Essays about: "Infection Control"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 209 essays containing the words Infection Control.

  1. 1. Wireless Sensor Network for Controlling the Varroasis Spread within Bee colonies across a Geographical Region

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Venkat Sai Akhil Dasyam; Saketh Pokuri; [2024]
    Keywords : Wireless Sensor Networks; Monitoring and Control; Precision Beekeeping; Disease spread; Internet of Things.;

    Abstract : Background: With the global decline of honey bee populations, safeguarding these vital pollinators has become crucial. Varroa destructor mites are a primary threat, weakening bees and facilitating the spread of diseases, which can decimate colonies and disrupt ecosystems. READ MORE

  3. 2. Spray Induced Gene Silencing in Phytophthora infestans : investigating exogenous dsRNA application for the control of potato late blight

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

    Author : Poorva Sundararajan; [2024]
    Keywords : Phytophthora infestans; RNAi; potato late blight; gene silencing; SIGS;

    Abstract : Phytophthora infestans is an oomycete pathogen and the causal agent of late blight disease in potato and tomato. Even today, it causes massive loss to crop and economy worldwide. Current disease control strategies include breeding for resistance and extensive fungicide spray. READ MORE

  4. 3. Förekomst av rustrelavirus hos katter med vingelsjuka : en immunohistokemisk undersökning av arkiverat material från de senaste fem decennierna

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Emma Thilén; [2024]
    Keywords : katt; vingelsjuka; rustrelavirus; icke-suppurativ meningoencefalomyelit; Sverige;

    Abstract : Vingelsjuka hos katt är en allvarlig neurologisk sjukdom som ofta har dödlig utgång. Sjukdomen har rapporterats i Sverige sedan början av 1970-talet, huvudsakligen i området runt Mälaren. READ MORE

  5. 4. Development of a qPCR method for detection and quantification of Ustilago nuda and COX1 gene in Barley seeds

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Umer Shaukat Ali; [2023]
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    Abstract : Barley loose smut caused by the fungal pathogen Ustilago nuda is a global concern with detrimental effects on barley production. Early detection of this infection is vital for effective disease supervision. However, current seed health testing protocols suffer from limitations in terms of time and efficiency. READ MORE

  6. 5. Analysing rapeseed leaves from naturally infested fields in Skaraborg to detect Sclerotinia sclerotiorum using Nanopore sequencing

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Muhammad Siddiq; [2023]
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    Abstract : Rapeseed is a versatile crop with significant economic value as fuel, food, and feed, contributing to farmers' income. However, its cultivation is often hindered by the devastating plant pathogen Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, which infects numerous plant species, including rapeseed. READ MORE