Blar i Master’s theses (BioVit) på tittel
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Social farming in France : therapeutic benefits and sustainability of social farms
(Master thesis, 2021)Social farming is a concept that uses agricultural activities for social or therapeutic purposes. Social farms may benefit various target groups such as: young persons experiencing difficulties, the elderly, disabled people, ... -
Socio-Ecological Resilience in a Southern California Dryland Agroecosystem: Contributions from General and Specified Resilience
(Master thesis, 2021)In general, California agroecosystems are vulnerable to social and environmental change, threatening the provision of vital ecosystem services and human food security. Socio-ecological resilience, comprised of general ... -
A study of the gene expression profiles in muscle, liver and intestine of Atlantic salmon fed different omega- 3 fatty acid levels and with red and pale fillet color
(Master thesis, 2022)The economic value of Norwegian salmon production is closely associated with various quality factors of salmon meat like red fillet. Carotenoids are the main pigment in the fish fillet which need to be added to the feed. ... -
Study of the soil macrofauna in tropical cacao-based agroforestry systems in the Dominican Republic
(Master thesis, 2021)Diversified tropical cacao-based agroforestry systems are part of the agroecological movement aiming, inter alia, at creating food systems that do not undermine the ecosystem services. However, the temporal and intra-system ... -
A study of two adipose tissue depots in Atlantic salmon : with specific focus on comparing the morphological and transcriptome characteristics between visceral and subcutaneous adipocytes
(Master thesis, 2021)Adipocytes are found in different adipose tissue depots, mainly around abdominal organs (visceral adipose tissue), or under the skin (subcutaneous adipose tissue) and between muscle fibers in myosepta including belly flap. ... -
Studying the socio-spatial dynamics and organizational rules in Lake Guiers' region, Senegal: For the mobilization of two living labs in the frame of the “Santés et Territoires” project
(Master thesis, 2023)In the context of a renewed dialogue on health and food security worldwide, Senegal aims to achieve food self-sufficiency by 2035, and the Lake Guiers’ region is at the core of its strategy. Agro-industrial and irrigation ... -
Subklinisk ketose i norsk melkeproduksjon
(Master thesis, 2022)Kyrne har størst risiko for å komme i negativ energibalanse i overgangsperioden fra sinku til melkeku. Det skyldes at det er utfordrende for kyrne å dekke energibehovet til den stigende melkeytelsen i ukene etter kalving. ... -
The suitability of "the Tool for Agroecology Performance Evaluation" in a European context
(Master thesis, 2021)Agroecology is increasingly being considered to address sustainability issues in current agricultural systems. In order to assess the impacts of this new approach, FAO has developed the Tool for Agroecology Performance ... -
Supercooling as an Alternative to Chemical Cryopreservation and Implications for Nuclear bodies
(Master thesis, 2023)De fleste analyser som benyttes i dag for å studere genomet og dets romlige organisering er ikke i stand til å identifisere genomiske områder som er midlertidig forbundet med en cellekjernes kjernelegemer i rom og tid. ... -
Survey report on the potential of establishing tilapia farm in Ivory Coast
(Master thesis, 2017-12)This report was made during a 7 month survey on the potential of establishing tilapia farm in Ivory Coast. The aim of the report is to be a source of information on the technical and social aspects of establishing a tilapia ... -
Susceptibility of different apple cultivars to European canker
(Master thesis, 2021)European canker, caused by Neonectria ditissima, is a severe economic problem for apple producers in northern Europe. The fungus can cause dieback in mature and young trees. Apple cultivars vary in their level of susceptibility ... -
Sustainability Analysis of Sheep Farming in Norway Using the Sustainability Monitoring and Assessment RouTine (SMART)
(Master thesis, 2023)Sheep production systems in Norway present complexity in the same way as other systems partaking in the climate challenges. Sustainability of these systems cannot be defined through single-impact indicators; hence a broader ... -
Tap av sau og lam på utmarksbeite – effekt av beitekvalitet og rovdyrførekomst i utvalde skogs- og fjellkommunar
(Master thesis, 2022)Dei siste ti åra har i gjennomsnitt omlag 91 000 sau og lam blive borte kvar sommar på utmarksbeite. Dette fører til produksjonstap for bonden og det er eit dyrevelferdsproblem. Årsakssamanhengane er ofte uklare og komplekse. ... -
The temporal expression pattern of MND1 and key regulators of floral transition in annual and perennial Pooideae species
(Master thesis, 2021)The molecular mechanisms underlying differences in annual and perennial life-history strategies are poorly understood. However, studies have shown that perennials often exhibit delayed flowering compared to related annuals. ... -
Termisk behandling om vinteren som ledd i bekjempelsesstrategi av parkslirekne (Reynoutria japonica)
(Master thesis, 2023)Fremmede invaderende arter er en av de største truslene mot biologisk mangfold, og gir store økologiske og økonomiske konsekvenser. Parkslirekne (Reynoutria japonica) er en av de verste fremmede artene verden over, og den ... -
The domestication of Oreochromis mossambicus in a breeding program in Mozambique
(Master thesis, 2018)This study describes the establishment of a baseline and a base camp for the development of a genetic enhancement program for the Mozambique tilapia, Oreochromis mossambicus, with the scope of utilising both additive and ... -
The effect of feeding routines on lions and tigers in a zoo environment
(Master thesis, 2023)Denne studien hadde som mål å undersøke effekten av to ulike fôringsrutiner på adferden til løver (Panthera leo melanochaita) og tigre (Panthera tigris tigris) i et dyreparkmiljø. Fôringsrutinene som ble vurdert, involverte ... -
The Effect of Red/Blue Light and CO2 Enrichment on Development, Photosynthesis, Yield and Quality of Vicia faba Grown in Controlled Environment
(Master thesis, 2024)There is a need to explore new methods of food production as effects of climate change influence yield and quality of crops in field production. Higher frequency of extreme weather, new diseases and insect pests, in addition ... -
The effect of tetradecylthioacetic acid (TTA) on body weight management in growing silver foxes (vulpes vulpes) as a model for dogs (Canis familiaris)
(Master thesis, 2018)This thesis consists of two parts, one general part concerning obesity and obesity related health problems in dogs. In addition, the general part gives an overview of methods to prevent obesity with restricted energy intake, ...