Essays about: "biomass allocation"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 essays containing the words biomass allocation.
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1. Effects of natural warming and snow on grass phenology and fitness
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildningAbstract : Organisms respond to changes in their environment using different strategies. Understanding how species deal with changes expected due to ongoing climate change is important for making accurate predictions about their effect on ecosystems. READ MORE
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2. Effects of organic matter depletion on fungal communities in a reconstructed boreal forest podzol system
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Mycology and Plant PathologyAbstract : The boreal forest biome serves as a valuable resource, both as a source of wood, pulp and biofuel, and as a sink of atmospheric carbon (C). A large proportion of C is sequestered to the soil of the boreal biome, however belowground processes are still poorly understood. READ MORE
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3. Styrmedel för en mer resurseffektiv användning av biomassa
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and TechnologyAbstract : The goal of this master’s thesis was to formulate new policies or propose changes to existing ones to increase the efficiency in the use of natural resources in form of biomass. The work was conducted by discovering potential inefficiencies in the energy sector and industry with regards to the use of biomass. READ MORE
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4. Effects of cover crops and limiting resources on biomass allocation in Elymus repens (L.) Gould
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Crop Production EcologyAbstract : Weed control has always been a major challenge in arable lands. Elymus repens (couch grass), a rhizomatous perennial grass, is a particularly problematic weed in both annual and perennial crops in temperate climates. E. repens is dominant particularly in farming systems with no or limited use of herbicides. READ MORE
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5. Kan skillnader i bladarea, biomassa och kväveförklara produktionsskillnader mellan tall (Pinus sylvestris) och gran (Picea abies)?
University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research CentreAbstract : I Sveriges boreala vegetationszon domineras skogen av tall och gran och produktionen begränsas av tillgången på kväve. Tillgängligt kväve tas upp genom rötterna och koncentreras till trädets aktiva delar som t.ex. barr, grenar och bark. READ MORE