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  1. 1. Uptake of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances by plants

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment

    Author : Laura Gobelius; [2016]
    Keywords : phytoremediation; Arlanda Airport; PFASs; groundwater; soil; plant; AFFF; aqueous fire fighting foams;

    Abstract : The extensive use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) as surfactants in, for example textiles,cookware and aqueous firefighting foams (AFFFs) during the last decades has resulted in widespread environmental contamination. Due to the persistent and bioaccumulative characteristics of PFASs, they are ubiquitously found in the environment, wildlife and humans. READ MORE

  3. 2. Nyckeltal för älg och fodertillgång på tall Pinus sylvestris och rönn Sorbus aucuparia

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Mikael Åkerblom Andersson; [2014]
    Keywords : älg; rönn; tall; bete; ÄBIN;

    Abstract : It has been shown that moose can affect plant community composition and structure. Selective browsing with other damages of large herbivores on tree species with different tolerance to disturbance could reshape the tree layer in both managed and natural forests. Rowan Sorbus aucuparia is widely distributed throughout Sweden and Europe. READ MORE

  4. 3. The effects of site and provenance on survival, growth, stem form and fruiting of Sorbus aucuparia

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Augusta Ward; [2014]
    Keywords : Sorbus aucuparia; provenances; genetic variation; site requirements; growth; stem form; fruiting; survival;

    Abstract : Sorbus aucuparia (rowan) is a widespread and common tree in Europe, the species has a large amount of genetic diversity and provenance variation. There is little silvicultural knowledge of the species and it is rarely used in forestry. READ MORE

  5. 4. En japansk sten- och grusträdgård i Sverige

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Irmelinn Hermansson; [2013]
    Keywords : Zenträdgård; torra landskap; sten; grus; design;

    Abstract : I detta självständiga arbete gestaltar jag en trädgård utanför Sala i Västmanland. Trädgården består av en gräsmatta med många stenar, ett äppelträd, några askar och en rönn. Trädgården har legat som grund för designförslaget på hur en japansk sten- och grusträdgård kan se ut i Sverige. READ MORE

  6. 5. The inter- and intra-specific variability of charcoal traits in boreal ecosystems

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

    Author : Sophie Charlotte Casetou; [2012]
    Keywords : Charcoal traits; Sorbus aucuparia; Betula pendula; Pinus sylvestris; Fire conditions; Interaction effects;

    Abstract : Wildfire-produced charcoal has been shown to influence key soil ecological processes. However, few studies have considered the role of interacting variables in describing the wide variability of charcoal ecological traits under natural und semi-natural conditions. READ MORE