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Effects of different light intensities, light spectra and temperatures on the growth and fatty acid composition of the microalgae Acutodesmus obliquus
(Master thesis, 2019)The subject of this thesis were the effects of cultivation of different light intensities, spectral light areas and temperatures on growth and fatty acid composition in the microalgae Acutodesmus obliquus. While previous ... -
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 ... -
Effect of air-classified faba bean protein on feed production, physical pellet quality, performance, and protein digestibility in broiler chickens
(Master thesis, 2019)Faba bean seed is a good source of crude protein (CP) (293.06 g/kg DM), however soybean meal (SBM) is the dominant protein source in broiler chicken diets. With air classification technique, faba bean seeds can separate ... -
Kjøttfekalvers tilvekst på utmarksbeite : effekt av rase og beitekvalitet
(Master thesis, 2019)I Norge har antall ammekyr økt kraftig det siste tiåret for å dekke den økende innenlandske etterspørselen etter storfekjøtt. Våre store uutnytta utmarksbeiteressurser gir muligheter for ekstensiv kjøttproduksjon på ... -
Melanin-based skin pigmentation and stress in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)
(Master thesis, 2019-05-12)Anybody who has studied, fished for, handled, or consumed Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) will have noticed that the skin of these fishes is typically dappled with black spots. In ... -
CRISPR based functional characterization of the abcg2b gene contribution to muscle pigmentation in Atlantic salmon
(Master thesis, 2020)Red flesh coloration is an important trademark of salmon meat and commonly associated with its quality. The colour intensity is largely controlled by diet composition and mainly caused by the red pigment astaxanthin, which ... -
Effects of Candida utilis as a protein source and replacement of soybean meal and yeast with barley on feed utilization and nitrogen use efficiency in dairy cow diets
(Master thesis, 2020)An increasing global population requires increasing sustainable food production. Today, protein from soybeans is used in concentrates to dairy cows. Climatic conditions make it difficult to grow soybeans and other protein ... -
Fornying av økologisk eng : effekt av dekkvekst, såmåte og såmengd på avling og fleirårig tofrøblada ugras
(Master thesis, 2020)Dei grovfôrbaserte husdyrproduksjonane er berebjelken i norsk matproduksjon og om lag 2/3 av jordbruksarealet i Noreg vert nytta til å dyrka grovfôr. Integrert plantevern (IPV) er lovfesta, og det er trong for å utvikla ... -
Participatory Guarantee System for urban agriculture
(Master thesis, 2020)Following the rapid growth of urban agriculture (UA), research has stressed the need for a methodology to evaluate and valorise sustainability of UA projects. In parallel, the worldwide development of Participatory Guarantee ... -
The welfare of finishing pigs : effects of air quality, environmental enrichment, and management
(Master thesis, 2020)It is highly important and necessary to document finishing pigs’ welfare, as healthy and happy pigs, with the ability to express their natural behaviour, will give good quality products to the consumers. A welfare ... -
Effekt av SmartCalfCare systemet på separasjonsadferd hos ku og kalv
(Master thesis, 2020)I den siste tiden har det blitt større fokus på dyrevelferd i husdyrproduksjon blant både bonden, industrien og forbrukeren, og det er skille mellom hva bonden og forbrukeren ser på som god dyrevelferd. I denne oppgaven ... -
Investigating the need for and interest in offering honey bee pollination services in apple production : perspectives from growers and beekeepers in Midt-Telemark, Norway
(Master thesis, 2020)Studies show that having an abundance of honey bees, Apis mallifera, can increase yield and quality in fruit production. Managed honey bee pollination services may be a contributing factor to agricultural productivity. ... -
From feed to food : how a culinary focused transition enabled Copenhagen’s public meal system to convert to using 90% organic food at no extra cost
(Master thesis, 2020)Our world faces a socio-ecological crisis, and our food system is a significant contributor to that crisis. We must seek to turn our food system into a contributor towards regenerating our earth systems. To do that we ... -
How body condition, current nutrition and Finn gene status influence litter size in Norwegian White Sheep : a study in flushing and antiflushing
(Master thesis, 2020)The effect of body condition, current nutrition and Finn gene status on litter size was studied using 111 ewes of Norwegian White Breed, in the age from 1.5 to 6.5 years. The last 11 weeks before mating in mid-November the ... -
Velferd på slaktegris : effekt av sosiale faktorer og fôringssystem
(Master thesis, 2020)Formålet med dette studiet var å undersøke hvor stor grad velferdsparametere påvirkes av dyretetthet, gruppestørrelse, bingedesign og fôringssystem. På grunn av økt fokus på dyrevelferd både hos forbrukere og autoriteter ... -
Characterization of binding ability of the commercial and novel feed binders in starch and protein based particles
(Master thesis, 2020)Pelletization aims to agglomerate a small particle of feed to become a larger particle using pressure, moisture, and heat. Pellets must have a basic form of physical quality in terms of hardness and durability to withstand ... -
Derivation of economic values for important production traits in Atlantic salmon
(Master thesis, 2020)Atlantic salmon breeding programs selected several traits simultaneously. Lack of economic values may lead to inappropriate relative weighting of the traits selected for and with a suboptimal long-term genetic gain of the ... -
Genetisk studie av eksteriør på bein hos nasjonale hesteraser
(Master thesis, 2020)Avlsarbeidet til de nasjonale rasene dølahest, fjordhest og nordlandshest/lyngshest er basert på fenotypeseleksjon. Vurderingen av avlsdyr gjøres på utstilling basert på en bedømming hvor egenskapene bedømmes på en skala ... -
Creating a typology of U.S. organic grain farmers using reduced tillage
(Master thesis, 2020)Despite an increasing number of studies demonstrating the feasibility and value of integrating reduced tillage practices into organic cropping systems, adoption of these practices has been slow, with tillage and cultivation ... -
Developing a soft systems methodology for comparing the sustainability performances of ecologically active concrete to those of the traditionally used stone as scour protection material
(Master thesis, 2020)Sustainability is one of the ‘hottest’ topics of our times: governments, scientists and public opinion have all been actively involved in the conversation for decades now, and, as a consequence, also companies are experiencing ...