Essays about: "Species traits"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 166 essays containing the words Species traits.
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1. Heritability of methane emission in Swedish Red cattle in northern Sweden
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and GeneticsAbstract : Dairy cattle contribute a significant proportion of greenhouse gases (GHG), mainly methane (CH4), among other livestock species. Methane has a negative impact on climate; therefore, its reduction is a top priority for a sustainable dairy production system. READ MORE
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2. The Role of Functional Traits and Trade-offs in Seasonal Succession of Phytoplankton Community Structuring : A numerical investigation of resource acquisition traits of Lake Constance
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskapAbstract : Long-term ecological research in deep lakes offers valuable insights into understanding changes in trophic states and organization of phytoplankton assemblages. Utilizing five decades of phytoplankton taxonomic trait data from pre-alpine Lake Constance, a confirmed negative relationship was found between phosphate and light affinity at the annual community trait level. READ MORE
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3. Hyperspectral and multispectral satellite data analysis of nitrogen in grazed and ungrazed tundra in Långfjället, Sweden
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : Reindeer are a keystone species in the circumpolar north, where they hold great cultural and ecological importance. Continued climate change threatens the long-term sustainability of reindeer husbandry. Reindeer can affect the tundra landscape, influencing the soil nutrient cycling, including the soil nitrogen availability. READ MORE
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4. The Valeriana officinalis aggregate in Sweden. A preliminary study.
University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskapAbstract : Common valerian (Valeriana officinalis L.) is a species of flowering plants native to Europe, the roots of which have been used in folk medicine for centuries. But due to high diversity in morphology and chromosome numbers, different populations in V. READ MORE
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5. CHANGES IN URBAN GREENERY DURING THE 2018 HEAT WAVE – A CASE STUDY FOR GÖTEBORG USING REMOTE SENSING
University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskapAbstract : Urban vegetation plays a crucial role in diverse urban microclimates. The numerous ecosystem services provided by vegetation, particularly trees, ensure greater quality of life and thermal comfort regulation. Yet, not all trees are immune to extreme weather events, such as droughts and heat waves, especially in cities. READ MORE