Essays about: "Grain Legumes"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 20 essays containing the words Grain Legumes.

  1. 6. No-till grain legume production in organic farming : constraints, possibilities and potential agronomic practice

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Crop Production Ecology

    Author : Zuzanna Chetnik; [2020]
    Keywords : no-till; conservation tillage; cover crops; intercropping; organic farming; grain legumes;

    Abstract : Today’s agriculture is often specialised, and relies on pesticides, synthetic fertiliser and tillage. Tillage, especially ploughing, has shown to have a negative impact on climate, soil health and -biodiversity. An alternative is no-tillage, a practice that leaves the soil almost undisturbed except for minimal impact during sowing. READ MORE

  3. 7. Suitability of different pulses in falafel making – a new application for Swedish foods

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Johanna Janhager; [2020]
    Keywords : pulses; grain legumes; Swedish agriculture; product development; falafel; Texture Profile Analysis; sensory analysis;

    Abstract : There is potential for growing several types of pulses in Sweden. An increased domestic pulse cultivation and consumption could have many positive effects, such as reduced climate impacts, furthering of local societies, improved soils and increased resilience in food production. READ MORE

  4. 8. Crop diversity in Scania : geographical and cognitive mapping

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

    Author : Shaktima López Hösel; [2019]
    Keywords : crop diversity; agroecology; food systems; ecosystem services; resilience; farmer s motivations; geographical information systems; self-determination theory; cognitive mapping;

    Abstract : Modern agriculture is characterized by large scale and large-scale farming of a few crops, which rely heavily on external inputs. These kinds of intensive and specialized farming systems are contributing to exceeding the planetary boundaries for our ecosystems. READ MORE

  5. 9. The potential of breeding perennial grain legumes for swedish climates : a literature study and a pilot experiment on polyploidy

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

    Author : Maximilian Isendahl; [2019]
    Keywords : Phaseolus polystachios; Caragana arborescens; Vicia pisiformis; Lupinus; mutabilis; polyphyllus; perennis; pea vetch; Siberian pea shrub;

    Abstract : In consideration of both the struggle facing smallholders and rural societies in Sweden and the environmental crisis, the potential of breeding and cultivation of perennial legumes in Sweden has been examined. The essay is comprised of a literature study and a pilot experiment. READ MORE

  6. 10. Managing uncertainties and development of grain legumes in Sweden

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

    Author : Jenny Östberg; [2019]
    Keywords : pea; lentil; farmer; trader; variability; cultivation; consumption; food;

    Abstract : Grain legumes have proven in many studies to have beneficial effects on both the agricultural system and for human health. Agronomic and environmental benefits with the lower use of synthetic nitrogen, improvement of soil health, and contribution towards a more diverse agricultural system has alongside with the high nutritional value proven the grain legumes importance of presence. READ MORE