Essays about: "Legumes"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 103 essays containing the word Legumes.
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1. Kan samodling av höstraps och utvintrande baljväxter minska angreppen av rapsjordloppa?
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EcologyAbstract : Höstraps (Brassica napus) är en av världens och Sveriges viktigaste grödor. Det är en viktig avbrottsgröda i växtföljder dominerade av spannmål. Tyvärr har den omfattande odlingen gjort att rapsen drabbats av patogener och skadegörare, vilket försvårar ekologisk odling. READ MORE
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2. System ecology of legumes mixes in ley production : impact on pollinating insects and further implications for production in northern Sweden
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskapAbstract : The population and diversity of pollinating insects in Europe are declining, partly due to lossof habitat. In agricultural landscapes, farming practices with more intensified land use haveincreased. In Swedish agricultural habitats, most ley production is dominated by grass and red clover (Trifolium pratense). READ MORE
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3. Technical Aspects of Plant-based Protein Coagulation for Cheese Analogues
University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular SciencesAbstract : This report highlights the importance of exploring alternative protein sources to produce sustainable and nutritious cheese analogues. Using legumes such as soybeans and fava beans can be a crucial step towards reducing our reliance on animal products. While also staying within the planetary boundaries, in line with the United Nations global goals. READ MORE
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4. N2 fixation of three legume species in an agroforestry system
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and EnvironmentAbstract : Due to the strong soil erosion caused by agricultural activities and sloping landscape, agroforestry has been introduced as a potentially sustainable cropping practice in the mountainous NW Vietnam. Using legumes as understorey crops in these systems has a potential to limit erosion and smother weeds, as well as provide additional nitrogen (N) to the system. READ MORE
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5. Soil health on organic farms : linking organic farmer practices to soil health and yield
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and EnvironmentAbstract : Soil health is a part of the sustainable agriculture which the EU is trying to develop. Organic farming can be one way of working towards more healthy soils. The term soil health can be divided into biological, chemical, and physical aspects of the soil that are necessary to sustain the plants grown. READ MORE
