Essays about: "PEST analysis."

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  1. 6. Functional characterization of sterol regulatory element transcription factors in the biocontrol fungus Clonostachys rosea

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology

    Author : Alma Gustavsson Ruus; [2022]
    Keywords : SREBP; Sterol Regulatory Element Binding Protein; Sterol regulatory element transcription factor; INSIG; SCAP; Clonostachys rosea; biological control; hypoxia; antagonism; Botrytis cinerea; Fusarium graminearum; Boscalid; Proline; prothioconazole; Integrated Pest Management;

    Abstract : Phytopathogens account for a large portion of the yield loss in the world today. Developing sustainable strategies to limit their effect for increasing food safety and security is one of important challenge for agriculture and horticulture production systems. READ MORE

  3. 7. Distribution Analysis of Impatiens glandulifera in Kronoberg County and a Pest Risk Map for Alvesta Municipality

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Johan Viscarra Hansson; [2022]
    Keywords : Geography; GIS; Impatiens glandulifera; pest risk map; distribution analysis; suitability analysis; invasive alien plant; weighted overlay; Himalayan balsam; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The spread of invasive alien species poses great risks for biodiversity, human health and economies. Impatiens glandulifera, an invasive alien plant which has been listed in The European list of Invasive Alien Species of Union concern, is widely spread in Sweden. READ MORE

  4. 8. The effects of a land reform program on smallholder farmers’ livelihoods and availability of edible insects for food and nutrition security : the case of the Zvimba and Mhondoro districts of Zimbabwe

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : James Chikonyani; [2022]
    Keywords : food security; livelihoods; edible insects;

    Abstract : Edible insects are an important source of nutrition for rural populations in many parts of the world, including Zimbabwe. This research examines the contribution of edible insects to the livelihoods, food and nutrition security, and the strategies and mechanisms that can be implemented to ensure the preservation and better management of the environment and edible insects in Zvimba and Mhondoro districts. READ MORE

  5. 9. Effects of plant-fungal interactions on volatile emission of Hordeum vulgare and aphid preference

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Bina Johansson; [2022]
    Keywords : volatile organic compounds; chemical communication; Trichoderma atroviride; Fusarium graminearum; Rhopalosiphum padi; biological control;

    Abstract : Barley is one of the most economically important cultivated crops in the world. However, barley is a host for many insect pests and plant pathogenic fungi which is a threat to the production. Rhopalosiphum padi is an economically important insect pest that leads to large economical losses in agricultural crops such as barley. READ MORE

  6. 10. Plant products to control Ralstonia solanacearum causing bacterial wilt in tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) in Kenya

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology

    Author : Anton Hampl; [2021]
    Keywords : Kenya; Agriculture; Solanum lycopersicum; Ralstonia solanacearum; integrated pest management; phytobiocides;

    Abstract : Plant pathogens are a significant contributor to yield losses around the globe. The plant pathogen Ralstonia solanacearum causes bacterial wilt, often resulting in yield loss in numerous vital crops such as tomatoes. READ MORE