Essays about: "stressfaktorer"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 34 essays containing the word stressfaktorer.

  1. 16. Characterization of geographical variation in antioxidative active Eucalyptus camaldulensis extracts : for future use as biopesticides in Burkina Faso

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Tillämpad biokemi; Lunds universitet/Beräkningskemi

    Author : Ebba Rosendal; [2018]
    Keywords : Pure and applied biochemistry; biopesticides; eucalyptus camaldulensis; Burkina Faso; Biology and Life Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The current use of pesticides in Burkina Faso has been described as problematic. An alternative to synthetically produced pesticides is products based on naturally occurring substances, e.g. from plants, so-called biopesticides. READ MORE

  3. 17. Sustainable Aquifer Management in Small Island Developing States : A case study of Mauritius

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Akshay Kowlesser; [2018]
    Keywords : groundwater modelling; coastal aquifers; small islands; saltwater intrusion; Mauritius; climate change;

    Abstract : Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are amongst the most vulnerable states in the world. They are subject to a number of stresses including economical, climatic and spatial restraints. This thesis investigates the effects that certain critical ‘stresses’ will have on the groundwater reserves of SIDS. READ MORE

  4. 18. Cross-sectional study of Anaplasma spp. in goats and sheep in Mongolia : a comparison between species in relationship to pasture conditions

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Malin Jansson Lagerkvist; [2017]
    Keywords : Anaplasma ovis; ovine and caprine anaplasmosis; Mongolia; sheep; goats;

    Abstract : Anaplasma ovis, the main aetiology behind of ovine and caprine anaplasmosis, is a vector-borne bacterium of the order Rickettsiales, capable of infecting erythrocytes of small ruminants. The infection is generally a subclinical or mild condition, but stress-factors as co-infections, vaccinations, or transports may aggravate the disease. READ MORE

  5. 19. Evaluation of enclosure design, with focus on wild predators in Swedish zoos

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Isabella Grötting; [2017]
    Keywords : enclosure design; predators; zoo; stereotypic behaviour; environmental enrichments;

    Abstract : In today’s modern zoos, there are five primary goals that are focused on: research, animal welfare, conservation, entertainment and education of the public. Entertainment is stated to be one of the main factors to why visitors come to zoos. READ MORE

  6. 20. Fish on drugs - an experimental study of crucian carp exposed to fluoxetine and a natural predator

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljövetenskaplig utbildning

    Author : Jennie Örjes; [2015]
    Keywords : weight; sociability; boldness; predation; Esox lucius; Carassius carassius; pike; anti-depressant; fluoxetine; crucian carp; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Organisms in the aquatic environment face the challenge of exposure to environmental pollution by a multitude of pharmaceuticals. However, the potential for disruptive effects in non-target aquatic organism remains poorly understood. READ MORE