Essays about: "harvest management"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 282 essays containing the words harvest management.

  1. 11. Ectomycorrhizal fungi community shift along gradient from forest to clearcut : two field seasons after harvest of old growth Scots pine forests

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

    Author : Linda Johannesson; [2023]
    Keywords : biodiversity; ectomycorrhiza; retention trees; ; fungi; clearcutting;

    Abstract : It is known that the number of ECM decline and the community composition is altered by clearcutting. This study aims to investigate impacts at a more detailed scale. READ MORE

  3. 12. Analysis of simulated functional diversity in tropical forests: Differences between cultivated and naturally grown secondary forests in Cambodia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Clarissa Graf; [2023]
    Keywords : physical geography; ecosystem analysis; functional diversity; plant functional traits; ecosystem modelling; secondary forest ecosystems; sustainable forest management; LPJ-GUESS; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Accelerated deforestation represents a major global environmental concern. Over the last decades Cambodia has experienced a drastic decrease in forest cover and measures to halt deforestation have not been as effective as planned. READ MORE

  4. 13. Fungicide tolerance in Phytophthora infestans

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

    Author : Nadja Kvick Nastaj; [2023]
    Keywords : Phytophthora infestans; Fungicide tolerance; Fungicide dose;

    Abstract : For the last 180 years, the pathogen P infestans, responsible for the late blight disease, has been a severe problem for farmers. Despite the large efforts and financial investments done in the management of the disease, 15-30% of the potato production is lost to this disease globally each year. READ MORE

  5. 14. Risk Factors of Food Loss and Waste, and Life Cycle Assessment of waste management strategies in the Brazilian Leafy Vegetable Supply Chain

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Nathalie Garavito; [2023]
    Keywords : Behavioural causes; carbon footprint; causal mapping; mitigation strategies; prevention; root-cause analysis; take-back agreements;

    Abstract : Food loss and waste (FLW) occurring early in the food supply chain (FSC) leads to increased resource wastage, including land, water, fertilisers, pesticides, fuel, packaging, energy, and labour. Targeting FLW prevention benefits various aspects such as food security, productivity, economic growth, climate change mitigation, resource conservation, and food waste management. READ MORE

  6. 15. Glimpses of sustainability : four short stories to expand perceptions of the future

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Nina Iglesias Söderström; [2023]
    Keywords : sustainable futures; storytelling; worldviews; well-being; indigenous knowledge; landscape architecture; scenarios; beyond GDP growth; envisioning; societal change;

    Abstract : Drawing inspiration from the Futures Beyond GDP Growth report, this thesis transforms visions of sustainable futures into tangible narratives, delving deep into the potentialities of everyday lives in such realities. Through creative writing and AI-generated visuals, four distinct scenarios are brought to life, offering glimpses into worlds shaped by profound systemic shifts and alternative worldviews. READ MORE