Essays about: "if there were no rain.."

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  1. 6. Movement patterns of lions (Panthera leo) in an East African conservancy : avoiding conflict

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Anna Haglund; [2017]
    Keywords : lions; activity patterns; conservancy; moon phase; depredation;

    Abstract : The conflict between wildlife, particularly predators, and humans is one of the main reasons for the rapid decline of predator populations. In Kenya, lions (Panthera leo) are a major threat to livestock and humans living around the wildlife conservancies. READ MORE

  3. 7. Ytfuktens inverkan på sockerbetans lagringsduglighet vid minusgrader

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

    Author : Johan Skyggeson; [2016]
    Keywords : sockerbetor; lagring; stuka; frost; fukt; vind; sugar beet; long-time storage; pile; moist; wind;

    Abstract : Sedan 2006 finns det endast ett sockerbruk kvar i Sverige, vilket har resulterat i förlängda lagringstider hos sockerbetsodlare. De sista betorna plockas i regel upp under andra hälften av november och kan komma att behöva lagras fram till slutet av januari. READ MORE

  4. 8. Effects of altered precipitation regimes on bryophyte carbon dynamics in a Peruvian tropical montane cloud forest

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Jenny Ahlstrand; [2016]
    Keywords : precipitation; tropical mountain cloud forest; Bryophytes; Peru; carbon dynamics; physical geography and ecosystem science; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Tropical montane cloud forests (TMCF) are unique ecosystems that are frequently surrounded by clouds which increase humidity and promote the growth of bryophytes. Several dimensions of humidity are important for the carbon dynamics of bryophytes. Climate change is therefore projected to have a large impact on them as well as on the TMCF itself. READ MORE

  5. 9. Shelter use of horses during Swedish summer in relation to weather conditions and insect abundance

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry

    Author : Alexandra Sveen; [2015]
    Keywords : horse; mare; foal; shelter use; weather; insect defensive behavious;

    Abstract : Outdoor housing of horses’ best fulfils the horses’ need for physical activity and it is an alternative to the more cost and energy demanding indoor housing in stables. Furthermore, if outdoor housed horses have access to shelter they can generally cope well with adverse weather conditions such as high or low ambient temperature, heavy rain or strong winds. READ MORE

  6. 10. Fasta körspår till framtiden : markstruktureffekter i CTF-odlingssystem

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

    Author : Marie Andersson; [2014]
    Keywords : fasta körspår; CTF; infiltration; skrymdensitet; markstruktur; markpackning;

    Abstract : Uppsatsen har skrivits på uppdrag av Lena Holm och Johan Arvidsson. Denna studie är en del av deras stora forskningsprojekt ”Fasta körspår- skördepotential och effekt på markstruktur” med ett långliggande försök som startades år 2010. READ MORE