Browsing Master's theses (IPM) by Title
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Ecological restoration of disturbed mountainous areas - population genetics and genetic diversity in an applied setting
(Master thesis, 2012-10-24)Natural recovery of disturbed mountainous sites is hardly possible, due to the harsh environmental conditions that are typical of the alpine biome. Ecological restoration through exploitation of site-specific seed mixtures ... -
Ecological risk assessment for a former radium production site in Komi Republic, Russia
(Master thesis, 2012-09-17)Extensive human activities in both nuclear and non-nuclear industries resulted in large number of areas polluted by technologically enhanced naturally occurring radioactive material all over the world. Protection of non-human ... -
Effect of day and night temperature on pollen characteristics, fruit quality and storability of tomato.
(Master thesis, 2012-05-21)Tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum) were grown to extremely high day and low night temperatures (day/night temperatures of 27/14˚C and 30/11˚C) with constant average temperature. This was done by keeping greenhouse closed ... -
Effect of interlighting on production and quality of cucumber (Cucumis sativus var. sativus) in greenhouses
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Effect of light on Powdery Mildew in greeenhouse tomato (Solanum lycopersicum 'Espero')
(Master thesis, 2013-07-17)Powdery mildew caused by Oidium neolycopercisi is one of the most destructive diseases in greenhouse tomato and has been an increasing problem in Norwegian greenhouse tomato industry. Due to the favourable environment ... -
Effect of light quality in the regulation of morphology and flowering of petunia (Petunia hybrida)
(Master thesis, 2012-10-15)Manipulation of plant morphology is greatly important for commercial use of ornamental plants. Use of chemical is an effective option for growth manipulation but of environment concern. Temperature manipulation is also an ... -
Effect of light quality on Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima Wild.) morphology
(Master thesis, 2010-12-13)Use of chemical growth regulators is the main tool used for making dwarf and compact plant in pot plant industry, although there are ever increasing concerns about the negative consequences of such chemicals to the ... -
Effect of low temperature and ice treatments on the post-harvest quality of selected cultivars of cauliflower, cabbage and kohlrabi : an analysis of antioxidant activity, total phenol and L-ascorbic acid
(Master thesis, 2012-11-07)Brassica, the only vegetable crop attributed with the potential to protect cancer and cardiovascular diseases were investigated in present study. The antioxidant activity, total phenol and L-ascorbic acid in 3 selected ... -
Effect of nitrogen fertilization on zinc and iron uptake and yield components of wheat
(Master thesis, 2014-02-18)Abstract: This study was performed to assess the role of nitrogen (N) rate and application time in combination with zinc (Zn) and iron (Fe) supplement in soil and foliage at booting stage of wheat (Triticum aestivum var. ... -
Effect of red light on sporulation of neozygites floridana on tetranychus urticae host
(Master thesis, 2012-06-22)The mite pathogenic fungi Neozygites floridana is an important natural enemy to the polyphagus two-spotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae. In order to increase the efficacy of N. floridana in conservational biological ... -
Effects of continuous grazing on wetlands : case study of current and future grazing management strategies in the wetland Steinsvika
(Master thesis, 2013-03-26)Grazing herbivores are a common tool in wetland conservation management. This thesis studied the effects of continuous grazing by livestock in the freshwater meadow/fen wetland Steinsvika in Southeast Norway. By visual ... -
Effects of fertilization and time of plowing on nitrous oxide emissions in arable soil in SE Norway
(Master thesis, 2012-04-27)The agricultural sector has been identified as a major anthropogenic source for the greenhouse gases N2O, CH4 and CO2 by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC, 2007). Although N2O only accounts for around ... -
Effects of UV-B radiation and temperature drop on morphology and content of phenolic compounds in pea (Pisum sativum)
(Master thesis, 2013-10-21)The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of the interaction between UV-B and temperature drop on the morphology and content of phenolic compounds in pea (Pisum sativum). We also aimed at shedding light ... -
Effekt av lagringstemperatur på kvalitet hos eplesorten 'Discovery'
(Master thesis, 2014-02-11)Tilgangen på norske epler er begrenset til noen måneder etter høsting. For å forlenge eplesesongen må eplene høstes på riktig tidspunkt ut fra forventet lagringstid, og lagres under riktige forhold slik at god kvalitet ... -
Effekt av lyskvalitet på vekst og innholdsstoffer i salat
(Master thesis, 2012-09-17)Produksjon av salat i veksthus er avhengig av tilleggsbelysning i perioder hvor den naturlige innstrålingen er lav (oktober-mars). De siste tiårene har HPS teknologi vært dominerende og benyttet som tilleggsbelysning i ... -
Effekt av ulike kjemiske- og biologiske preparater på forekomsten av Fusarium og mykotoksiner i havre
(Master thesis, 2013-07-09)Aksfusariose er en vanlig sykdom på korn forårsaket av flere ulike Fusarium-arter. En Fusarium-infeksjon på akset gir tap av avling i tillegg til en reduksjon i kvaliteten på kornet. Reduksjonen i kvalitet skjer i ... -
Effekten av forskjellige lagringsforhold på tomatenes kvalitet (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) fra høsting til konsum
(Master thesis, 2011-11-17)This master thesis is part of a project at Bioforsk Vest, Særheim. The main purpose is to find the optimal growth methods and transport- and storage conditions to maintain the quality and the potentially health-promoting ... -
Effekten av gyvel (Cytisus scoparius) på vegetasjonen
(Master thesis, 2014-02-10)Gyvel (Cytisus scoparius) er en busk som i mange Europeiske land har blitt en problemart. I dag tror man at gyvel kan være en stedegen art og en opprinnelig vill plante i norsk flora. Gyvel finnes i store mengder i ... -
Effekten av markpackning på kväveupptag och avkastning av korn (Hordeum vulgare L.)
(Master thesis, 2012-06-22)Körning med tunga fordon på åkermark kan hämma växtrötters genomträngningsförmåga och näringsupptag på grund av ökad jordstyrka och försämrad luft- och vattentransport. Skadad markstruktur kan leda till reducerad avkastning, ... -
Effekter av plantestørrelse og beskjæring ved planting på vekst og dekningsgrad for fire slag busker
(Master thesis, 2014-02-17)For å dokumentere betydningen av plantestørrelser og beskjæring ved planting på vekst og dekningsgrad i buskfelt ble det etablert forsøk med fire slags busker med fem ulike plantestørrelser, hvor halvparten av plantene ...