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Starch and protein accumulation during seed development of field grown faba beans (Vicia faba L. cv. Vertigo) in Norway
(Master thesis, 2020)The grain legume Vicia faba L. (faba bean) is a potential commercial protein crop in Norway. Little information is available concerning seed development and accumulation of storage compounds in Vicia faba seeds grown in ... -
Looking beyond individual behaviour: a social practice approach to understanding consumer drop out in REKO
(Master thesis, 2020)The current food system employs an industrialised model of agriculture that has been connected to climate change, loss of biodiversity, environmental degradation, and the erosion of rural livelihoods. It is characterized ... -
Vespa velutina predation impacts on Apis mellifera colony dynamics and reserves
(Master thesis, 2020)The honeybees play key environmental and economical roles as they contribute to the biodiversity preservation and to food production, through pollination. Nevertheless, Apis mellifera foragers are currently threatened by ... -
Genetic analyses of new milkability, temperament, and udder health traits for Norwegian Red cows based on data from automatic milking systems
(PhD Thesis;2020:24, Doctoral thesis, 2020)The overall aim was to investigate several novel phenotypes recorded routinely for individual cows milked in automatic milking systems (AMS). Data were gathered from 77 Norwegian dairy farms, with additional data from ... -
Establishment of a base population for long-term genetic improvement of Nile tilapia in Ethiopia
(PhD Thesis;2019:8, Doctoral thesis, 2019)The success of genetic improvement obtained in fish breeding programs depends on the genetic diversity of the founder populations and how the base population is constructed, as they influence the genetic variation of the ... -
Integrated weed management in Teff - case of Tigray, Ethiopia
(PhD Thesis;2019:22, Doctoral thesis, 2019)Teff (Eragrostis tef (Zucc.) Trotter) is among the small-grained cereal crops dominantly grown in Ethiopia for its grain and straw. It belongs to the family Poaceae. It is a self-pollinated, annual, warm season C4 grass, ... -
Genome-wide association study of resistance to cardiomyopathy syndrome (CMS) in Atlantic salmon (Salmon salar L.)
(Master thesis, 2019)Cardiomyopathy syndrome (CMS) is considered as a serious viral disease in Norwegian farmed Atlantic salmon. Outbreaks of the disease occur without any observable signs and CMS primarily affects adult salmon. In 2011, piscine ... -
Genomics of bovine milk fat composition
(PhD Thesis;2018:19, Doctoral thesis, 2018)Bovine milk is a highly regarded food source. Still, some milk fatty acids may have unfavourable health effects and can influence manufacturing properties of dairy products. Individual milk fatty acids show moderate ... -
Linkage disequilibrium in the chromosomal region surrounding the prion protein gene (Prnp) in Norwegian dairy goat
(Master thesis, 2019)The Norwegian dairy goat is the only known mammal that naturally lacks cellular prion protein (PrPC); this due to a nonsense mutation in the prion protein gene (PRNP). This makes the goats interesting model animals in ... -
Urban gardeners in Oslo : an explorative study of their motivations and the perceived effects of gardening on quality of life
(Master thesis, 2019)Urban agriculture has been associated with social, emotional, health and mental health benefits. However, literature describing the relationship between garden participation and effects on quality of life has not been fully ... -
The genetic basis of partial resistance to powdery mildew in Norwegian wheat
(Master thesis, 2019)Powdery Mildew caused by (Blumeria graminis) is a major problem for cereal production, especially wheat (Tritium aestivum), and is an ever-occurring pathogen in Norway. One way for developing wheat cultivars with effective ... -
Agricultural stakeholders' understanding of declining soil quality in southeast Norway
(Master thesis, 2019)There has been declining soil quality in southeast Norway in the later years. This master’s thesis explored agricultural stakeholders’ understanding of causes and potential solutions to the problem and factors supporting ... -
Cultivating human beings : natural farming in South Korea
(Master thesis, 2019)Although having achieved an unprecedented rise in food production, the ecological, social and health impacts of industrial agriculture have led numerous scholars and activists to question its desirability. Regarded as a ... -
Non-invasive prediction of vertebral deformities and mineral deposition using Computed Tomography (CT) for the advancement in breeding of Atlantic salmon
(Master thesis, 2019)The aim of this thesis was to develop a method for determination of vertebral deformities and mineral deposition in the skeleton of gutted Atlantic salmon using a novel non-invasive method based on computer tomography (CT). ... -
The assessment of urban and peri-urban agriculture in Kumasi metropolis, Ghana
(Master thesis, 2019)Presently, half of the world’s population lives in urban areas and the rate of urban development is expected to remain the same in this 21st century, with most of the growth taking place in the developing world. The ... -
Fôropptak, fordøyelighet, tilvekst og generell helse hos smågris fôret med økende nivåer insektmel fra larver av svart soldatflue
(Master thesis, 2019)I Norge er vi i dag avhengig av å importere proteinrike fôringredienser, grunnet våre krevende klimatiske forhold og begrensede dyrkbare arealer. Det jobbes med å finne alternative proteinkilder, som kan produseres uten å ... -
Black soldier fly larvae (acid conserved or dry meal) in extruded salmon diets : effects on feed processing, pellet quality, growth, and nutrient digestibility
(Master thesis, 2019)The study was designed to investigate the effect of full fat black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) (Hermetia illucens L.) in diets for Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) with emphasis on extrusion processing parameters, pellet quality, ... -
Beyond blanket solutions : examining the potential of community seed banks to improve maize seed security in Northern Malawi
(Master thesis, 2019)In Malawi, maize seeds are a sociopolitical currency and the Malawian government’s primary tool for addressing severe and chronic food and seed insecurity. The large-scale government and donor-sponsored seed subsidy program ... -
High and low fat diets, leucine and DHA influence growth, gene expression and fatty acid composition of different tissues in Atlantic salmon (salmo salar L)
(Master thesis, 2019)The main goal of this master thesis project was to examine how protein to lipid ratio in the diets, and DHA and leucine in combination, interact and affect the energy utilization for growth and lipid and protein deposition ... -
Dietary effect on skeletal development of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)
(Master thesis, 2019)The main aim of this thesis was to study the effect of dietary treatments on the skeleton of Atlantic salmon. This experiment was conducted prior to moving the fish to the seawater phase. The starting weight of the salmon ...