Essays about: "Irrigation"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 343 essays containing the word Irrigation.

  1. 21. Evaluation of restoration efforts in Dalälven - conditions for survival rate of Salmo trutta and Salmo salar

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Ville Svärd; [2023]
    Keywords : Restoration; river; salmonids; benthic fauna;

    Abstract : Rivers are among the most anthropogenically affected ecosystems in the world by irrigation, transportation, channelizing, and hydropower. Habitat restorations have become a popular method to restore the heterogeneity and complexity of rivers aiming for improvement of biodiversity. READ MORE

  3. 22. Assessing Textile Raw Materials and Exploring Sustainable Sources for Future Renewable Textile Materials for IKEA of Sweden

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

    Author : Susan Lan; [2023]
    Keywords : drought; water scarcity; land degradation; cotton Gossypium sp. ; synthetic textiles; viscose; lyocell; IKEA; agro-waste; poplar Populus sp. ; bamboo Bambusoideae ; sustainability;

    Abstract : This degree project at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences has been conducted in collaboration with IKEA of Sweden. The textile industry contributes to significant environmental challenges, including pollution and global water scarcity. READ MORE

  4. 23. Plant performance in controlled environment agriculture, the effect of different ebb and flow irrigation intervals on Brassica oleracea and Lactuca sativa

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

    Author : Laurens Post; [2023]
    Keywords : Brassica; Controlled-environmental Agriculture; Ebb and flow; Hydroponics; Irrigation interval; Kale; Lactuca; Lettuce; Plant factory; Vertical farming;

    Abstract : Increasing productivity in controlled environment agriculture may decrease environmental footprint and increase profitability of food produced in a vertical farm. Irrigation may be a limiting factor when it comes to plant performance and relevant research is limited. READ MORE

  5. 24. Land? Gone. Water? Gone. What Next? A Systematic Review of Impacts of Large-Scale Land Acquisitions on Water Security of Smallholders in Sub-Saharan Africa

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

    Author : Ahmed Asadullah; [2023]
    Keywords : Large-Scale Land Acquisition LSLA ; Water Security; Smallholders; Impact; Sub-Saharan Africa SSA ; Hydrosocial Cycle; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Recent land grabs in Sub-Saharan Africa are influenced by both land availability and access to water resources beyond seasonal rains. However, much of the literature has treated land grabs and their attendant water resource appropriations as separate phenomena until recently. READ MORE

  6. 25. Bevattningsrekommendationer vid etablering av träd i hårdgjorda miljöer : en kartläggning och jämförelse

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

    Author : Lina Larsson Sundgren; Sanna Westerblom; [2023]
    Keywords : Färdigställandeskötsel; stadsträd; teknisk beskrivning; torkstess; AMA- anläggning;

    Abstract : I samband med att städer förtätas, uppstår alltmer hårdgjorda ytor, vilket lett till ett växande behov av grönska inom dessa miljöer. Behovet har mötts upp utav flertal lokala och regionala, kostnadskrävande satsningar. READ MORE