Faculty of Biosciences (BioVit): Recent submissions
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Gene Editing of Cultivated and Wild Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa and Fragaria vesca) with CRISPR/Cas9 Knocking out F3H.
(Master thesis, 2020)The goal of this thesis was to transform the cultivated strawberry, Fragaria x ananassa, and the wild strawberry, Fragaria vesca, using Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR) alongside CRISPR ... -
Investigating the need for and interest in offering honey bee pollination services in apple production : perspectives from growers and beekeepers in Midt-Telemark, Norway
(Master thesis, 2020)Studies show that having an abundance of honey bees, Apis mallifera, can increase yield and quality in fruit production. Managed honey bee pollination services may be a contributing factor to agricultural productivity. ... -
Characterization of binding ability of the commercial and novel feed binders in starch and protein based particles
(Master thesis, 2020)Pelletization aims to agglomerate a small particle of feed to become a larger particle using pressure, moisture, and heat. Pellets must have a basic form of physical quality in terms of hardness and durability to withstand ... -
Potential of the green dock beetle (Gastrophysa viridula) as a biocontrol agent of northern dock (Rumex longifolius) in Norwegian grassland
(Master thesis, 2020)Docks (Rumex spp.) act as weeds in many parts of the world, and in Norwegian grasslands, the northern dock (Rumex longifolius) is the most widespread dock species. The ability of farmers to control docks without the use ... -
Phenotypic characterization and ploidy level determination of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) gene bank accessions and cultivars
(Master thesis, 2020)Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) is the most grown perennial grass species all over the world, because of the rapid regrowth and good nutritional composition. Winter survival is challenging when growing perennial ... -
Identification and CRISPR editing of pathogen responsive genes in Lactuca Sativa
(Master thesis, 2020)One of the greatest challenges faced by humanity today is to feed the estimated population of 10 billion people by 2050 in the face of climate change. Plant pathogens are still a major challenge for agriculture and one of ... -
Evaluation of feeding value of cereals and legumes for ruminants using in vitro gas production
(Master thesis, 2020)This thesis consists of a literature background and laboratory experiment. The literature review contains knowledge of raw ingredients, ruminal digestion of nutrients and feed evaluation methods of ruminants. Feed quality ... -
Fornying av økologisk eng : effekt av dekkvekst, såmåte og såmengd på avling og fleirårig tofrøblada ugras
(Master thesis, 2020)Dei grovfôrbaserte husdyrproduksjonane er berebjelken i norsk matproduksjon og om lag 2/3 av jordbruksarealet i Noreg vert nytta til å dyrka grovfôr. Integrert plantevern (IPV) er lovfesta, og det er trong for å utvikla ... -
Characterization of chromatin-bound interactome of cyclin-dependent kinase 12 (CDK12)
(Master thesis, 2020)Proper gene expression relies on control by an abundant number of factors and mechanisms, and the orchestration of these fine-tuned programs is fundamental in cellular functionality. Transcription regulation by RNA polymerase ... -
The welfare of finishing pigs : effects of air quality, environmental enrichment, and management
(Master thesis, 2020)It is highly important and necessary to document finishing pigs’ welfare, as healthy and happy pigs, with the ability to express their natural behaviour, will give good quality products to the consumers. A welfare ... -
Bruk av norsk bygg i kraftfôr til melkegeit : effekt av kraftfôrandel, alkalisk behandling og malingsgrad på fôropptak, vommiljø, melkeytelse og fettinnhold i melk
(Master thesis, 2020)Kraftfôret som brukes til melkegeit i Norge består av cirka 50 % importerte råvarer. Ved å bruke en større andel norskprodusert bygg i fôrrasjonen til melkegeita, kan selvforsyningsgraden økes. Bygg inneholder store mengder ... -
When does the cat roam : temporal patterns of pet cat (Felis catus) roaming in Norway
(Master thesis, 2020)The domestic cats (felis catus) are popular pet animals, and their population is growing worldwide. As a natural predator, cats roaming outside raise conservation concerns. It is thereby important to know when and where ... -
Velferd på slaktegris : effekt av sosiale faktorer og fôringssystem
(Master thesis, 2020)Formålet med dette studiet var å undersøke hvor stor grad velferdsparametere påvirkes av dyretetthet, gruppestørrelse, bingedesign og fôringssystem. På grunn av økt fokus på dyrevelferd både hos forbrukere og autoriteter ... -
Genetisk studie av eksteriør på bein hos nasjonale hesteraser
(Master thesis, 2020)Avlsarbeidet til de nasjonale rasene dølahest, fjordhest og nordlandshest/lyngshest er basert på fenotypeseleksjon. Vurderingen av avlsdyr gjøres på utstilling basert på en bedømming hvor egenskapene bedømmes på en skala ... -
Klimasmart ammekuproduksjon : simulering av mulige tiltak på gårdsnivå med modellen HolosNorBeef
(Master thesis, 2020)For å bidra til begrensning av global oppvarming, arbeider det norske jordbruket for reduserte klimagassutslipp. Dette arbeidet skal ikke gå på bekostning av matsikkerheten (Regjeringen, 2019). En reduksjon i klimagasser ... -
Genetic analyses of claw health in Norwegian Red
(PhD Thesis;2015:67, Doctoral thesis, 2015)The main objective of this PhD-study was genetic analyses of claw disorders recorded at claw trimming, to exploit the most efficient way of including claw health in the breeding scheme of Norwegian Red. Claw health data ... -
The effect of processing on physical and chemical quality of pelleted feeds for ruminants
(Master thesis, 2018)This study carried out to examine the effect of feed processing on physical quality of feedstuff and on rumen degradation rate of dry matter, protein and starch. Each of three feedstuffs, barley, maize, and soybean meal ... -
Biological control of the cabbage root fly (Delia radicum) using an entomopathogenic fungus (Metarhizium brunneum)
(Master thesis, 2020)Cabbage root flies are a damaging pest to cruciferous crops in the northern hemisphere. They are considered to be the main pest of brassica crops (EPPO, 2004). Their larvae feed on the roots and stems of brassica plants. ... -
A genetic investigation of yellow rust resistance i Norwegian wheat
(Master thesis, 2020)This thesis is a preliminary study of the genetic basis for resistance to the fungal disease yellow rust caused by Piccinia striiformis Westend f.sp tritici, (Pst) in MASBASIS, a core collection of spring and winter wheat ... -
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 ...