Browsing Doctoral theses (BioVit) by Issue Date
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Integrated weed management in Teff - case of Tigray, Ethiopia
(PhD Thesis;2019:22, Doctoral thesis, 2019)Teff (Eragrostis tef (Zucc.) Trotter) is among the small-grained cereal crops dominantly grown in Ethiopia for its grain and straw. It belongs to the family Poaceae. It is a self-pollinated, annual, warm season C4 grass, ... -
Establishment of a base population for long-term genetic improvement of Nile tilapia in Ethiopia
(PhD Thesis;2019:8, Doctoral thesis, 2019)The success of genetic improvement obtained in fish breeding programs depends on the genetic diversity of the founder populations and how the base population is constructed, as they influence the genetic variation of the ... -
Management of genomic inbreeding in breeding schemes
(PhD Thesis;2019:25, Doctoral thesis, 2019)The overall aim of this research work was to explore strategies that manage genetic variation at the genomic level in the era of powerful genomic selection methods. In paper 1, the role of alternative genomic relationship ... -
Starch digestion dynamics in broiler chickens as affected by structural components, starch properties and level of inclusion
(PhD Thesis;2019: 57, Doctoral thesis, 2019)Quantitatively, starch is the most important component and the major energy source in poultry diets. Although it is commonly believed that the broiler chicken has a large capacity to digest starch, numerous studies have ... -
Interactions between the cereal aphid pests Sitobion avenae and Rhopalosiphum padi and their fungal natural enemies
(PhD Thesis;2019:70, Doctoral thesis, 2019)In agronomy, efficient plant protection strategies are required to reduce pest pressure and increase crop yield. Pesticide application has been the dominant method for plant protection for almost a century. However, the ... -
Genomics exploring population structure and sex determination in Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua)
(PhD Thesis;2019:102, Doctoral thesis, 2019)Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) is a benthopelagic cold-water marine species found across the North Atlantic Ocean. Thanks to its historical and current significance as an important food resource it is one of the most well-known ... -
Rearing of Norwegian Red replacement heifers; Short- and long-term effects of dietary energy and protein levels on growth characteristics and adipose tissue gene expression
(PhD thesis;Thesis number 2019:12, Doctoral thesis, 2019)This thesis is part of a larger research project aimed at assessing the impact of calf and youngstock development on dairy cow production and profitability. The potential impact of heifer growth on future milk yield has ... -
The effect of freezing and thawing on water flow and pesticide leaching in partially frozen soil: Soil column experiments and model development
(;2019:20, Doctoral thesis, 2019)Increased pesticide concentrations have often been detected in soil leachate, drain discharge and surface runoff during freeze/thaw periods in late winter and early spring, both in Norway and Sweden. Limited knowledge and ... -
The genetics of omega-3 fatty acids in fillets of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.)
(Doctoral thesis, 2019)Decreasing contents of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA in farmed Atlantic salmon reduces the nutritional value for consumers and influences physiological processes in the fish. Most studies of physiological omega-3 ... -
Ecological effects of Cytisus scoparius invasion : a native or alien species?
(PhD Thesis;2019:31, Doctoral thesis, 2019)The number of alien invasive species is continually increasing, threatening the environment and economy and their management is challenging. For cases of cryptic invasions, it is not even known if a species is native or ... -
Whole-farm modelling of greenhouse gas emissions from suckler cow beef production
(PhD Thesis;2019:93, Doctoral thesis, 2019)The main objective of this thesis was to develop a whole-farm model adapted to the various production systems and natural resources in Norway, estimate the level and variation in greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensities ... -
Yeast (Cyberlindnera jadinii): an alternative protein source in pig and poultry feed
(PhD Thesis;2019:87, Doctoral thesis, 2019)The demand for food protein sources continues to increase rapidly along with the World population. Consequently, the European livestock industry requires a growing supply of feed protein to meet these demands. Furthermore, ... -
Towards a genome wide understanding of salmon lipid metabolism gene regulation across tissues and life stages
(PhD Thesis;2019:40, Doctoral thesis, 2019)Atlantic salmon is an important source of essential omega-3 fatty acids in human diets; however, omega-3 content in farmed salmon has been decreasing over the past decade due to the replacement of fish oil in aquafeeds ... -
Novel indicator traits for individual feed efficiency in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)
(PhD Thesis;2019:02, Doctoral thesis, 2019)Selective breeding for enhanced feed efficiency in aquaculture production has so far been performed indirectly, largely through selection for an improved growth rate. However, a substantial fraction of the genetic variation ... -
Epigenetic and genetic adaptation in experimental yeast populations
(PhD Thesis;2019:23, Doctoral thesis, 2019)Evolution is a highly complex process where life change over time by the influence of relatively simple forces. Bringing evolution into the lab is a valuable asset to answer questions about processes that shape evolution. ... -
Improving the utilisation of phytate-bound phosphorus in feed for poultry and pigs through increased efficacy of exogenous phytase in the anterior digestive tract
(PhD Thesis;2020:76, Doctoral thesis, 2020)The majority of phosphorus (P) in feedstuffs is present as phytate-P. Phytate is the storage form of P in seeds and grains and consists of an inositol ring with six phosphate groups bound to it. The phytate-P is only ... -
Genetic analyses of new milkability, temperament, and udder health traits for Norwegian Red cows based on data from automatic milking systems
(PhD Thesis;2020:24, Doctoral thesis, 2020)The overall aim was to investigate several novel phenotypes recorded routinely for individual cows milked in automatic milking systems (AMS). Data were gathered from 77 Norwegian dairy farms, with additional data from ... -
Genetic studies of the wheat-Parastagonospora nodorum pathosystem
(PhD Thesis;2020:21, Doctoral thesis, 2020)Septoria nodorum blotch (SNB) caused by the necrotrophic fungus Parastagonospora nodorum is the major wheat leaf blotch disease in Norway. It reduces both yield and grain quality by causing symptoms on wheat leaves and ... -
Breeding for disease resistance against Edwardsiella ictaluri in Mekong striped catfish (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus)
(PhD Thesis;2020:77, Doctoral thesis, 2020)Bacillary necrosis (BN) is a disease caused by Edwardsiella ictaluri (E. ictaluri) that results in severe economic losses in farming of Mekong striped catfish (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) in Vietnam. Genetic selection ... -
Alternative systems for Norwegian sheep production: extending fresh meat season and meeting niche market demands
(Phd Thesis;2020:49, Doctoral thesis, 2020)Norway has the largest sheep population (>1 million winterfed ewes) in Scandinavia. Sheep farming is taken as a part-time activity by most farmers. The focus of this PhD study has been on increasing year-round fresh meat ...