Essays about: "Brassica oleracea"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 essays containing the words Brassica oleracea.

  1. 1. Vilken metod är effektivast för fångster av fyrtandad rapsvivel i kål och raps?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Anton Sandmark; [2023]
    Keywords : fyrtandad rapsvivel; Ceutorhyncus pallidactylus; raps; Brassica napus; kål; Brassica oleracea; IPM; fångstmetoder; gulskål; gul klisterfälla;

    Abstract : Odling av frilandsgrönsaker står inför många utmaningar. För svenska kålodlare har det på senare år uppkommit problem med skadegöraren fyrtandad rapsvivel, Ceutorhynchus pallidactylus (Marsh.) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Larverna av C. READ MORE

  3. 2. Rabbit urine as a biopesticide and biofertilizer : how does a Kenyan cultural method compare to conventional chemical pesticide and fertilizer?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Kari Løe; [2023]
    Keywords : biopesticide; biofertilizers; rabbit urine; aphids; agriculture; Kenya;

    Abstract : The increased demand for food production has created higher needs for crop nutrients and protection. Although synthetic fertilizers and pesticides have increased food security and ensured yield for farmers worldwide, there are growing concerns about the environmental implications of over reliance of these fertilizers and pesticides as well as concern for pest resistance due to persistent pesticide use. READ MORE

  4. 3. Plant performance in controlled environment agriculture, the effect of different ebb and flow irrigation intervals on Brassica oleracea and Lactuca sativa

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

    Author : Laurens Post; [2023]
    Keywords : Brassica; Controlled-environmental Agriculture; Ebb and flow; Hydroponics; Irrigation interval; Kale; Lactuca; Lettuce; Plant factory; Vertical farming;

    Abstract : Increasing productivity in controlled environment agriculture may decrease environmental footprint and increase profitability of food produced in a vertical farm. Irrigation may be a limiting factor when it comes to plant performance and relevant research is limited. READ MORE

  5. 4. Viktiga sjukdomar på spenat i Sverige

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

    Author : Knut Holmberg Andersson; [2021]
    Keywords : spenat; spenatbladmögel; bladfläckar på spenat; rotröta på spenat; växt patogen; hortikultur;

    Abstract : Det finns flera sjukdomar som påverkar spenat (Spinacia oleracea). Sjukdomarna sänker skörden och försämras kvaliteten av produkten. Dessutom vill konsumenter inte ha angripna plantor som inte ser bra ut. I Sverige är den allvarligaste sjukdomen spenatbladmögel, orsa-kat av Peronospora effuosa f. READ MORE

  6. 5. The role of agroforestry tree species in biocontrol of the cabbage pest Plutella xylostella : a field study in Kenya

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Nadja Kvick Nastaj; [2020]
    Keywords : agroforestry; Plutella xylostella; biocontrol;

    Abstract : Pest control in agriculture is a necessity and the use of chemicals is the method by choice for most farmers. But the use of chemicals comes with a price; the pests develops resistance and the chemicals pollutes the environment. It is therefore of urgent importance to shift pest control from chemicals to other methods. READ MORE