Essays about: "indicator plants"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 48 essays containing the words indicator plants.

  1. 1. Secrets of the Seeds : exploring the relationship between seed morphology and seed quality in Lepidium campestre, a novel oil crop for Northern Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Breeding (from 130101)

    Author : Ludvig Pettersson Landgren; [2023]
    Keywords : Lepidium campestre; field cress; oil crop; plant breeding; domestication; seed morphology; seed colour; seed analysis; Northern Sweden; glucosinolate;

    Abstract : This study set out to explore relationships between seed morphology and qualitative traits in field cress, Lepidium campestre, with the goal of assisting the breeding process of this crop under domestication. A collection of seeds of L. campestre as well as related species was analysed for weight and size using a MARViN seed analyser. READ MORE

  3. 2. The effects of management practices and environmental variables on the biodiversity of Nardus grasslands in the national park Hohe Tauern, Austria

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Rebecca Paulina Dörner; [2023]
    Keywords : biodiversity; Nardus stricta; Nardus grassland; national park Hohe Tauern; East Tyrol; alpine pastures;

    Abstract : Introduction. A large part of the biodiversity of the Alps is linked to an interaction between the natural environment and traditional land-use practices. This study focuses on the priority habitat type of species rich Nardus grasslands (Natura 2000 Code 6230*), which is endangered, but continues to thrive in extensively managed subalpine pastures. READ MORE

  4. 3. Tool to assess the cost of hydrogen considering its supply chain : A case study of Germany, France and Spain until 2030

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Afonso Canha; Pietro Dogliani; [2023]
    Keywords : Hydrogen; Hydrogen supply chain; LCOH; Hydrogen production; Hydrogen storage; Hydrogen transportation; Vätgas; Vätgas försörjningskedjan; LCOH; Vätgasproduktion; Vätgaslagring; Vätgastransport;

    Abstract : Hydrogen is envisioned to become a fundamental energy vector within the decarbonization of the energy systems. Despite already being employed in several industries, its production comes almost completely from processes based on fossil fuels. READ MORE

  5. 4. Agrivoltaic Implementation in Greenhouses : A Techno-Economic Analysis of Agrivoltaic Installations for Greenhouses in Sweden

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Henrik Gauffin; [2022]
    Keywords : Agrivoltaics; Agrophotovoltaics; Photovoltaics; Greenhouse; Battery Energy Storage System; Agrivoltaics for Greenhouses; Techno-Economic Assesment; AV; APV; PV.;

    Abstract : Due to the growing population and climate change, the world will see an increase in demand for food, freshwater and renewable energy supply. Agrivoltaics has the possibility to address all these problems, by producing food and renewable energy but also by reducing water usage in agriculture. READ MORE

  6. 5. Intresset för lövplantor hos Södra skogsägarnas medlemmar i Oskarströms verksamhetsområde

    University essay from SLU/School for Forest Management

    Author : Anna Eriksson; Sanna Gudmundsson; [2022]
    Keywords : klimatförändringar; återplantering; lövskogsbruk;

    Abstract : Lövskogarna var för 200 – 300 år sedan överexploaterade i södra Sverige och förekommer idag främst i mindre och fragmenterade områden. Efterfrågan på barrsågtimmer från industrierna steg och på de tidigare lövbevuxna markerna planterades istället gran och tall. READ MORE