Essays about: "new zealand flora"

Found 4 essays containing the words new zealand flora.

  1. 1. Parkslide, Reynoutria japonica, i vägkanter : Var kan den växa och hur påverkas platsen?

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

    Author : Elin Eklund; [2020]
    Keywords : biologisk mångfald; artdiversitet; invasiv; parkslide; reynoutria japonica; vägkant;

    Abstract : Parkslide (Reynoutria japonica) har sitt ursprung i östra Asien, i bland annat Kina och Japan. Den introducerades till Europa som prydnadsväxt på 1800-talet och har sedan dess spridit sig från parker och trädgårdar ut i natur- och kulturlandskap. READ MORE

  3. 2. The issue of biosecurity in New Zealand. A case study of the PSA epidemic on the kiwifruit industry

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för ekonomi och samhälle

    Author : Daniel Wagner; [2013-12-19]
    Keywords : biosecurity; New Zealand; MAF; MPI; kiwifruit; PSA; disease; kiwifruit pollen.;

    Abstract : In this age of globalisation the need for increased trade across borders has also meant the increase of movement of biological material - why biosecurity has become such an important issue in the 21st century. New Zealand with its unique flora and fauna has historically had an advantage in agriculture where kiwifruit is one of the most prosperous export industries, thanks to a comprehensive biosecurity policy. READ MORE

  4. 3. Kaninen som produktionsdjur

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics

    Author : Matilda Eriksson; [2013]
    Keywords : Kanin; produktion; kött; utfodring; hälsa;

    Abstract : The purpose of this report was to obtain an overview of rabbit meat production in the world, in terms of breeding and feeding. It examines how different feed components contribute to the health of the rabbit as well as the quality of the carcass, and the breeding strategies that are most common in the major producing countries. READ MORE

  5. 4. Frost hardiness of some New Zealand shrubs

    University essay from SLU/Horticulture

    Author : Sture Bengtsson; [2007]
    Keywords : frost; frost hardiness; frost resistance; freezing tolerance; freezing resistance; winter hardiness; cold hardiness; freeze test; frost injury; frost injury assessment; cold acclimation; new zealand shrubs; new zealand flora; plant stress physiology; electrolyte leakage; index of injury; LT50; visual injury assessment; olearia; coprosma; podocarpus; buxus; taxus;

    Abstract : Frost resistances, LT50, were decided for stems and leaves of several New Zealand woody plants belonging to Olearia (Asteraceae), Coprosma (Rubiaceae) and Podocarpus (Podocarpaceae). That was part of the aims, which included trying to find species potentially winter hardy in southern coastal Sweden and study methods for frost hardiness assessment. READ MORE