Essays about: "moist"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 108 essays containing the word moist.

  1. 1. Assessing the accuracy of a spatial model of habitat suitability for Calypso bulbosa

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

    Author : Michael Doorly; [2023]
    Keywords : Calypso bulbosa; norna; orchid; conservation; Sweden; alpine region; habitat suitability; distribution model; ecology; biodiversity;

    Abstract : Calypso bulbosa is a rare and visually striking orchid that grows in older mesic to moist forests in the northern half of Sweden. C. bulbosa is red listed as a threatened species (Vulnerable, VU) with a reduction in numbers linked to modern forestry practices and exacerbated by the warming climate. READ MORE

  3. 2. Assessment of the invasive Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) distribution in Sweden : The effects of latitudinal location and land cover on the distribution

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)

    Author : Daniel Penttinen; [2023]
    Keywords : Himalayan balsam; Impatiens glandulifera; distribution; Jättebalsamin; Impatiens glandulifera; utbredning;

    Abstract : Invasive alien species are recognized as a major problem worldwide. They affect native flora and fauna negatively, resulting in loss of biodiversity and increased economic costs of the species’ themselves and management efforts. READ MORE

  4. 3. Green Room : A climate controlling grow-box for growing mushrooms and greens.

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Bill Skullman; Gabriella Herlin; [2023]
    Keywords : Mechatronics; Aeroponic farming; Mushroom farming; Photosynthesizing plants - Greens; Ultrasonic atomizer; Mekatronik; Aeroponisk odling; Svampodling; Fotosyntetiserande växter; Ultraljudsluftfuktare;

    Abstract : This report covers a project on a partially automated aeroponic and fungi growing system. The purpose is to evaluate if an enclosed space system can be automated to produce healthy crops of greens and fungi, and investigate how well the system can switch between these two growth modes. READ MORE

  5. 4. Environmental factors affecting European spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus) outbreaks in Sweden : Linking AI-detected dead spruce, soil moisture, nature protection and bark beetle outbreak (Ips typographus) in Sweden

    University essay from Karlstads universitet

    Author : Petter Hessle; [2023]
    Keywords : Ips typographus; Biology; forest; Norway spruce; Picea abies; European spruce bark beetle; Ecology; outbreak; Ai; Sweden; Biologi; ekologi; skog; Granbarkborre; gran; Ai; utbrott; naturvård; Ips typographus; sverige;

    Abstract : Norway spruce (Picea abies) is a vital tree species in Sweden's extensive forested landscape. However, the planting of spruce beyond its natural range has made it vulnerable to pests like the spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus), which has caused substantial damage to Swedish forests. READ MORE

  6. 5. Mördarsnigeln (Arion vulgaris) och täckodling i koloniområden - en olämplig kombination?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Annie Bolmgren; [2023]
    Keywords : täckodling; mördarsnigel; koloniområde; hållbar utveckling;

    Abstract : Trädgårdsbranschen i Sverige har under Covid-19 -pandemin bokstavligen blomstrat då intresset för odling har ökat avsevärt bland befolkningen. Det ökade intresset för odling och inköp av växtmaterial har dock möjliggjort en större spridning av mördarsnigeln (Arion vulgaris). READ MORE