Essays about: "pesticides in ground"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 13 essays containing the words pesticides in ground.

  1. 6. Phycoremediation of pesticides using microalgae

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

    Author : Embla Ardal; [2014]
    Keywords : bioremediation; biosorption; Chlorella vulgaris; fungicides; microalgae; pesticides phycoremediation;

    Abstract : Every year, pesticides are found in surface and ground waters in Sweden. Fungicides are in common usage and applied in high amounts against potato late blight. The present thesis examined the possible removal of four fungicides (metalaxyl, cyprodinil, propamocarb and mandipropamid) from water using the microalgae Chlorella vulgaris. READ MORE

  3. 7. Assessing the effects of agroforestry practices on biological control potential in kale (Brassica oleracea acephala) plantations in Western Kenya

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Solène Guenat; [2014]
    Keywords : biological control; kale; agroforestry; shade; Kenya;

    Abstract : Agricultural intensification and extension at the expense of forests are known to have a negative impact on biodiversity and ecosystem services. In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), agriculture provides livelihoods for most of the population and forestry is an important additional income. READ MORE

  4. 8. Organic Coffee for a Sustainable Development in Peru : A qualitative study on how Peruvian coffee farmers’ development is affected by choosing organic cultivation and certification

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

    Author : Klas Marcus Brink; [2013]
    Keywords : Organic; Coffee; Sustainable development; Peru; Small-scale agriculture; Organic Coffee; Agricultural Technology; Developing countries; Social entrepreneurship; Context; Certification; Corporate social responsibility; Ekologisk; Kaffe; Hållbar utveckling; Peru; Småskaligt jordbruk; Ekologiskt kaffe; Jordbruksteknologi; Utvecklingsländer; Socialt entreprenörskap; Kontext; Certifiering; Företags samhällsansvar; Organico; Café; Desarollo sostenible; Perú; Agricultura a pequeña escala; Café organico; Tecnología agropecuaria; Países en desarrollo; El emprendimiento social; Contexto; Certificación; Responsabilidad social de las empresas;

    Abstract : Abstract Title: Organic Coffee for a sustainable development in Peru -­‐ A qualitative study on how Peruvian coffee farmers’ development is affected by choosing organic cultivation and certification Seminar date: 2013-­‐05-­‐31 University: Mälardalen University Västerås Institution: School of Business, Society and Engineering Level: Bachelor Thesis in Business Administration Course name: Bachelor Thesis in Business Administration, FÖA 300, 15 ECTS Author: Marcus Brink 1987-­‐05-­‐10 Tutors: Birgitta Schwartz Examiner: Peter Dobers Pages: 145 Attachments: List of interviews, Interview questions to coffee farmers Key words: Sustainable development, organic, coffee, certifications, coffee farmers, small scale farmers, Peru, bachelor, conventional coffee, organic certification, profitability, environment, social entrepreneurship, context, coffee producers Research question: In what way are small-­‐scale coffee farmers in the region of Junín, Peru, able to benefit from “Organic” certifications or conventional coffee cultivation to develop sustainable? Purpose: The purpose of this field study was to get an understanding of how and if organic farming is an adequate solution for sustainable development of small-­‐scale coffee farmers in developing countries or not. Method: This bachelor thesis was done as a field study financed by the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida) under the program of Minor Field Studies provided by the International Programme Office for Education and Training. READ MORE

  5. 9. The role of midfield islets in pest control

    University essay from Institutionen för naturgeografi och kvartärgeologi (INK)

    Author : Sabine Sigfridsson; [2013]
    Keywords : Agriculture; aphid interaction; biological pest control; bird cherry-oat aphid; cereal aphids; ecosystem services; landscape diversity; midfield islets; natural enemies; non-crop habitats; predators; Prunus padus; Rhopalosiphum padi; Biodiversitet; biologisk bekämpningsstrategi; ekosystemtjänster; havrebladlus; heterogent landskap; hägg; jordbruk; landskapsekologi; lusreducering; naturliga fiender; nyttoinsekter; predatorer; Prunus padus; Rhopalosiphum padi; skadeinsekter; åkerholmar.;

    Abstract : During last century rising populations and changed market preferences have led to large structuralchanges in agriculture in the developed world. Most conventional cultivation methods involve theproduction of few monoculture crops within a homogenous landscape, where pesticides and inorganicfertilizers are used to increase yields. READ MORE

  6. 10. Teknik för vårskörd av hampa till stråbränsle

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Mattias Olsson; Johannes Nilsson; [2008]
    Keywords : hampa; hampaskörd; teknik för hampaskörd; hampaodling; br Andersson; skördeförluster; teknik; hampaskörd; strängläggning; stråbränsle; hampahalm; hampa som stråbränsle; fyrkantsbal; rundbal; hampabal; biogas; fiber; industrihampa; skördetidpunkt; vårskörd av hampa; kemper 4500; kemperbord; powerpress; br 750; majsbord; exakthack; rapshuggare; strängläggare; elefantgräs; liljenberg; heggelund; spill i hampa; spill vid hampaskörd;

    Abstract : Hemp is an annual energy crop that fits very well in Swedish crop rotations. It is an interesting crop with many benefits, for example its ability to establish a large quantity of biomass in one year. Hemp is easy to grow and out-competes unwanted weeds through its aggressive growth pattern without the need for pesticides. READ MORE