Master’s theses (BioVit)
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Exploring LRRC8A’s Role In Adipogenesis Across Various Fat Depots
(Master thesis, 2023)Denne masteroppgaven handler om å forstå kompleksiteten til adipogenese, med søkelys på LRRC8A sin rolle i adipocyttceller. I sammenheng med den økende forekomsten av fedme og relaterte metabolske lidelser, hadde denne ... -
Evaluering av metode for uttak av grovfôr prøver for optimal fôring
(Master thesis, 2023)Uttak og analyser av grovfôrprøver har tradisjonelt vært tidkrevende, kostbart og trengt kjemiske midler for å foreta en analyse. I senere tid har implementeringen av nær infrarød spektroskopi (NIRS) tatt over mesteparten ... -
Characterization of Computational Pipelines for Structural Variant Detection Using Short-Read Sequencing Data in Arctic Charr.
(Master thesis, 2023)Structural variants (SVs) are an important emerging class of genomic variation with pivotal implications for evolution, adaptation, and phenotypic diversity. As a cold-water salmonid fish displaying extensive niche variation ... -
Bruk av alger som biostimulant
(Master thesis, 2023)I denne masteroppgaven ble et frysetørket algeprodukt av trådalgene Stigeoclonium sp (K-0018) og Oedogonium vaucheri (K-0094) benyttet som en biostimulant i dyrking av to ulike kultivarer av mikrotomat, ‘Micro Gemma’ og ... -
Kjøkken og kjeller, kammer og kott: Om oppbevaring og bruk i det urbane landbruket
(Master thesis, 2023)Kjøkken og kjeller, kammer og kott: om oppbevaring og bruk i det urbane landbruket Denne teksten handler om drømmen om å produsere mat i byen. Den tar for seg urbane dyrkere i Oslo, og undersøker hvordan de bruker og ... -
Dyrking av mat på kompost fra myens avfall - sunt og trygt eller en potensiell helsefare
(Master thesis, 2023)Oppgaven undersøker gjennom en litteraturstudie sirkulære matsystemer i bymiljøet med fokus på helsegevinster og risikoer ved dyrking på kompost av mat- og hageavfall. Den sammenligner lineær matproduksjon med ressurskrevende ... -
LCA av fiskefôri prosjekt Oil4Feed
(Master thesis, 2023)På grunn av internasjonal etterspørsel etter høykvalitets oppdrettsfisk, stilles det derfor en del krav til bærekraftig fiskefôr. Tradisjonelt sett har det vært mest vanlig å bruke fiskeolje i fôr, fordi denne inneholder ... -
Novel welfare determination of farmed Atlantic salmon exposed to different photo period regimes prior to sea transfer using digital phenotyping and machine learning
(Master thesis, 2023)The well-being of fish must be a priority as fish have cognitive abilities and good welfare is a must for optimum production. The purpose of the research was to determine welfare of Atlantic salmon exposed to different ... -
Production efficiency, fish welfare and colorimetric characteristics in skin and fillets of juvenile Atlantic salmon (S. salar) fed diets supplemented with grass protein (M. sativa) in a freshwater RAS-system
(Master thesis, 2023)The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of serial inclusion (0, 5, 10, 15, and 20%) of alfalfa protein concentrate (APC) in relation to production efficiency, welfare, and colorimetric characteristics ... -
Consumer food practices towards sustainable food systems : the case study of the Valle dei Laghi Biodistrict, Italy
(Master thesis, 2023)The redesign of the global food system is urgent and biodistricts have the potential to lead the trajectory towards sustainable modes of production and consumption. Consumers are unanimously recognised a key role in achieving ... -
NUTRIENT SELF-SUFFICIENCY IN AGRICULTURE ON LA REUNION Analysis of the Balance Between Crop Needs and Availability of Residual Fertilizing Materials by Commune
(Master thesis, 2023)NUTRIENT SELF-SUFFICIENCY IN AGRICULTURE ON LA REUNION Analysis of the balance between crop needs and availability of residual fertilizing materials by commune. -
Indicators of sustainability in Mediterranean olive value chains: Building knowledge for the transition to sustainable food systems Thesis conducted within the frame of the SNF-funded project “Deliberative diets: Connecting producers and consumers to value the sustainability of Swiss food system scenarios”
(Master thesis, 2023)The olive value chain is a cornerstone of the socio-cultural, economic, and environmental landscape of the Mediterranean region. The industry is a major source of employment and income in rural communities. In recent years, ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
Deltakende modellering for agroøkologisk overgang Studie av akse 4 i TRAVERSéESprosjektet i Barrois-regionen
(Master thesis, 2023)Ecophyto II+ promotes the mobilisation of stakeholders as one of the new action levers, to achieve its goal of reducing the use of phytosanitary products by 50% by 2025. The TRAVERSéES project is part of this second Ecophyto ... -
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, ... -
Perceptions of land abandonment in the Swiss Alps and the role of Regional Natural Parks in revitalizing them
(Master thesis, 2023)Agricultural and natural ecosystems are major shapers and products of a landscape; over time, the perception of interactions between the two has evolved significantly. In recent years, there has been a growing recognition ... -
Longevity of ewes in Norwegian sheep production: descriptive study of breeds and genetic analysis of Norwegian White sheep
(Master thesis, 2023)Longevity in breeding ewes is a complex trait affected by many factors both genetic and environmental. From an economic, environmental, and animal welfare perspective it is favourable to increase longevity. Norway has many ... -
Genetic analysis of age at conception as a fertility proxy in ewe lambs of Norwegian White Sheep: heritability and genetic correlation with body growth and leanness
(Master thesis, 2023)The aim of this study was to estimate the genetic variation and heritability of ewe’s age at first lambing (a fertility proxy) in ewe lambs of Norwegian White Sheep and to estimate the genetic correlations between number ... -
Exploring and mapping CSA farms as learning arenas in Rogaland, Norway
(Master thesis, 2023)Community Supported Agriculture (CSA, or andelslandbruk in Norwegian) is a growing phenomenon in Norway and is increasingly recognized as an opportunity to reconnect consumers with the sources of their food, establish ...