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1. Does irrigation data matter in life cycle assessments?
University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för miljö- och klimatvetenskap (CEC)Abstract : Biofuels are seen as a key substitute for fossil fuels and an essential tool for mitigating climate change. A sensitivity analysis was conducted on the AB-LCA (agent-based life cycle assessment) made by Raül López i Losada and his research team. READ MORE
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2. Trade-induced Environmental Impacts Connected to a Policy Promoting Agricultural Biofuels in Sweden; A sensitivity analysis on an Agent-based Life Cycle Assessment
University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för miljö- och klimatvetenskap (CEC)Abstract : The demand for biofuels is increasing as a result of increased climate mitigation ambitions aiming to replace the use of fossil fuels. To meet the increasing demand, energy crops grown on agricultural land used to produce biofuels is getting more and more attention. READ MORE
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3. Optimizing nitrogen fertilization in ley : Evaluating the usage of N-sensor and other tools for optimized nitrogen fertilization
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and EnvironmentAbstract : Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for plant growth. It has several functions in the plant and a lack of nitrogen can cause severe yield losses. READ MORE
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4. Combining GHG Emissions and Soil Carbon Changes as a Single Metric to Evaluate Agricultural Policy Promoting Biomass for Biofuels
University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljövetenskaplig utbildning; Lunds universitet/Centrum för miljö- och klimatvetenskap (CEC)Abstract : Incorporating a multi-year grass ley into an arable crop rotation can increase soil organic carbon stocks, reduce carbon emissions and provide feedstock for biogas. This thesis set out to study how a policy promoting agricultural biomass for biogas impacts GHG emissions and carbon sequestration on a regional level over a temporal scale of 20 years. READ MORE
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5. Long-term effects of cropping system on red clover proportion and crude protein concentration in mixed leys
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Crop Production EcologyAbstract : Red clover is an important crop in Sweden, being the most cultivated forage legume in the country. It has a high crude protein concentration and fast establishment, which makes it a welcome addition to a ley mixture. However, red clover is not persistent and generally little remains in the third harvest year. READ MORE