Essays about: "fruit"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 312 essays containing the word fruit.

  1. 1. Detection Of Soil Borne Pathogens Causing Pea Root Rot Using Minion

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Alvine Lum Bongam; [2022]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Peas are small spherical seedpod of the pod fruit Pisum sativum. It is of great nutritional value containing vitamins, carbohydrates, proteins, and several minerals. A variety of diseases affects peas through a number of pathogens including insects, viruses, bacteria and fungi. READ MORE

  3. 2. Monetary Parameters’ influence on Organic and Conventional Fruit Consumption : a Demand-System Analysis of a Swedish Supermarket

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Cora Rebecca Charlotte Blasinski; [2022]
    Keywords : QAIDS; demand analysis; organic fruits; Sweden;

    Abstract : This paper examines the influence of prices and income on organic fruits. Fresh fruit consumption is impacted by high price volatility, and these price changes influence especially organic goods. Own-price, cross-price, and expenditure elasticities are examined with a QAIDS based on a dataset of a Swedish supermarket. READ MORE

  4. 3. The best tasting pear in the world : is there a future for the cultivation of Pyrus sinkiangensis in Sweden?

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

    Author : Mika Modin; [2022]
    Keywords : Fragrant pear; Korla pear; Xiang li; Pyrus sinkiangensis;

    Abstract : Pears are next to apples one of the most important fruit crops of the temperate world but only a few cultivars are being produced. There is great genetic diversity within the genus Pyrus, and the wide dispersion of the species has created pears with many different traits and qualities. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Use of Hoverflies as Multi -Tool for Pollination and Biological Control of Aphids and Grey Mould

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

    Author : Christine Petig; [2022]
    Keywords : Botrytis cinerea; entomovector technology; Eupeodes corollae; Fragaria x ananassa; insect-microbe-fruit interaction; Metschnikowia fructicola;

    Abstract : The ascomycete Botrytis cinerea is a major pathogen in strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) and causes enormous fruit losses if not controlled. In biological control, microbes such as the yeast Metschnikowia fructicola are sprayed on the flowering crops to alleviate the infestation. READ MORE

  6. 5. Egenskaper som konsumenten värderar vid märkning av äpplen : en studie om äppelmärkning

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

    Author : Louise Axelsson; Carl Åkerblom; [2022]
    Keywords : Äppelmärkning; konsumentstudie; äpplen; märkning; konsument; köpbeteende; Best-worst scaling; Labeling of apples; study of consumption; apples; labeling; consumer; consumer behavior;

    Abstract : Äpple är den frukt som har högst konsumtion visar en tidigare studie. Den svenska äppelodlingen har arealmässigt vuxit de senaste åren samtidigt är det hård konkurrens mot importerade äpplen på marknaden. Största delen av äppelodlingarna finns i Skåne. READ MORE