Essays about: "Legumes"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 104 essays containing the word Legumes.

  1. 21. How antinutrients found in legumes and legume-based products affect the bioavailability of nutrients

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Anna Johansson; [2022]
    Keywords : Legumes; nutrients; bioavailability; antinutritional factors; absorption and uptake; antinutrients;

    Abstract : As a plant-based diet has been more advocated for various reasons, legumes have become an important pillar in such a diet. Brown beans, yellow peas, green peas and fava beans are the dominating grain legumes grown in Sweden are a natural source of proteins, vitamins and minerals. READ MORE

  3. 22. Don’t go nuts over nuts : an analysis of policy to reduce water scarcity caused by nuts

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Hanna Vinberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Consumption; demand; dietary change; elasticity; food policy; nuts; water footprint; water scarcity;

    Abstract : The aim of this paper is to investigate the potential possibilities of reducing water scarcity, by targeting the water intensive consumption of nuts. Therefore, the research question is if consumption-based policies can decrease the consumption of nuts in Sweden, in order to reduce water scarcity in sensitive areas. READ MORE

  4. 23. Saponiner i ärta : biosyntes av soyasaponiner och dess genetiska mekanismer i ärtväxter

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

    Author : Ines Falk Tingström; [2022]
    Keywords : Pisum sativum; baljväxter; Fabaceae; proteingrödor; växtförädling; jämförande genomik;

    Abstract : Efterfrågan på proteinrika vegetabiliska livsmedel ökar och intresse finns från både konsument, politiker och industri att använda svenskodlade råvaror i större utsträckning. Ärta (Pisum sativum L. READ MORE

  5. 24. Effects of cover crops on nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions in cereal cropping

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Khadija Aziz; [2022]
    Keywords : cover crops; nitrous oxide; C sequestration; greenhouse gases; off-season emissions; freeze-thaw cycles;

    Abstract : More than 60% of anthropogenic nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions are attributed to agricultural activities. N2O production in soils highly depends on the N availability along with other factors such as soil moisture content, which provide suitable conditions for nitrification and denitrification. READ MORE

  6. 25. Amino Acid Analysis : Establishment of a GC-FID method for Amino Acid Analysis in Legumes

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för kemi och biomedicin (KOB)

    Author : Ludvig Karlsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Amino Acids; GC-FID; Hydrolysis; Legumes; Aminosyror; GC-FID; Hydrolys; Baljväxter;

    Abstract : Demands for plant-based diets sufficient in all required amino acids are increasing due to health and environmental advantages. As legumes offer a complementing source of quality protein to the already heavily consumed cereals, methods for determining amino acid compositions in legumes are needed. READ MORE