Essays about: "TOMATO"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 63 essays containing the word TOMATO.

  1. 1. 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)

    Author : Poorva Sundararajan; [2024]
    Keywords : Phytophthora infestans; RNAi; potato late blight; gene silencing; SIGS;

    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

  3. 2. CANS - A circular prepping system for single households

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Sara Eggimann; [2023]
    Keywords : Crisis preparedness; organization; multifunctional; communicating; re-arrangeable; prepping; circular; cans; Technology and Engineering; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : This design project proposes an innovative solution aimed at facilitating organized and democratic preparation for future crises, specifically targeting students and individuals residing in confined living spaces. The proposed solution consists of two stackable storage units designed to address this challenge. READ MORE

  4. 3. Growing on the roof : But in what? Examing substrates/growing media for rooftop farming

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

    Author : Mikael Brocki; [2023]
    Keywords : urban rooftop agriculture; URTA; green roof; substrate; growing medium; organic matter; compost; vegetable; crop; yield; lettuce; tomato; pore; pore-size distribution;

    Abstract : Urban Rooftop Agriculture (URTA) is a novel field within urban vegetable production, which can help create access to local food in a rapidly urbanizing world. For these systems to succeed, it is vital to implement a proper choice of substrate/growing medium (SGM). READ MORE

  5. 4. Assessment of the food losses and waste along the tomato and carrot value chain in Sweden: A value chain analysis approach

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Valery Ndagijimana; [2023]
    Keywords : Carrot; food loss; food waste; sustainable development; tomato; vegetable value chain;

    Abstract : Assessing food losses and waste in the tomato and carrot value chain in Sweden is essential for achieving sustainable development.  This study uses a mixed method to analyze the extent of food loss and waste along the tomato and carrot value chain and related causing factors. READ MORE

  6. 5. Investigating organic fertilisers’ ability to mineralize during the first month of plant propagation

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Sebastan Farkas; [2023]
    Keywords : organic fertilizers; sustainability; mineralisation; nitrification;

    Abstract : There are many forms of organc fertilizers produced and sold in the EU, and it can be difficult to assess which ones are the best in regards of nutrient content and the rate of mineraliztion. Two separate trials were conducted to assess the mineralization rates of three different organic fertilizers, available for private customers, on the Swedish market. READ MORE