Master's theses (IPV): Recent submissions
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Agroecology on the ground in Telangana, India
(Master thesis, 2016-07-26)The emerging science of agroecology requires frameworks for its conduction. This two-part thesis first documents the ecological initiatives of the Centre for Sustainable Agriculture (CSA) in Telangana, India and then uses ... -
Which model of organic food chains could satisfy sustainability?
(Master thesis, 2016-04-05)During the second half of the last century, organic agriculture and consumption increased tremendously. Organic distribution developed first through alternative food networks connecting mostly farmers directly with consumers ... -
Night time temperature and day time irradiance on photosynthesis and growth of cucumber: Potential and possibilities for energy saving
(Master thesis, 2016-04-04)Growth chamber experiments were conducted with seedless cucumber cv. Odeon to examine the effect of night temperature on photosynthesis and growth with compensation possibilities of daytime irradiance level. Further, the ... -
Impact of additional blue light in the production of small plants of Abies laciocarpa and Picea abies propagated by seeds and seedlings
(Master thesis, 2016-04-01)The goal of this study was to examine how additional blue light affected growth and development of Picea abies and Abies laciocarpa seedlings and stem cuttings. The experiment was conducted at the Center for climate regulated ... -
Urbant hagebruk : utfordringer med økologisk dyrking i pallekarmer på tak
(Master thesis, 2016-04-01)Hensikten med denne oppgaven var å utforske utfordringene med økologisk dyrking i pallekarmer på takflater i Oslo. Vekstforsøk ble utført med potet, erter og kålrot. Resultatene påpekte utfordringer som oppstod med ... -
The domestic fair trade movement in France, a bottom-up regulation?
(Master thesis, 2016-03-07)Over the last two decades, alternative food systems have been developing quickly. Recently, the convergence between the fair trade sector and the growing demand for local products, has participated to the development of a ... -
Erfaring med fysisk aktivitet over ett år etter endt frisklivsperiode
(Master thesis, 2016-02-29)Bakgrunn: Norge står overfor store helseutfordringer med utvikling av sykdommer som i stor grad er knyttet til livsstil, kosthold og fysisk aktivitet. Frisklivssentraler kan være et bidrag til å løse disse utfordringene. ... -
How do Danish organic farmers use agroforestry system to improve the distribution of laying hens : a case study on seven farms
(Master thesis, 2015-12-04)In big scale production laying hens do not use evenly the outdoor area, also called the run. However the presence of trees can influence the distribution of the birds. Agroforestry systems provide indeed a shelter for the ... -
Quality of vegetable grower social networks and potential role for adoption of agroecological innovations : the case of Ubaque in the Colombia Highlands
(Master thesis, 2015-12-04)Studies on adoption and diffusion of agricultural innovations have evolved over time according to the technological transfer paradigms; the linear top-down approaches used during the Green Revolution has led to new ... -
Economic analysis of small scale organic farming in mid-range alpine context : a case study implemented at la Berthe Farm, Savoie, France
(Master thesis, 2015-12-03)The future of agriculture is an essential issue for the next decades. One of the most sustainable answers to it is Agroecology. Collective farms developing organic small scale agriculture are a promising alternative to ... -
Agroecological practices in a context of climate change in Africa
(Master thesis, 2015-11-06)Climate change effects are already being felt across Africa. Global warming, increasing rainfall variability and extreme events multiplication accentuate the risks for peasants who often already have to deal with natural ... -
Comparison of vernalization response under natural and artificial climate conditions in Lolium perenne L.
(Master thesis, 2015-11-06)Forage grasses like perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) and Festulolium are extensively cultivated worldwide and constitute primary feed for ruminants due to their high nutrient value, high palatability and digestibility. ... -
Determining factors and trajectories analysis to support system diversification : mixed orchard animals and mixed orchard vegetables systems
(Master thesis, 2015-11-05)Fruit production is one of the largest users of pesticides among the agricultural productions, consequently leading to detrimental effects for environment quality and human health. In a context of pesticides use reduction ... -
A sociological approach to crop diversification
(Master thesis, 2015-11-04)Worldwide the diversity of cultivated plant species decreased for the past decades under the influence of the fast development of farming technologies. This lack of diversity has environmental impacts including water ... -
Protein content and gluten quality of Norwegian grown wheat influenced by fertilization
(Master thesis, 2015-08-18)Protein content and protein quality are important factors for bread making performance of the flour. The protein content widely varies between the types and classes of wheat, in amounts from 8-20%. It is strongly dependent ... -
Reducing food waste through direct surplus food redistribution : the Norwegian case
(Master thesis, 2015-08-07)Food waste is a global problem with significant economic and environmental consequences. Food waste management approaches include production of biogas, animal feed and compost and surplus food redistribution. From a ... -
Frukttrekreft på eplegrunnstammer
(Master thesis, 2015-08-06)The apple canker disease (aka European canker), which is caused by the fungus Neonectria distissima, infects apple trees and can cause severe damage on both the fruit and the tree itself. For some time it has been assumed ... -
Palm oil production in Peruvian Amazon Basin. A case study of current effects and emerging localized alternatives in Loreto district
(Master thesis, 2015-08-06)An analysis of palm oil production in the Peruvian Amazon basin was carried out in a systemic way, as part of a whole, with its complexities. With an agroecological perspective, the social, ecological and economic effects ... -
Kartlegging av resistens mot plantevernmidler hos norske bladluspopulasjoner (Hemiptera: Aphididae)
(Master thesis, 2015-08-04)Ferskenbladlus, Myzus persicae, og agurkbladlus, Aphis gossypii, er globalt viktige skadegjørere på jodbruksvekster og hagebruksvekster. I Norge er disse artene sammen med potetbladlus, Macrosiphum euphorbiae, og grønnflekket ... -
Recycling urban organic waste in agriculture: a case study in peri-urban areas around Paris
(Master thesis, 2015-08-04)The increasing world population and the improvement of waste collection and treatment are leading to a significant increase of urban waste production. In this context, agricultural use is considered as the most interesting ...