Essays about: "tea cultivation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words tea cultivation.

  1. 1. Reviving an 18th Century Dream of Swedish-Grown Tea. Examining the possibilities of growing tea, Camellia sinensis, in Sweden based on climatic crop requirements using GIS

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Crop Production Ecology

    Author : Lovisa Hansson; [2023]
    Keywords : tea; Camellia sinensis; land suitability evaluation; GIS; tea cultivation; crop requirements;

    Abstract : Tea, Camellia sinensis, is one of the oldest tree crops in the world and has been cultivated for its leaves for thousands of years. It is a long-lived, evergreen perennial that grows well in warm and humid climates with high amounts of precipitation evenly spread throughout the year. READ MORE

  3. 2. In vitro optimization of Swedish chaga (Inonotus obliquus) : the path to chaga cultivation in Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Mujeeb Zia; [2023]
    Keywords : chaga; Inototus obliquus; in vitro optimisation; sustainable chaga production;

    Abstract : Chaga has become more popular in recent years as a beneficial natural supplement and wellness tea. Understanding chaga source limitations and its harvest dynamics as well as it’s potential revenue streams would be important for future chaga growers in Sweden. READ MORE

  4. 3. Spilling the tea on tea : historia, odlingsförhållanden och skötselåtgärder

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

    Author : Jessica Johansson; [2021]
    Keywords : camellia sinensis; teodling; frilandsodling; perenn; växtförädling; skiffing; ; Kina; Indien; Sri Lanka;

    Abstract : Te har druckits i flera tusen år och är idag en av världens populäraste drycker. Det här arbetet är en litteraturstudie med syfte att ge en inblick i teodlingens historia och utbredning, de viktigaste geografiska och klimatiska faktorerna för teodling, vanligt förekommande odlingsåtgärder och skördemetoder. READ MORE

  5. 4. Urtica dioica, a weed with many possibilities

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Johanna Ankarcrona; [2019]
    Keywords : Urtica dioica; quercetin; 5-O-caffeoylquinic acid; β-sitosterol; nitrate; phenolic compounds;

    Abstract : The aim of this study was to investigate the nutritional value of Urtica dioica and suggest the application of U. dioica as part of a healthy diet. U. dioica, or commonly known as stinging nettle, is a perennial plant growing almost all over the world. READ MORE

  6. 5. Tea time for soils : decomposition experiments in Swedish long-term field trials

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Olle Åkesson; [2017]
    Keywords : Tea Bag Index; SOC; SOC dynamics; stabilization; decomposition;

    Abstract : Abstract Soils represent a large carbon pool, with almost twice the amount contained in living plant biomass and the atmosphere combined. Consequently, soil has a significant impact on the global C cycle and it is suggested that soil organic C (SOC) sequestration is one of the most cost-effective alternatives to counteract climate change. READ MORE