Essays about: "grain yield"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 87 essays containing the words grain yield.

  1. 1. An investigation of pea and cereal varieties for organic intercropping in Sweden

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

    Author : Agnes Elise Matilda Wilson; [2024]
    Keywords : Intercropping; agroecology; organic; peas; cereals; heritage grains;

    Abstract : Organic farming, intercropping and the conservation of landraces are agroecological methods of transitioning to a more sustainable and resilient agricultural system, however there is a lack of data on varieties suitable for organic intercropping. Therefore, two spatially parallel field trials were conducted with 11 pea varieties intercropped with oat, and 38 varieties of cereals (wheat, oat, and barley), in sole crops. READ MORE

  3. 2. Sustainable use of calcium nitrate fertilizer under variable precipitation, soil properties and crop management

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : Liliana Marcela Daza Gomez; [2023]
    Keywords : nitrogen.; calcium nitrate; ammonium-based fertilizers; urea; nitrate leaching; nitrous oxide emissions; crop yield;

    Abstract : Application of nitrogen fertilizers in agriculture contributes substantially to global greenhouse gas emissions and nitrogen leaching. Accordingly, there is a need to increase knowledge about sustainable farming practices to reduce nitrogen losses to the environment without curtailing crop harvest. READ MORE

  4. 3. Raps till mjölkkor – ett närproducerat proteinfoder

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Andrea Brissa Menacho; [2023]
    Keywords : miljöpåverkan; mjölkkor; mjölkproduktion; proteinfodermedel; rapskaka; soja;

    Abstract : I Sverige utfodras mjölkkor med grovfoder som vanligtvis består av vallväxter, gräs och/eller baljväxter som har en hög halt av proteiner om det är skördat i det tidiga stadiet. Det kompletteras i regel med spannmålsbaserat kraftfoder, vilket dock inte är tillräckligt för att täcka kornas proteinbehov. READ MORE

  5. 4. Forskning och nyttjande av mykorrhiza inom nordiskt jordbruk : en litteraturstudie

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : Tova Väätäinen; [2023]
    Keywords : inokulering; AM; Norden; vete; linser; potatis;

    Abstract : Glomeromycota är en division svampar som bildar arbuskulär mykorrhiza (AM) med mer än 80% av alla landlevande växter. Via denna symbios får svampen kolhydrater från växten och i gengäld får växten näringsämnen. READ MORE

  6. 5. Experimental Investigation of Net-Tension Capacity in Birch Plywood Gusset Plates via Mechanical Connectors and Adhesives

    University essay from KTH/Byggteknik och design

    Author : Ibrahim Abd Ullah Alhamo; Farid Mobin; [2023]
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    Abstract : This thesis examines the mechanical behavior and performance of plywood connections withmechanical connectors and adhesive bonding to glulam. The aim is to provide insights into thecapacity and characteristics of these connections for well-founded design decisions in timberstructures. READ MORE