Essays about: "Composition crop residues"

Found 5 essays containing the words Composition crop residues.

  1. 1. Agricultural waste and wood waste for pyrolysis and biochar : An assessment for Rwanda​

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Jenny Eliasson; Viktor Carlsson; [2020]
    Keywords : Biochar; Pyrolysis; Biochar feedstock characteristics; Agricultural waste; Composition crop residues; Wood waste; Agricultural production Rwanda; Ultimate analysis; Structural composition; Heating Value; RPR; Biokol; Pyrolysis; Råmaterialegenskaper biokol; Jordbruksavfall​; Sammansättning jordbruksavfall; Träavfall; Jordbruksproduktion Rwanda; Värmevärde;

    Abstract : A high priority in order to combat climate change is disposal of waste. In low-income countries, a large portion of biomass residues generated in the forestry, agricultural and industrial sectors could be usable, instead of being seen as waste. For instance, it could be converted into biochar, which is proven to have many environmental benefits. READ MORE

  3. 2. Feeding routines and feed quality on small-scale dairy farms in Baringo, Kenya

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Maja Möller; [2018]
    Keywords : Small-scale dairy farm; smallholder dairy farm; fodder; feed; Dairy meal; Kenya; Baringo; feed quality; feeding routines;

    Abstract : An increasing population together with a growing interest in consumption of animal proteins requires an intensified dairy production in Kenya. The aver-age milk production of 4.4 litres per cow and day is neither efficient enough nor reach the genetic capacity of the exotic dairy cattle used in the small-holder dairy sector. READ MORE

  4. 3. A pectic polysaccharide in seed gum of Lepidium campestre

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Anna Manneteg; [2017]
    Keywords : soluble dietary fiber; pectin; seed gum; hydrocolloid; field cress; Lepidium campestre; oilseed;

    Abstract : Lepidium campestre (field cress) is an oilseed species with a great potential of becoming a new commercial crop in Sweden. As the oil is being extracted from the crop, the residual from the extraction is left in form of a seed cake. As this seed cake is soaked in water a gel is formed around the seeds. READ MORE

  5. 4. Evaluation of organic residues and their mixtures with Peepoos to produce fertilizer.

    University essay from KTH/Mark- och vattenteknik

    Author : Arslan Ahmad; [2014]
    Keywords : C-N ratio; Dry matter; Organic residues; pH; Peepoos; Sanitation;

    Abstract : Peepoo, self-sanitising, biodegradable toilet is characterized by low carbon to nitrogen (C-N) ratio and low dry matter (DM) content. Principal nutrients (nitrogen (N), phosphorous (P) and potassium (K)) are also not in a balance as required by most crops. READ MORE

  6. 5. Treatment and utilization of pulp industry residues using Short Rotation Forestry

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Crop Production Ecology

    Author : Fargam Neinavaie; [2011]
    Keywords : sludge; pulp; short rotation forestry; willow; Iggesund pulp mill;

    Abstract : Pulp and paper industry produce large amounts of waste annually. Pulp mill effluents are highly polluting and a subject of great environmental concern (Chaudhari et al., 2010). READ MORE