Essays about: "Insect Decline"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 essays containing the words Insect Decline.

  1. 1. Ekoparkernas inverkan på långhornskalbaggar (Cerambycidae) : artrikedom, abundans och artsamhällen i jämförelse med kommersiellt brukad skogsmark

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

    Author : Elias Skogqvist; Emil Andersson; [2022]
    Keywords : naturvård; aktiv restaurering; död ved; substrat; rödlista; unika arter;

    Abstract : Several dead wood-dependent beetles need substrates which to great extent have been disfavored by intense forestry. Active and continuous restoration in Ecoparks may offer an option with intention to improve the habitation conditions. READ MORE

  3. 2. Mapping volatiles that induce sensory responses in Delia antiqua: comparative identification across a set of crops

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Protection Biology

    Author : Max Andersson; [2022]
    Keywords : attractants; gc-ead; gc-ms; olfactomics; volatiles; databases; drosophila; delia;

    Abstract : The urge to combat climate change and the rapid degradation of agroecosystems puts high pressure on the development of novel tools to make an applied and theoretical change in the world. There is a vision on sustainability through Agenda 2030 which aligns with FAOs: the 10 elements of agroecology. READ MORE

  4. 3. The effects of a land reform program on smallholder farmers’ livelihoods and availability of edible insects for food and nutrition security : the case of the Zvimba and Mhondoro districts of Zimbabwe

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : James Chikonyani; [2022]
    Keywords : food security; livelihoods; edible insects;

    Abstract : Edible insects are an important source of nutrition for rural populations in many parts of the world, including Zimbabwe. This research examines the contribution of edible insects to the livelihoods, food and nutrition security, and the strategies and mechanisms that can be implemented to ensure the preservation and better management of the environment and edible insects in Zvimba and Mhondoro districts. READ MORE

  5. 4. Tree origin or traits? : what makes a tree suitable as an urban habitat for insect fauna?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Kalle Ågren; [2022]
    Keywords : Biodiversity; Tree morphology; Invertebrates; Natives; Non-natives; Geographical origin; Phylogeny; Exotic; Plant technology; Congeners; Urban;

    Abstract : A global decline in diversity of plants and animals, has led to an increased focus on the topic of biodiversity. The trend of urbanisation can be a facilitator for biodiversity loss, and cities generally have lower densities of species compared to non-urban areas. This has made biodiversity in cities an important concept. READ MORE

  6. 5. Flower-visiting insects benefit from forest in the surrounding landscape

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

    Author : Emilia Sundell; [2021]
    Keywords : Apoidea; clear-cut; Coleoptera; forest; Hymenoptera; landscape composition; Lepidoptera; Syrphoidea;

    Abstract : Habitat loss and fragmentation due to agricultural practices are causing worrying declines in insect diversity and biomass. Agricultural intensification, among other things, have led to a decline in semi-natural grasslands. Forest in the surrounding landscape can have a positive effect on species abundance in grasslands. READ MORE