Essays about: "Department of Agriculture"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 74 essays containing the words Department of Agriculture.

  1. 21. Blue biotechnology : its role in the future of food

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Andrea Lundh; [2020]
    Keywords : Aquaculture; blue biotechnology; aquatic resources; SDG; sustainable development goals; blue growth; zero hunger; food security; agenda 2030;

    Abstract : To provide healthy food and livelihoods to a growing population on Earth, while environmental issues becoming more adverse, as well as climate change becoming more critical, is one of today’s greatest challenges. By 2015 the United Nations come up with 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) to tackle global challenges as poverty, global hunger, climate resilience, population growth control, achieving food security, and promotion of sustainable agriculture. READ MORE

  3. 22. Effects of Microwave and Enzyme Treatments on the Softness of Barley Kernels

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Ilias Nikolakakis; [2020]
    Keywords : food engineering; livsmedelsteknik; Agriculture and Food Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The present master thesis was performed in cooperation with the company “Aventure AB”. The company’s R&D department envisioned a new yoghurt-based product able to decrease the blood glucose levels after a meal. READ MORE

  4. 23. Sustainable and cost-efficient feed ingredients for optimum breeding of house crickets (Acheta domesticus) for human consumption in Thailand

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Lina von Hackewitz; [2020]
    Keywords : acheta domesticus; house cricket; farming; feed; feed alternatives; chicken feed; growth; by-product;

    Abstract : The world population is expected to increase over the next 30 years. The global food production system is under pressure to keep up with the growing demand . In the last years, increased attention has been paid to use livestock with lower environmental impact, like the house cricket Acheta domesticus. READ MORE

  5. 24. Ashish Vivekar (2020) Evaluation of methodology for estimating crop yield from multispectral UAV images : a case study at Lönnstorp, Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Ashish Vivekar; [2020]
    Keywords : Physical Geography and Ecosystem analysis; Multispectral Sensor; Radiometric Correction; Reflection calibration; Phenology; GEM; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Adaptation of modern Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and multispectral sensor technology in agriculture can enhance the capacity to accurately monitor crops. But these technologies come with its own set of challenges. READ MORE

  6. 25. Wheat bran arabinoxylans in breadmaking : their effect on staling and other quality aspects

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Ylva Henriksson; [2020]
    Keywords : arabinoxylan; wheat bran; breadmaking; staling; bread quality;

    Abstract : In the face of agriculture-related global challenges, there is a need to produce food more efficiently and effectively, reduce food waste and increase utilization of agricultural by-products such as wheat bran. Extracted arabinoxylans from wheat bran have previously been found to retard staling and thus extend shelf life of bread. READ MORE