Essays about: "carotenoid content"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words carotenoid content.
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1. The Production and Characteristics of an Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato Yogurt
University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)Abstract : Yogurt is an ancient food, used for a better preservation of milk. Milk gets fermented by Streptococcus thermophilicus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus (lactic acid bacteria, LAB) which converts the lactose present in the milk to lactic acid. These probiotics support the microbial population balance of the gastrointestinal tract. READ MORE
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2. A remote-sensing approach to studying drought resistance in Swedish old-growth and production forests
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : Boreal forest ecosystems are predicted to experience hotter and drier summers due to climate change, leading to more frequently reduced soil water availability and an increased risk of droughts, as was already the case in Northern Europe during the severe summer drought of 2018. Prolonged water stress in forest ecosystems can lead to impacts ranging from reduced photosynthesis to forest dieback. READ MORE
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3. Biofortification of Cassava
University essay from Lunds universitet/Tillämpad biokemi; Lunds universitet/BeräkningskemiAbstract : Cassava, Manihot esculenta, is the third most important staple crop in tropical re- gions. Cassava is a fibrous root that is tolerant to drought and has a flexible harvest period making it a reliable crop under poorer farming conditions (FAO, 2008). READ MORE
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4. Effects of the carotenoid inhibiting herbicide diflufenican on the photosynthesis of benthic algae
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Aquatic Sciences and AssessmentAbstract : Throughout the world, the large-scale use of pesticides in agriculture is an area of concern due to known harmful effects on human and environmental health. Mixtures of different pesticides are found in lakes and streams, where their presence endangers aquatic organisms, like benthic algae, and the ecosystem services they provide. READ MORE
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5. Organically grown wheat: carotenoid content : health and socio-economic aspects under organic farming system
University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and SocietyAbstract : In today’s world, there is more awareness than ever before about the relationship between food consumption and human health. This awareness is especially relevant for cereals, including wheat, which is one of the most important crops in terms of feeding the world. READ MORE