Essays about: "solanum lycopersicum"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words solanum lycopersicum.

  1. 1. Cover crops for plant protection : Cover crops for control of root pathogenic Plasmodiophora brassicae and the root parasitic nematodes Pratylenchus penetransand Meloidogyne hapla

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Breeding (from 130101)

    Author : Izabella Lundborg; [2022]
    Keywords : Clubroot disease; plant parasitic nematodes; Lupinus angustifolius; Avena strigosa; Phacelia tanacetifolia; Lolium perenne; Solanum lycopersicum; Brassica napus;

    Abstract : Root pathogens and parasites are an increasing problem in agricultural and horticultural production. The soil borne pathogen Plasmodiophora brassicae is one of the major pathogens in oilseed rape production and the plant parasitic nematodes (PPNs), Pratylenchus penetrans and Meloidogyne hapla infest important crops such as carrot, potato and strawberry. READ MORE

  3. 2. Plant products to control Ralstonia solanacearum causing bacterial wilt in tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) in Kenya

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

    Author : Anton Hampl; [2021]
    Keywords : Kenya; Agriculture; Solanum lycopersicum; Ralstonia solanacearum; integrated pest management; phytobiocides;

    Abstract : Plant pathogens are a significant contributor to yield losses around the globe. The plant pathogen Ralstonia solanacearum causes bacterial wilt, often resulting in yield loss in numerous vital crops such as tomatoes. READ MORE

  4. 3. Molecular detection and characterization of begomoviruses from Burkina Faso and Nicaragua

    University essay from SLU/Dept. Of Plant Biology

    Author : Suneel Sekhar Rachapudi; [2019]
    Keywords : geminivirus; begomovirus; Calopogonium mosaic virus; Bean golden mosaic virus; Phaseolus vulgaris; polymerase chain reaction; rolling circle amplification;

    Abstract : Agriculture plays a major role in the economy of countries in Africa and America. Viruses have emerged as major plant pathogens during the last few decades on agriculturally important field crop plants. The genus Begomovirus belongs to the family Geminiviridae, which is the largest family of plant-infecting viruses. READ MORE

  5. 4. Allelopatiska egenskaper av tomatidin och andra alkaloider från potatisväxter

    University essay from SLU/Department of Plant Biology (from 140101)

    Author : Lukas Hallberg; [2017]
    Keywords : Allelopati; Tomatidin; Alkaloider; Steroler;

    Abstract : Alkaloids are a heterogeneous group of secondary metabolites in plants with toxic attributes. These substances often have toxic effects on different organisms and are found in many species of the nightshade family (Solanaceae). READ MORE

  6. 5. Bioelectromagnetics for improved crop productivity : an introductory review with pilot study of pre-sowing treatment of tomato

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

    Author : Anton Samuelsson; [2015]
    Keywords : horticulture; electromagnetic treatments; electromagnetic fields; electric fields; magnetic fields; effects; plants; magnetoreception; ion cyclotron resonance; solanum lycopersicum;

    Abstract : Various electromagnetic (EM) treatments has been investigated for their potential in improving crop productivity over the past century. There is today an increasing amount of scientists advocating EM treatments as an organically compatible method for improving plant growth and yield. READ MORE