Essays about: "C N ratio"
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41. Extended phenotypes in the canopies of Norway spruce
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental StudiesAbstract : The extended phenotype may help us understand how genetically determined trait variation in foundation species can influence associated organisms. Today, there is no existing demonstration of how genetically determined trait variation in Norway spruce (Picea abies) may affect associated organisms in tree canopies. READ MORE
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42. Soil factors affecting plant performance of climbing beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in south western Kenya
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and EnvironmentAbstract : The south west part of Kenya is the most densely populated part of Kenya. This part of Kenya has relatively fertile soils and a favorable environment for crop production, which is why it is a major food producing area. The high population results in land scarcity with the average farm size ranging from 0.8-1. READ MORE
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43. Measuring carbon sequestration and soil fertility in Swedish forest gardens : a methodological study
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and EnvironmentAbstract : Agroforestry is an old agricultural practice which has got renewed interest during the last decades as an alternative to industrialized agriculture. Agroforestry is a practice with potential to promote several ecosystem services, e.g. carbon seques-tration and soil improvement. READ MORE
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44. Nutrient cycling by the herbivorous insect Chrysomela tremulae : Nutrient content in leaves and frass and measurements of ingestion, egestion and exuviation rates
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskapAbstract : Insect herbivory on forest canopies strongly affects ecosystem nutrient cycling and availability in a variety of ways, e.g. by changing the quantity, quality and timing of nutrient input to forest soils. READ MORE
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45. Deposition of Zr(C,N) Coatings by Chemical Vapour Deposition
University essay from KTH/MaterialvetenskapAbstract : In this master thesis the influence from process parameters within the Chemical vapour deposition process for a Zirconium Carbon-Nitride coating was investigated regarding growth rate, microstructure and texture. The interest in utilizing Zirconium Carbon-Nitride (Zr(C,N)) is due to its low coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) relative the currently commonly used wear resistant coatings of Titanium-Carbon-Nitride (Ti(C,N)). READ MORE