Essays about: "crucifers"

Found 2 essays containing the word crucifers.

  1. 1. Healthier vegetables through temperature stress? : a review of Brassica oleracea

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

    Author : Anna Enocksson; [2013]
    Keywords : Health ; nutrition; quality; crucifers; Brassica oleracea ; broccoli; Brussels sprouts; cabbage; cauliflower antioxidants; kale; temperature; heat; antioxidants; phytochemicals;

    Abstract : The objective of this report is to present a review of the studies which has been carried out up to days date concerning how temperature affects vegetables physiologically when it comes to their health inducing as well as quality reducing features. The essay therefore starts off with defining what is meant by the terms health promoting and quality reducing features. READ MORE

  2. 2. Predators of Plutella xylostella in Nicaragua : feeding capacity and potential role in biological control

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Linda Larsson; [2007]
    Keywords : Plutella xylostella; natural enemies; predators; biological control; Nicaragua; larval consumption; feeding capacity; cabbage; Lycosidae; Salticidae; Nabidae; Staphylinidae; Tetragnathidae; Gelastocoridae; Reduviidae; insects; spiders;

    Abstract : The diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae), is one of the most destructive insect pests of Brassica crops in both temperate and tropical regions over the world. The insect is considered as a key pest of crucifers in Central America. READ MORE