Essays about: "Primary Productivity"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 135 essays containing the words Primary Productivity.
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1. Wireless Sensor Network for Controlling the Varroasis Spread within Bee colonies across a Geographical Region
University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för datavetenskapAbstract : Background: With the global decline of honey bee populations, safeguarding these vital pollinators has become crucial. Varroa destructor mites are a primary threat, weakening bees and facilitating the spread of diseases, which can decimate colonies and disrupt ecosystems. READ MORE
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2. 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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3. The impact of CO2 fertilisation on foliage in West and East Africa
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : Anthropogenic impact on terrestrial ecosystems continues to grow as we further enhance atmospheric Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) concentrations. The changing climatic conditions and direct influence of CO₂ on vegetation has a big impact on ecosystem functions. READ MORE
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4. The potential use of black soldier fly larvae residue as a fertilizer
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Agricultural Biosystems and TechologyAbstract : In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the primary constraint of agriculture productivity has consistently been ascribed to soil fertility. A common approach to improve soil fertility is the use of fertilizers, both organic and inorganic. Though recently interest is increasing in the use of newer alternatives like biostimulants. READ MORE
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5. Enhancing Operational Accuracy of Plant Simulations through a Validation Framework : A case study for medical device manufacturing
University essay from KTH/ProduktionsutvecklingAbstract : Plant simulation is one of the most wide spread tools for manufacturing companies related to operations and management. Its utility lies in its a bility to conduct experiments and investigate production scenarios without disrupting actual manufacturing operations. A cross industry, a similar process is recommended for developing these simulations. READ MORE