Essays about: "PEST food"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 50 essays containing the words PEST food.

  1. 1. How distributional equity affects evolutionarily sustainable landscape management

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Author : Malin Johansson; [2023-12-14]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : As the human population rapidly grows, ensuring food availability for everyone will require substantial agricultural intensification in a sustainable manner. This must however be achieved without negatively impacting ecosystems or stakeholders' (e.g. farmers) livelihoods. READ MORE

  3. 2. Hawk-kite as a scaring method for avian pests in Kenyan rice fields

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Linnea Hollsten; [2023]
    Keywords : bird; crop; damage mitigation; pest control; repellent;

    Abstract : The human population is increasing globally, and so are the human-wildlife interactions and conservation conflicts. One source of conservation conflict is the crop damage caused by wildlife. Crop damage is negatively affecting farmers, but also the wildlife due to lethal methods used to reduce the damage. READ MORE

  4. 3. Kemiska växtskyddsmedel i jordbruket : en förutsättning för tryggad livsmedelsförsörjning?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Joakim Stattin; [2023]
    Keywords : växtskydd; kemiska växtskyddsmedel; livsmedelstrygghet; jordbruk; avkastning; odlingssystem; integrerat växtskydd;

    Abstract : Jordbruket står inför stora utmaningar under de kommande decennierna. Jordens ökande befolkning driver upp efterfrågan på livsmedel och biobränslen från jordbruket. Men jordbrukets produktion bör inte öka genom att expandera till ytan eftersom det skulle ske på bekostnad av viktiga naturliga habitat. READ MORE

  5. 4. Rabbit urine as a biopesticide and biofertilizer : how does a Kenyan cultural method compare to conventional chemical pesticide and fertilizer?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Kari Løe; [2023]
    Keywords : biopesticide; biofertilizers; rabbit urine; aphids; agriculture; Kenya;

    Abstract : The increased demand for food production has created higher needs for crop nutrients and protection. Although synthetic fertilizers and pesticides have increased food security and ensured yield for farmers worldwide, there are growing concerns about the environmental implications of over reliance of these fertilizers and pesticides as well as concern for pest resistance due to persistent pesticide use. READ MORE

  6. 5. Functional characterization of sterol regulatory element transcription factors in the biocontrol fungus Clonostachys rosea

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology

    Author : Alma Gustavsson Ruus; [2022]
    Keywords : SREBP; Sterol Regulatory Element Binding Protein; Sterol regulatory element transcription factor; INSIG; SCAP; Clonostachys rosea; biological control; hypoxia; antagonism; Botrytis cinerea; Fusarium graminearum; Boscalid; Proline; prothioconazole; Integrated Pest Management;

    Abstract : Phytopathogens account for a large portion of the yield loss in the world today. Developing sustainable strategies to limit their effect for increasing food safety and security is one of important challenge for agriculture and horticulture production systems. READ MORE