Master's theses (IPV): Recent submissions
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Doing Agroecology : democratic practice and social learning in civic food organizations
(Master thesis, 2016-11-22)Localization of food networks has been heralded as a way of creating a more just and sustainable food system. This study explores the potential of civic food networks to serve as sites for “really existing” food democracy, ... -
Participatory video in agroecology education : a multiple-case study with the Green Learning Network
(Master thesis, 2016-11-22)A transformation of our food system necessitates a revision of how we think and communicate about agriculture. In the past few decades, increasing attention has been paid to the unique requirements of teaching sustainable ... -
The growth and development of lettuce, coriander and swiss chard in a cold water aquaponic system optimized for lettuce production
(Master thesis, 2016-11-17)Aquaponic research seemed to be characterized by experiments conducted in warm water systems while experiments in cold water systems were almost non-existent per August 2016. The main aim of this thesis was therefore to ... -
Managing manure for sustainable organic Basmati rice production : farm-level trade-offs in Uttarakhand, India
(Master thesis, 2016-09-06)Employing an agroecological framework, the research addressed the interconnected ecological, social and economic aspects of manure management on small-scale organic farms, investigating manure management as central to ... -
'Pioneer Farmers' : joint exploration of crop diversity and agroecosystem function in Walsala, Nicaragua
(Master thesis, 2016-09-06)Exploring the role of crop diversity on the functioning of agroecosystems has significant implications for agriculture. ‘Pioneer farmers’, on Nicaragua’s agricultural frontier are adapting their cropping systems to new ... -
Restoring Myanmar’s mangrove forests and coastal communities’ socioeconomic stability with community based mangrove management
(Master thesis, 2016-08-12)Mangrove forests have a significant capacity to provide ecosystem services. However, deforestation from land use changes has led to widespread degradation of these services and consequently jeopardizes coastal populations. ... -
Taming nitrogen : recognizing N2O emissions in fertilization practice
(Master thesis, 2016-08-11)Atmospheric nitrous oxide (N2O) is a greenhouse gas resulting from an imbalanced global nitrogen cycle. Although agricultural soils emit the majority of anthropogenic N2O, it is rarely considered in soil management practice. ... -
Common scab resistance in potato
(Master thesis, 2016-08-11)Common scab disease of potato is distributed worldwide and not easily controlled. It is caused by Streptomyces species. The virulence mechanism of Streptomyces species is the production of thaxtomin A. Although the disease ... -
Effekt av ulike lyskilder på planter i kontormiljø
(Master thesis, 2016-08-11)For å undersøke hvordan forskjellige lyskilder påvirket vekst hos innendørsplanter i kontormiljø ble det satt opp et forsøk med 3 forskjellige lyskilder. Lysrør, metallhalogen og LED-belysning ble montert i respektive ... -
Alternative Food Networks : a question about farmers’ resilience
(Master thesis, 2016-08-11)The aim of this study is to explore how different AFNs contribute to Norwegian organic farmers resilience. This is done by looking into the various food networks a handful of farmers are engaged in. The value-chains are ... -
Identification and validation of SNP markers for Fusarium head blight resistance in wheat
(Master thesis, 2016-08-11)Fusarium graminearum is a fungal pathogen known to cause Fusarium head blight, and has greatly affected the yield and grain quality of Norwegian wheat. The most cost efficient way to reduce infection and severity of the ... -
Ikkje-destruktive målemetodar på eple
(Master thesis, 2016-08-11)Rett haustetidspunkt er essensielt for å oppnå best mogeleg kvalitet i eple. For tidleg eller for sein hausting kan føre til lågare sensorisk kvalitet og kortare haldbarheitstid på lager. I dette forsøket vart det undersøkt ... -
Vegetative propagation of Solidago canadensis from populations in Eastern Norway
(Master thesis, 2016-08-11)Solidago canadensis is a well-established invasive alien plant species in the lowlands and coastal areas from Østfold to Agder in Norway, with an expanding range. It spreads with small wind-dispersed seeds, and rhizomes. ... -
Restoration and management plan of Tananger coastal heathland
(Master thesis, 2016-08-11)Coastal heathland development started about 5000 years ago, as a result of humans cutting trees and burning along the coast. Traditionally, coastal heathlands have been composed of a mosaic containing different habitats ... -
Utfordringer i norsk produksjon av plommer (Prunus domestica L.) og søtkirsebær (Prunus avium L.)
(Master thesis, 2016-08-11)Hensikten med denne studien var å kartlegge mulige årsaker til hvorfor steinfruktavlingene i Norge ikke har økt som følge av omfattende satsing på steinfruktproduksjon. De siste16 år har det vært stort fokus på produksjon ... -
Colorado cannabis : soft systems analysis of an emerging industry
(Master thesis, 2016-08-11)The objective of this study is to describe ways in which rural producers participate in the cannabis industry in Colorado. With recently changed laws permitting hemp and drug-type cannabis cultivation, cannabis could be ... -
Effekt av forskjellige temperaturklima på vekst og utvikling hos seks norske kloner av humle (Humulus lupulus L.)
(Master thesis, 2016-08-11)Humle (Humulus lupulus L) har lang tradisjon som kulturplante i Norge, men kunnskapen om dyrking av planten er i stor grad borte her i landet. De siste årene har mikrobryggerinæringen vært interessert i lokale råvarer ... -
Reading what farmers write : an agroecological exploration of three farmers/authors’ proposals to develop ecological, productive and profitable farm enterprises
(Master thesis, 2016-08-11)Writings of successful ‘alternative’ farmers have generated much interest among aspiring farmers, media and the general public. Research in food systems, however, seems to have paid little attention to such cases. Should ... -
Revaluing residues : effects of composts and vermicomposts from corn, fig and citrus residues on the development of Rosmarinus officinalis L. and Lavandula angustifolia L.
(Master thesis, 2016-08-11)Intensive agricultural production generates large quantities of organic waste and residue worldwide. Health and environmental hazards can result with the improper disposal and accumulation of these materials. Composting ... -
Vekst, transpirasjon og absisinsyreregulering i Cucumis sativus : betydningen av luftfuktighet og blått lys
(Master thesis, 2016-08-09)Planter som er dyrket under høy relativ luftfuktighet (RF) utvikler spalteåpninger som mangler evnen til å lukke ved ytre stimuli. Hormonet absisinsyre (ABA) er et viktig signal for lukking av spalteåpninger. Denne studien ...