Browsing Master's theses (IPM) by Title
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Technological trajectories in plant breeding; constraints to breeding for sustainable agriculture in Europe and Scandinavia
(Master thesis, 2012-04-20)This study aims to contribute to an understanding of the mechanisms underlying technological trajectories in plant breeding. It specifically investigates the potential role of individual plant breeders, markets, institutions ... -
The involvement of light signaling components in thermoperiodic control of shoot elongation in pea (Pisum sativum)
(Master thesis, 2014-02-19)Production of short and compact plants is one of the major challenges in greenhouses. Due to high demand of such plants by the customers, this has been subjected to significant interest in the greenhouse industry, and ... -
The mobility of uranium from U-containing bedrock materials as a function of pH: Implications for tunnel construction
(Master thesis, 2013-09-10)According to amendments made to the Norwegian Pollution Control Act in 2011, naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) is now to be considered as an environmental contaminant, in addition to organic pollutants and ... -
The roles of stakeholders participation in sustainable urban agriculture and land use system in urban and peri-urban areas of Addis Ababa
(Master thesis, 2012-08-21)Urban Agriculture (UA) has the potential for achieving, food sovereignty, food security, and increased quality of life for many people in Addis Ababa. However, urban farming is faced with many barriers such as lack of ... -
The significance of post-harvest maize handling to food sufficiency in subsistence farm households in Aframso; Ejura-Sekyeredumansi District, Ghana
(Master thesis, 2014-02-13)The study concentrated on the role postharvest maize handling in subsistence farm household’s food sufficiency in Aframso, Ejura-Sekyeredumansi District, located in the middle belt Ghana. Maize remains an integral crop ... -
Thin layer capping with biochar on marine sediments contaminated with PAHs, and the effect of different caps on marine sediment contaminated with dioxins
(Master thesis, 2012-05-18)Capping contaminated sediment with clean materials is a remediation method that has proved efficient. Passive capping materials physically isolate the contaminated sediment from the receiving environment and active materials ... -
Threats to groundwater, measured by means of the Environmental Potential Risk Indicator for Pesticides (EPRIP)
(Master thesis, 2011-12-30)The pollution and depletion of our groundwater resources is one of the biggest threats to our society. In recent times, groundwater has been facing an increasing pressure from intensive land use (e.g. agriculture, industry, ... -
Tilstandsvurdering av sentrale grøntområder i Fredrikstad
(Master thesis, 2013-08-28)SAMMENDRAG Formålet med oppgaven var å gjøre en registrering og tilstandsvurdering av ulike vegetasjonselementer, i ulike grøntanlegg i Fredrikstad sentrum. En kystby sydøst for Oslo. Både trær, busker, stauder og ... -
Total nedskjæring av etablerte buskfelt : effekt av ulik stubbhøyde, gjenvekst og konkurranseevne mot ugras
(Master thesis, 2012-08-06)Forsøket dokumenter effekten av foryngelse ved total nedskjæring på 22 vanlige grøntanleggsarter. Et elleve år gammelt buskfelt ble skåret ned til to stubbehøyder, og gjenvekst, dekkevne og konkurranseevne mot ugras ble ... -
Towards a framework for agroecological pig production : maximizing functional roles for pigs within food and farm systems
(Master thesis, 2014-02-13)A theoretical farm design is presented which includes pigs in a number of multi-functional roles, and is built from observations gained during three case studies. The model incorporates pigs as utilizers of waste-food ... -
Towards organic food : attitudes about the introduction of organic milk and fruit in primary and secondary schools in Norway
(Master thesis, 2012-05-18)Norwegian consumers are becoming increasingly interested in organic food and the government is setting goals with regard to production and consumption. The “Økoløft project” is one of the strategies developed by the ... -
Towards thrifty and self-sufficient production systems : study on the training program "Building up and strengthening your thrifty and self-sufficient grazing system"
(Master thesis, 2012-11-09)This study has been conducted within a farmers’ association in Western France (Loire- Atlantique) promoting sustainable agriculture: the CIVAM DEFIS. The goal was to evaluate a two years training program by identifying ... -
Toxicity of 2-(nitroamino)ethanol and dimethylnitramine exposed to plants and microorganisms
(Master thesis, 2012-09-25)Abstract Global warming is becoming one of the largest threats to the planet earth. The main cause of this problem is the emission of greenhouse gases from fossil. To minimize it the intergovernmental panel on climate ... -
Trace elements in different organs of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) from the River Storleva catchement area
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Transcriptome anlysis of perennial ryegrass (LOLIUM PERENNE L.) during an early stage infection to pink snow mould
(Master thesis, 2014-02-19)Microdochium nivale causes pink snow mould disease that damages forage grasses (especially perennial ryegrass) covered by snow, particularly in late winter. This makes the survival of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne ... -
Turfgrass production and establishment from sod : effects of sod age, fertilizers and sod washing
(Master thesis, 2012-08-06)Research and development of sod production has been slow in Norway, compared to other countries. For the sod grower and customer alike, it would be advantageous if sod quality could be improved and the production period ... -
Undersøkelse av planteutvikling og avlingsoppbygging i økologisk dyrket bygg (Hordeum vulgare L.) : effekt av sort og næringstilgang
(Master thesis, 2012-09-17)Denne masteroppgaven skal undersøke planteutvikling-, avling-, og kvalitetsegenskaper i ulike sorter av bygg (Hordeum vulgare L.) under økologiske dyrkingsbetingelser, og peke på faktorer som begrenser økologiske byggavlinger. ... -
Undersøkelse av ulike såmengder i vårraps (Brassica napus L.) under norske dyrkingsforhold
(Master thesis, 2011-10-14)Denne oppgava skal undersøke ulike såmengder sin påvirkning på planteutviklinga av vårraps fra spiring til høsting, sjukdomsutvikling, fettinnhold og fettkvalitet, samt hvilke utslag ulike såmengder har på avlinga. I ... -
Ungdommers matvaner i skoletiden : en kvalitativ studie av ungdomsskoleelever i Akershus
(Master thesis, 2011-11-02)Sammendrag Bakgrunn: Ungdomstiden er viktig i et folkehelseperspektiv, ettersom det er i disse årene man legger grunnlaget for helse og helsevaner senere i livet. Man har sett at ungdommers kosthold blant annet inneholder ... -
Urban Agriculture and pesticide overdose : a case study of vegetable production at Dzorwulu- Accra
(Master thesis, 2014-02-03)Urban Agriculture is crucial to the supply of food especially fresh vegetables in many urban areas including Accra. In addition to the supply of food, it serves as a source of employment and income for many urban dwellers. ...