Browsing Master’s theses (BioVit) by Document Types "Master thesis"
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A multi-criteria assessment of the impact of previous land use and current management practices on the performance of oil palm on smallholders’ plots in the southern Thailand.
(Master thesis, 2023)In recent years, Southern Thailand has witnessed a surge in oil palm plantation expansion, driven primarily by smallholders who contribute over 90% of Thailand’s oil palm output. Despite their significant contribution, ... -
A systems thinking approach to desirable changes in the supply chain of industrial hemp in Finland
(Master thesis, 2023)Agroecosystems are complex systems, where interactions between socio-ecological and ecological processes take place. Modern agricultural systems tend to externalize costs of production and deplete the Earth’s resources. ... -
Accumulation and depuration of geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol in Japanese seabass (Lateolabrax japonicus) fed diets containing different dietary protein and lipid levels in a recirculating aquaculture system
(Master thesis, 2021)Muddy flavour caused by microbially synthesized geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol (2-MIB) represents a quality challenge for production of fish in recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS). The current study was conducted to ... -
The accuracy of genomic prediction by singular value decomposition of the genotype matrix
(Master thesis, 2022)Increasing the order of the genotype matrix by augmenting the number of animals or genetic markers represents a computational challenge for genomic selection. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of the ... -
Accuracy of genomic prediction using group recordings
(Master thesis, 2022)Group records are the alternative solutions for traits that are affected by group interaction and are difficult or costly to measure on individuals. We aimed to investigate how group size, group composition, and validation ... -
Achieving equity (with)in Food Policy Councils : confronting structural racism and centering community
(Master thesis, 2019)This thesis investigated if Food Policy Councils (FPCs) are effectively democratizing and shaping a more equitable food system for all, or are they replicating the existing structural inequality embedded within the ... -
Adding far-red light to white LEDs : implications for cucumber seedling morphology, growth, and photosynthesis
(Master thesis, 2022)Far-red (FR) light (700–800 nm) affects photosynthetic efficiency and regulates shade responses, which influences plant morphology and growth. However, plant responses to FR vary widely between environmental conditions, ... -
Aerated steam treatment against grey mould in strawberry transplants
(Master thesis, 2021)Grey mould caused by Botrytis spp. is one of the most important fungal pathogens in strawberry and is often present in strawberry transplants in the form of latent infections. In the past, heat treatment has been effective ... -
Agroecological Education Initiatives for the Construction of Food Sovereign and Politicized Communities: A Case Study of Brazil and the US
(Master thesis, 2020)The following work is a reflection on the design and implementation of the Bay Area Farmer Training program (BAFT) located in California USA and SERTA’s Agroecology training program located in Pernambuco Brazil, both of ... -
Agroecological practice : the relevance of permaculture-based land-design for sustainability and resilience on the farm : a case study in Gopta village, West Bengal, India
(Master thesis, 2021)Intensive agriculture does not only adversely affect farmland biodiversity but also causes rapid environmental degradation. Harmful chemicals involved in such high-yielding industrial agriculture have led to consumers’ and ... -
Alkalisk havre til mjølkekyr : Effekt på mjølkeyting og kjemisk innhald i mjølk undersøkt i eit feltforsøk
(Master thesis, 2021)Denne oppgåva inneheld ein litteraturdel og eigne undersøkingar. Målet med oppgåva var å undersøke om alkalisk behandling av havre kan vere ein måte og auke produksjonen på mjølkekyr og samtidig oppretthalde ein høg ... -
Analyse av avling og næringsverdi i helgrøde av bygg og hvete ved bruk av NIRS
(Master thesis, 2023)Helgrøde av korn er en fiber- og stivelsesrik fôrressurs til drøvtyggere, der hele planten med stengel, blader og kornkjerner utnyttes samlet som et ensilert grovfôr. I dyrkingssystemer kan helgrøde dyrkes alene eller i ... -
ANALYZING GENOTYPE BY ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION ON THE PRE-WEANING GROWTH RATE OF NORWEGIAN WHITE SHEEP USING A TWO-STAGE REACTION NORM APPROACH
(Master thesis, 2023)This study was aimed at using the two-stage reaction norm approach to analyze genotype by environment interaction in the pre-weaning growth rate of Norwegian white sheep. The NWS sheep data from 2010 to 2021 (12 production ... -
Answering the Call : Motivation and Experiences of Leaders in the Global Regenerative Forestation Movement
(Master thesis, 2020)Forestation, the planting and cultivation of trees, is an important strategy utilized by community groups, farmers, NGOs, and governments, to counteract catastrophic climate change. Regenerative forestation is an ecological ... -
Apparent Digestibility of key feed ingredients by largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides)
(Master thesis, 2021)The aim of this project was to determine apparent digestibility coefficients (ADC) of macronutrients, amino acids (AA), phosphorus (P) and energy (EN) in protein-rich ingredients in extruded diets for largemouth bass ... -
Arvbarhet og avlsverdier for metanproduksjon hos unge okser av Norsk Rødt Fe (NRF), med målinger i GreenFeed
(Master thesis, 2022)Fokuset rundt klimagasser og forurensning har økt de siste tiårene, og drøvtyggerne har blitt stemplet som miljøverstinger. Avl er en måte å redusere klimaavtrykket fra drøvtyggere, men for å kunne gjøre dette må egenskapen ... -
Assess the impacts of steam processing on pet-food kibble digestion, nutrition, and quality of pet food.
(Master thesis, 2024)This thesis investigates steam processing's role in enhancing the digestibility, nutritional value, and quality of pet-food kibble. Through a detailed review, it demonstrates that steam processing is a key factor in improving ... -
Assessing the Effects of the New Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) Genome Assembly on Imputation Accuracy
(Master thesis, 2021-06-01)The Atlantic salmon is one of the most economically important species in modern-day aquaculture. For this reason, a lot of effort has been put into implementation and improvement of breeding programs for this species, ... -
Assessing the potential of (Aurantiochytrium limacinum) a novel source of DHA for pre-smolt Atlantic salmon(Salmo salar): evaluating its impact on fish performance, nutrient digestibility, nutrient retention, and utilization.
(Master thesis, 2024)Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is essential for the normal growth of Atlantic salmon, with fish oil (FO) being the primary source. The expanding aquaculture industry increases pressure on wild fish stocks, necessitating novel ... -
Assessing the sustainability of Geographical Indications in the dairy and cheese sectors : a participatory action research within the PDO Maroilles cheese
(Master thesis, 2021)The actual contribution of Geographical Indications (GIs) to sustainable development (SD) is a topic that is gaining increasing attention in the context of growing societal and political pressures. While empirical knowledge ...