Essays about: "microbiome"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 47 essays containing the word microbiome.

  1. 16. Functional analysis of effectors from Blumeria graminis and their effect on the plant microbiome

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

    Author : Victor Olsson; [2022]
    Keywords : proteins; Heterologus protein expression; Effector proteins; Nicotiana benthamiana; Pichia pastoris; Blumeria graminis f.sp. tritici;

    Abstract : With an expected population of 10 billion by the next century, agricultural production has to increase at the same pace to match such demand. One of the main obstacles to achieving this are the pathogenic microorganisms that reduce food quality and yields every year. READ MORE

  3. 17. Molecular Characterization of High β-Glucan Lines in Oats

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Tillämpad biokemi

    Author : Abhinav Majumdar; [2022]
    Keywords : Applied biochemistry; Oats; β-Glucan; Dietary fibres; Arbinoxylan; Biology and Life Sciences;

    Abstract : Oats (Avena sativa) are part of the cereal whole grain family, and their production is on the rise for the past few years due to extensive research done on the health benefits it can provide to humans. ScanOats project in Sweden is one of the research groups across the world that has done extensive work on oats. READ MORE

  4. 18. Biochar and Hemp as Peat Substituents in Horticultural Substrates and Their Effects on Presence of Microbiota

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

    Author : Louise Hagbard; [2022]
    Keywords : biochar; hemp; Cannabis sativa; peat reduction; peat; microbiome; fibers; substrate; growing media; Trichoderma; Pseudomonas; Lactuca sativa;

    Abstract : The extraction of peat has been shown to have a detrimental impact on the environment in several ways, including through emissions of greenhouse gases but also through a negative impact on fragile habitats, ecosystems, and ecosystem services. The horticultural sector is a major user of peat products and thus contributes to both emissions and habitat changes. READ MORE

  5. 19. Metagenomic analysis of Crohn’s Disease

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Molekylär epidemiologi

    Author : Gustav Lennemyr Ahlström; [2022]
    Keywords : Metagenomics; Machine Learning; Microbiome; IBD; Human Health; AI; Crohn s Disease; Shotgun Sequencing Data; Data Analysis; Bioinformatics; MetaPhlAn3; Supervised ML; Mikrobiom; Crohn s Sjukdom; Bioinformatik;

    Abstract : Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic and incurable condition that is increasing inprevalence across the globe. This illness consist of two forms: Crohn’s Disease (CD) andUlcerative Colitis (UC). CD is characterised by a patch inflammation pattern across the gut anda multitude of different factors, such as diet. READ MORE

  6. 20. DNA Extraction, Analysis and Sequencing of Honey bee Intestinal Fauna

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Ricardo Parizotto Ribeiro; [2022]
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    Abstract : Apis mellifera, otherwise known as the common honey bee, is an incredibly important social animal. Their important role in the world makes studying them of great importance. Their stomachs can be divided into three parts, the foregut, the midgut and the hindgut. READ MORE