The focus of this PhD study has been on increasing year-round fresh meat ... -
An economic analysis of the use of recirculating aquaculture systems in the production of Tilapia
(Master thesis, 2012-06-19)An economic analysis of tilapia production was conducted using a recirculating aquaculture system facility, situated at the Norwegian University of Life Science (UMB). The goals were; (1) to evaluate and estimate the ... -
Analysis of crosses between three strains of striped catfish (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) in Viet Nam
(Master thesis, 2016-08-18)This study focused on harvest body weight of striped catfish (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) in a selective breeding program in Vietnam. The first objective was to estimate additive, non-additive genetic effects and heritability ... -
Answering the Call : Motivation and Experiences of Leaders in the Global Regenerative Forestation Movement
(Master thesis, 2020)Forestation, the planting and cultivation of trees, is an important strategy utilized by community groups, farmers, NGOs, and governments, to counteract catastrophic climate change. Regenerative forestation is an ecological ... -
Apparent Digestibility of key feed ingredients by largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides)
(Master thesis, 2021)The aim of this project was to determine apparent digestibility coefficients (ADC) of macronutrients, amino acids (AA), phosphorus (P) and energy (EN) in protein-rich ingredients in extruded diets for largemouth bass ... -
Assessment of agroecological development : a case study of the Allgäu region
(Master thesis, 2018)The framework of agroecology territories suggests that transitioning to sustainable agriculture and food systems is most efficient on a territorial scale. To understand the processes and show positive outcomes of agroecological ... -
Assessment of the potential of biotic regulation by Brassica cover crops used as biofumigants : case of Verticillium dahliae affecting Sunflower crop in southwestern France
(Master thesis, 2018)Verticillium dahliae causing Sunflower Verticillium Wilt (SVW) is a vascular pathogenic fungus of increasing importance in south western France. Biofumigation performed with brassica cover-crops grown during the long fallow ... -
Atferd hos katter (Felis silvestris catus) på omplasseringssentre og etter adopsjon
(Master thesis, 2014-02-12)I dette studiet ble det utført en undersøkelse på to omplasseringssentre i Oslo, Norge, der atferden til 239 omplasserte katter ble registrert ved bruk av et spørreskjema. Skjemaet inkluderte 12 spørsmål om normalatferd, ... -
Avkomsgranskning av bukker : ved naturlig parring eller semin?
(Master thesis, 2012-06-12)Saneringsprosjektet ”Friskere geiter”, avvikling av stadig flere bukkeringer og en jevn nedgang i antall geitebruk har gjort avlsarbeidet på geit vanskelig de siste årene. Norsk Sau og Geit, som har ansvaret for avlsarbeidet ... -
Characterization of Functional Physical Properties of The Dry Pet Food Manufactured with Animal, Plant, and Microalgae Ingredients
(Master thesis, 2021)The aim of the thesis is to gain better understanding on the effects of defatted microalgae biomass (Desmodesmus sp.), vital wheat gluten and potato protein on physical qualities of extruded dry pet food. Two experiments ... -
Clicks and bricks : assessing the viability of a food cooperative in Central Pennsylvania
(Master thesis, 2017)As interest in local foods reaches previously unfathomable heights in the United States, there is a growing diversity of business models to bolster local food economies and increase access to a wider range of high quality ... -
Co-design methodology : design process of an innovative experimental orchard in Southern France, Drôme
(Master thesis, 2017)Fruit production is among the crops using the most pesticides, affecting both the quality of the environment and human health. In this context, the INRA Gotheron experimental station (Drôme, France) leads a project to test ... -
Combining preservation with production : livelihood strategies and innovations on nature pasture based farms in Dalsland, Sweden
(Master thesis, 2017)Biodiversity loss is a global problem that can lead to serious consequences. One of the most biodiverse habitats today is the product of extensive agriculture: semi-natural pastures, often termed High Nature Value (HNV) ...