Essays about: "Solanum"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 39 essays containing the word Solanum.

  1. 21. Analysis of sensory and texture properties of three potato cultivars boiled to different thermal center temperatures

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

    Author : Andinet Amare Gessesse; [2016]
    Keywords : cooking temperature; sensory; cooking time; Texture; potato; food engineering; livsmedelsteknik; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Potatoes Solanum tuberosum, L are among the most consumed crop type by millions of people around the world. It has high amount of starch content and it is known to be a good source of potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C and fiber. There are more than 4000 varieties of potatoes. READ MORE

  3. 22. Interactions between some plant-parasitic nematodes and Rhizoctonia solani in potato fields

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Pia Björsell; [2015]
    Keywords : Rhizoctonia solani; Pratylenchus; Trichodoridae; Globodera; synergistic interactions; disease complex; Solanum tuberosum; spatial distribution; stem canker;

    Abstract : The pathogenic fungus Rhizoctonia solani causes major economic losses for potato producers in Sweden. The producers, as well as advisors, have reported possible increases in severity of R. solani when free-living plant parasitic nematodes are present and active. READ MORE

  4. 23. Bioelectromagnetics for improved crop productivity : an introductory review with pilot study of pre-sowing treatment of tomato

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Anton Samuelsson; [2015]
    Keywords : horticulture; electromagnetic treatments; electromagnetic fields; electric fields; magnetic fields; effects; plants; magnetoreception; ion cyclotron resonance; solanum lycopersicum;

    Abstract : Various electromagnetic (EM) treatments has been investigated for their potential in improving crop productivity over the past century. There is today an increasing amount of scientists advocating EM treatments as an organically compatible method for improving plant growth and yield. READ MORE

  5. 24. Hortikultur i fjällmiljö : typexempel Potatisbacken i Ammarnäs

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Lisa Jonsén; [2015]
    Keywords : Lappland; Västerbotten; Ammarnäs; Potatisbacken; Solanum tuberosum; potatis; odlingszon 8; odling i kallt klimat; odlingshistoria;

    Abstract : Potatis är en av världens viktigaste jordbruksgrödor och odlas världen över. Här behandlas viktiga odlingsfaktorer inom potatisodling ur hänseende: Utsäde, sättning, bevattning, gödsling, växelbruk, träda, sjukdomar, kvalitetsnedsättningar, behandling av ovanjordisk vegetation, skörd och lagring. READ MORE

  6. 25. Agroinfiltration och transient uttryck av CRISPR/Cas9 : en förberedande studie på Nicotiana benthamiana och potatis (Solanum tuberosum L.)

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Niklas Olsson; [2014]
    Keywords : CRISPR; Cas9; Agrobacterium; agroinfiltration; Nicotiana; potatis; potatis; in-vivo mutation;

    Abstract : Den senast utvecklade tekniken för riktade förändringar av genom in-vivo är baserad på CRISPR/Cas-systemet för vilket förutsättningarna i Nicotiana benthamiana och potatis, Solanum tuberosum, här undersöktes. För att föra in genkonstruktioner i växterna användes Agrobacterium tumefaciens som via vakuum kommer i kontakt med de inre delarna av bladen varefter de gener som finns på en binär vektor uttrycks transient. READ MORE