Essays about: "Plant protein"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 226 essays containing the words Plant protein.
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1. Drought resistance of Ectomycorrhizal fungi in the Suillus genus
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Mycology and Plant PathologyAbstract : Rising instances of drought are causing more tree seedling fatalities post-nursery outplanting. In the face of climate change, fostering resilient forestry practices is imperative for preserving the health and functionality of our forests. READ MORE
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2. Spray Induced Gene Silencing in Phytophthora infestans : investigating exogenous dsRNA application for the control of potato late blight
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Breeding (from 130101)Abstract : Phytophthora infestans is an oomycete pathogen and the causal agent of late blight disease in potato and tomato. Even today, it causes massive loss to crop and economy worldwide. Current disease control strategies include breeding for resistance and extensive fungicide spray. READ MORE
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3. Shifting focus from yields to food supply : an evaluation of the ‘number of people fed per hectare’ indicator at farm and national level
University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular SciencesAbstract : The challenge of feeding a growing global population while reducing the pressure on climate and ecosystems has gained much attention in research over the last decades. A crucial yet often overlooked aspect in research addressing this complex challenge is the efficiency of food production in meeting nutritional needs within the constraints of global cropland resources. READ MORE
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4. Impact of nitrogen availability and nitrogen structural composition on fungal enzymatic activity and growth : how nutrient availability governs response and development of three saprotrophic Basidiomycetes
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and EnvironmentAbstract : Fungi excrete a wide variety of extracellular enzymes to scavenge for nutrients, such as the often scarce yet essential nutrient nitrogen. All fungi produce highly specialized hydrolytic enzymes, e.g. peptidases, that depolymerize organic molecules. READ MORE
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5. Optimizing access to raw material for value-adding processes of fish side streams
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Under the double influence of the rapid growth of the population and the shortage of resources, people begin to pay attention to the utilization of existing raw materials. Seafood is one of the indispensable foods for humans to obtain protein. However, as much as 60 per cent of the fish side stream is discarded or produced as low-value products. READ MORE