Essays about: "grassland ecology"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 27 essays containing the words grassland ecology.

  1. 21. Phytoremediation of landfill leachate by irrigation to willow short-rotation coppice

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Crop Production Ecology

    Author : Theresa Rosenkranz; [2013]
    Keywords : heavy metals; landfill leachate; phytoremediation; willow short-rotation coppice;

    Abstract : Willow short rotation coppice (SRC) is a perennial gricultural crop used for the production of biomass for energy in Sweden. Environmental applications of willow SRC became of interest in the last years, such as the use of willow phytoremediation systems for the treatment of andfill leachate. READ MORE

  3. 22. Greylag geese (Anser anser) : crop selection and spatial distribution around Sörfjärden, Södermanland

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Carina Tennfors; [2013]
    Keywords : Anser anser; accommodation field; compositional analysis; crop damage; dietary preferences; diversionary field; Greylag geese; wildlife conflict;

    Abstract : A rapid population growth in Greylag geese (Anser anser) has led to a conflict between geese and farmers due to the foraging geese in agricultural fields which causes damage to crops by trampling and grazing. Culling cannot always be used as a management tool due to protection of the species and temporal restrictions of hunting seasons. READ MORE

  4. 23. Effects of rye-grass and red clover on morphology and biomass allocation in couch grass

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Crop Production Ecology

    Author : Jacob Yesudasan; [2013]
    Keywords : competition; morphological features; weed control; rhizome; below ground biomass; perennial growth; couch grass;

    Abstract : Couch grass (Elytrigia repens) is a problematic weed, native to Europe and commonly found in grassland and agricultural land, causing a decrease in yield in many agricultural crops. Two climate chamber experiments were conducted to investigate how competition from cover crops like red clover (Trifolium pretense var. READ MORE

  5. 24. Effekter av restaurering av naturbetesmarker på gökärtens (Lathyrus linifolius) och gullvivans (Primula veris) reproduktion

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Wera Kleve; [2012]
    Keywords : restaurerade naturbetesmarker; gökärt; Lathyrus linifolius; gullviva; Primula veris; växters reproduktion;

    Abstract : Naturbetesmarker är en av de mest artrika naturtyperna i Sverige men har under de senaste hundra åren blivit allt färre och mer fragmenterade i det svenska landskapet. För att motivera markägare att öppna upp igenväxta och övergivna marker delas det ut bidrag varje år för att markerna skall restaureras och bete eller slåtter skall återinföras. READ MORE

  6. 25. Vegetation development in a restored saltmarsh at Blakeney, north Norfolk coast, England

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Erik Hammar; [2011]
    Keywords : plant zonation; vegetation communities; biodiversity; transect sampling; ecological restoration; managed realignment;

    Abstract : Saltmarshes worldwide are under threat from anthropogenic activities and has been so for the last centuries. In UK, land reclamation for agriculture has been a driving factor for the loss of these habitats. READ MORE