Essays about: "Triticum aestivum"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 31 essays containing the words Triticum aestivum.

  1. 21. Perennial wheat

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Crop Production Ecology

    Author : Sofia Lloyd; [2015]
    Keywords : perennial wheat; Triticum aestivum hybrids; Thrinopyrum sps.; erosion control; reduced inputs; hybridization; plant breeding; cropping systems;

    Abstract : Perennial wheat is a new cereal crop being researched at several different institutions worldwide. The main purpose of developing this new crop is to reduce negative impact on the environment from crop production and to maintain production with lesser inputs. READ MORE

  3. 22. Optimized winter wheat production in Kiev region of Ukraine : a case study on cultivation properties and management focusing on sowing date and nitrogen fertilization

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : Jakob Eriksson; Mats Magnusson; [2015]
    Keywords : Triticum aestivum; crop phenology; yield potential; plant stand; overwintering; nitrogen fertilization; sowing date;

    Abstract : Ukraine is the tenth largest wheat producer in the world but average yields are low, about 3 ton ha-1. A better understanding of growth conditions and factors limiting yield is importantin developing strategies to increase grain yield. READ MORE

  4. 23. Optimerad höstveteetablering : en litteratursammanställning om såtid, radavstånd och utsädesmängd

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : Jakob Eriksson; Mats Magnusson; [2014]
    Keywords : höstvete; Triticum aestivum; såtid; utsädesmängd; radavstånd; Sverige;

    Abstract : This bachelor thesis is intended to gather the knowledge and experimental data on the winter wheat crop production relevant for Swedish conditions, with focus on sowing time, row spacing and seed rate. This essay is a literature study with a minor component based on interviews with farmers producing winter wheat. READ MORE

  5. 24. Blötläggning och aktivering av frön före sådd : ett sätt att förbättra frögroning och konkurrensförmåga

    University essay from SLU/Department of Plant Biology (from 140101)

    Author : Olle Åkesson; [2014]
    Keywords : blötläggning; frögroning; uppkomst; groningsprocess; konkurrensförmåga; allelopati;

    Abstract : Seed germination is a complex process that starts with water uptake by the seed and ends with radicle growth. Several factors affect the germination where water, temperature and light conditions are the most important. Soaking of seeds before sowing provides faster and more uniform emergence. READ MORE

  6. 25. Tocopherols in wheat and rye : a review of research within the subject

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Food Science

    Author : Fredrik Becker; [2013]
    Keywords : Tocopherols ; processing; baking; storage; Triticum aestivum; Secale cereale; wheat; rye; health;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on tocols or vitamin E found in wheat and rye. Content and structure of tocols, the effects of some types of processing and their health benefits are discussed. The two most common tocols in wheat and rye are tocopherols and tocotrienols. READ MORE