Essays about: "Mentha piperita"

Found 3 essays containing the words Mentha piperita.

  1. 1. Evaluation of a push-pull strategy against fungus gnats (Diptera: Sciaridae)

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

    Author : Therese Diderot; [2016]
    Keywords : fungus gnats; pest management; push-pull strategy; peppermint oil; yellow sticky card traps; LED;

    Abstract : Fungus gnats (Diptera: Sciaridae) are major insect pests in greenhouse production systems. Their larvae reside in the growing medium and can cause severe damage on the plants when feeding on the root system. When the fungus gnats occur at high population densities, the damage can inhibit plant growth, or in worst-case kill the plant entirely. READ MORE

  3. 2. Går det att odla pepparmynta (Mentha piperita L) i Sverige, med syfte att framställa olja?

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

    Author : Helena Klausson; [2015]
    Keywords : Mentha piperita; pepparmynta; odling;

    Abstract : Pepparmynta – Mentha x piperita L. är en ört rik på essentiell olja. Den har många olika användningsområden, allt ifrån olika skönhetsprodukter till naturmedicin. Pepparmynta är en hybrid mellan M. READ MORE

  4. 3. Pepparmyntans bioaktiva ämnen - hur påverkar de människors hälsa?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Food Science

    Author : Anton Pallin; [2010]
    Keywords : pepparmynta; örtte; antioxidanter; luteolin; mentol; menton;

    Abstract : Since early civilization, herbal tea has been used as remedies for an abundance of different diseases. Among these herbal remedies, peppermint (Mentha piperita) was used for its effect on bowel related ailments. Even though peppermint was not described until late 17th century, it has been used since 1000 years before Christ by the Egyptians. READ MORE