Essays about: "Oysters"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the word Oysters.

  1. 1. Development of a simplified and cost effective norovirus capsid typing method using next generation sequencing

    University essay from

    Author : Ronnie Eriksson; [2023]
    Keywords : PCR; Foodborne virus; Food safety; Illumina; NGS;

    Abstract : Human noroviruses are a major cause of acute gastroenteritis worldwide and can betransmitted through consumption of contaminated raw food. Shellfish like oysters can becontaminated by human sewage during production and accumulate multiple Norovirus strainsin low concentrations. READ MORE

  3. 2. Uptake and retainment of radionuclides in edible mushrooms – from fruiting to cooking

    University essay from

    Author : Delshad Mansour Ayoubi; [2022-12-06]
    Keywords : Medical physics; Activity concentration; Transfer coefficient; Dose;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this study was to study the uptake, distribution and transfer of Mn-54, Zn-65, U-238, U-235, U-234, and Po-210 in mushrooms and their respective caps and stalks, the effects of chelates and ligands, and the potential release of radionuclides during a cooking procedure. Introduction: Fungi are organisms that are composed of a fruiting body (mushroom) and tubular hyphae, that branches out into complex networks called mycelium. READ MORE

  4. 3. EVALUATING HEAT TREATMENT AS A METHOD TO REDUCE BIOFOULING IN OYSTER AQUACULTURE. Heat tolerance in Swedish grown Magallana gigas and Ostrea edulis.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Instiutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Author : Niklas Agblad; [2022-09-28]
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    Abstract : Aquaculture is a growing business in various parts of the world, Sweden included. As the commercial use of oysters increases, so does its demand. Farmers will need to produce a high quality product that is appealing to the customer and cost-effective for the farmer. READ MORE

  5. 4. Food Neophobia and its Influence on the Lack of Diversification in Seafood Consumption

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Natalie Longmore; [2022]
    Keywords : Seafood consumption; Seafood; Food neophobia; Food technology; Agriculture and Food Sciences;

    Abstract : This master’s thesis is performed in collaboration with the Research Institute of Sweden. The purpose of the study was to investigate food neophobia, or an aversion to trying new foods, in the Swedish population and see if it correlates with the country's low and undiversified seafood consumption. READ MORE

  6. 5. Phylogenomics of Ascetosporea

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Systematisk biologi; Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Harshal Kunal Bhawe; [2022]
    Keywords : phylogenetics; ascetosporea; bioinformatics; mussel;

    Abstract : Ascetosporea is a class of poorly studied unicellular eukaryotes that function as parasites of marine invertebrates. These parasites cause mass mortality events in aquaculture species such as oysters and mussels. READ MORE