Faculty of Biosciences (BioVit): Recent submissions
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Effects of storage time, temperature and modified atmosphere on sensory quality and health related compounds in fresh-cut swede and turnip
(PhD Thesis;2015:9, Doctoral thesis, 2017-07-06)Introducing new fresh-cut vegetable products onto the market may increase vegetable consumption. Usually the availability of Norwegian grown vegetables for fresh-cut production is limited by a short growing season. However, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Health-related compounds in broccoli (Brassica oleracea L. var. italica) as affected by postharvest temperature, light and UV-B irradiation
(PhD Thesis;2016:05, Doctoral thesis, 2017-07-06)Broccoli (Brassica oleracea L. var. italica) belongs to Brassica vegetables, consumption of which has been shown to reduce the risk of several types of cancer and cardiovascular disease mortality in epidemiological studies. ... -
Winter hardening of Norwegian perennial forage crops in a prolonged growing season
(PhD Thesis;2015:88, Doctoral thesis, 2017-07-06)Current climate change models predict that the temperature increase due to global warming will be greatest at higher northern latitudes. Most probably, temperature will increase more during autumn and winter than summer, ... -
Potato quality during storage: effect of maturity level and ventilation strategies : studies on the storage disease Fusarium dry rot
(PhD Thesis;2016:31, Doctoral thesis, 2017-07-06)Storage losses of Norwegian potatoes are estimated to approximately 10%. The losses are caused by respiration, transpiration, germination and diseases. These are processes that can be managed by controlling storage conditions ... -
Interactive effects of light quality and temperature on bud set and shoot elongation in Norway spruce (Picea ables) and Subalpine fir (Abies lasiocarpa).
(Master thesis, 2017-06-08)In recent studies, temperature was shown to modulate the response to short days (SD) in woody species. This is an important issue for plant production in zones with marked seasons. Furthermore, light quality affects bud ... -
Virus infection in seed potatoes used by farmers in the county of Vestfold, Norway.
(Master thesis, 2016)During the summer 2016, 3 potato cultivars at 15 different farms located in the county of Vestfold were tested for 6 different potato viruses. This is potato virus A (PVA), M (PVM), S (PVS), X (PVX), Y (PVY) and potato ... -
Evolution of growth rates in Pooideae (Poaceae)
(Master thesis, 2016)The temperate grasses in the subfamily Pooideae (Poaceae) has a limited distribution range The species are mainly distributed to the Northern Temperate regions and are known to be adapted to the strong seasonality this ... -
Viticulture and ecosystem services : from myths to reality with Chilean vine-growers
(Master thesis, 2016)This thesis work was led in the context of the Wine, Climate Change and Biodiversity program, coordinated since 2008 by Chilean researchers in cooperation with the biggest wine-making firms of the country and aiming at ... -
Nested agricultural markets for food security
(Master thesis, 2017-05-22)Future agricultural systems have to provide more than just food. Agriculture plays a pivotal role in solving the ecological challenges which humanity is facing, and in combating poverty and food insecurity in many developing ... -
Genetic variation and allelic imbalance in a selection of genes in breast cancer patients
(Master thesis, 2010-10-22)Genetic variation, such as Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs), are naturally occurring characteristics of the genome that differs between individuals of a species, and in some cases affect the risk of developing a ... -
Genomic predictions including known QTL for reproduction traits in swine
(Master thesis, 2016)Breeding values are the fundament on which the selection of the next generation is based on and should therefore be as reliable as possible. The implementation of marker-assisted selection (MAS), where major genes are ... -
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 ... -
Identifisering av kromosomområder som kontrollerer tidspunkt for stengelstrekning i rødkløver med bruk av Genotyping by Sequencing (GBS)
(Master thesis, 2016)En populasjon rødkløver av (Trifolium pratense L., sorten «Lea»), ble karakterisert for tidspunkt for begynnende stengelstrekning (dager til strekning – DTS). Dette er det første synlige steget i overgangen fra vegetativ ... -
Climate change resilience through enhanced reproduction and lactation performance in Malawian Zebu cattle
(Master thesis, 2016)Malawi is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change in the world, and the site of our investigation, Bolero EPA (Extension Planning Area), Rumphi District, is particularly exposed. Climate change lead to a ... -
Genetic engineering and light quality as tools to control shoot elongation in poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrimaWilld ex Klotzsch)
(PhD Thesis;2013:42, Doctoral thesis, 2013)Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd ex Klotzsch) is a non-food and non-feed, vegetatively propagated ornamental plant which is among the economically most important ornamentals worldwide. Desirable plant height is one ... -
Social learning in alternative food networks creates pragmatic changes for community based agrarian resource management
(Master thesis, 2016)The need for more sustainable management of natural resources is becoming increasingly important as the global population increases. The implementation of management strategies are showing signs of change as a response to ... -
Discolouration of the dorsal white musculature of farmed Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) in Norway, characterised by histological and transcriptional methods
(Master thesis, 2016)Focal melanisation in the white muscle of farmed Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) has become a common finding in Norway. Depending on the magnitude of such changes, muscle tissue (fillets) are graded to lower quality, ... -
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 ...