Essays about: "orchard"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 36 essays containing the word orchard.
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1. Characterization of Compost from Reusable Industrial Streams: : physical, Nutrient, and Microbial Properties
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)Abstract : The increasing global population, combined with soil degradation, poses challenges to food security, and raises concerns about the excessive and long-term use of conventional fertilizers. Evaluating sustainable alternative by-products for their soil-improving properties could offer a potential solution, particularly for Swedish fruit producers who can tap into local waste streams as a circular source of plant nutrients. READ MORE
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2. Growth and quality of silver birch with different improvement levels
University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research CentreAbstract : Silver birch is the most important broadleaf tree species in the context of wood production in Fennoscandia stating 12.9% of the total volume in Sweden (Nilsson et al., 2021). READ MORE
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3. Tracking Optimization in Agrivoltaic Systems : A Comparative Study for Apple Orchards
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : Agrivoltaic (APV) systems, based on the co-location of solar panels and crops, are an innovative solution to land-use conflicts that often arise between agriculture and energy production. Their optimal functioning starts with efficient management and sharing of light between solar panels and underlying plants. READ MORE
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4. Industriäppelproduktion : nya metoder för att effektivisera svensk odling
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)Abstract : I det här arbetet beskrivs en ny typ av odlingssystem för svenska äppelodlare. Som det ser ut idag förlitar sig förädlingsindustrin på tillgång till handplockad konsumtionsfrukt som inte lämpar sig för direktkonsumtion. READ MORE
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5. Pathways to resilient apple orchards –Economic and ecological aspects of Integrated Pest and Pollination Management
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience CentreAbstract : Apple orchards as social-ecological systems provide high value crops and habitat for a variety of species. Yields are influenced by pest control and pollination services, and profit-oriented management often motivates the use of inputs, e.g., pesticides, to complement or replace these services. READ MORE