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  1. 16. Assessment of the Agroecological Potential of Biostimulatory Effects : originating from Effective Microorganisms (EM) in terms of Environmental and Socioeconomic Aspects

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

    Author : Tania Schwarzer; [2022]
    Keywords : effective microorganisms; agroecology; biostimulants; beneficial microorganisms; lactic acid bacteria; bokashi; semi-structured interviews; interpretative phenomenological approach;

    Abstract : Environmental pollution, resource depletion and climate change are related to imbalances in the farming system. Effective microorganisms are seen as a possible solution to these problems. READ MORE

  3. 17. Grandödens och andra faktorers effekt på aspens lavflora i Fiby urskog

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Tore Dahlberg; [2021]
    Keywords : Fiby; granbarkborre; lavar; asp; ljus;

    Abstract : Fiby urskog är sedan lång tid tillbaka känt för en stor biologisk mångfald med många hotade arter. Bland annat finns en intressant lavflora knuten till områdets gamla aspar. Under sommaren 2019 dog stora delar av områdets granar av granbarkborreangrepp. READ MORE

  4. 18. The influence of diel cycles on the bacterial community composition of two boreal lakes : A case study in Jämtland

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Limnologi; Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Sofia Papadopoulou; [2021]
    Keywords : freshwater; lake; diel cycle; bacterioplankton; bacterial community composition;

    Abstract : In the Boreal region, the length of day and night varies extremely over the year and organisms are exposed to different diel (24 h) fluctuations of light and temperature. Among them are pelagic populations of bacteria that are ubiquitous in freshwater ecosystems. READ MORE

  5. 19. Wing Shape Variation In A Damselfly: Effects Of Range Margins And Latitude

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Desirée Kristensson; [2021]
    Keywords : damselfly; evolution; distribution; sexual selection; range margins; Lestes sponsa; geometric morphometric;

    Abstract : An optimal wing shape is necessary for the survival of winged insects since it enables different survival strategies and is expected to vary between environments due to different selection pressures. However, few studies have explored wing shape variation across the whole range of a species. READ MORE

  6. 20. A window to the future of Sweden’s pine forestry? : development of declining Scots pine after a severe drought and the presence of Diplodia sapinea

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology

    Author : Matilda Stein Åslund; [2020]
    Keywords : Pinus sylvestris; Scots pine; Diplodia sapinea; Sphaeropsis sapinea; Diplodia pinea; drought; climate change;

    Abstract : Swedish forestry is dominated by uniform conifer stands, a structure generally more susceptible to biotic and abiotic stressors. Among the agents causing forest decline, pathogenic fungi have the most substantial impact. READ MORE