Essays about: "nutrient analysis"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 210 essays containing the words nutrient analysis.

1. 21. Assessing the EnvironmentalPerformance of an In-Store VerticalFarming System : Identifying environmental hotspots for an in-store hydroponic vertical farmingsystem, using Life Cycle Assessment

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Axel Karlsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Vertical Farming”; “Life Cycle Assessment; Sweden; Environmental impacts; industrial symbiosis; Urban farming; Vertical Farming; Livscykelanalys; Sverige; Miljöpåverkan; Industriell symbios; Stadsodling;

   Abstract : The world is facing many challenges to be able to ensure food security, such as anincreased food demand coming from an expanding world population andurbanisation, worsened agricultural opportunities from increased land deteriorationand significant environmental impacts coming from the food sector. Thus, there is aneed for new agricultural solutions to meet our needs whilst decreasing impactssimultaneously. READ MORE

3. 22. Characterization of potato protein and its calcium binding capacity

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Beräkningskemi; Lunds universitet/Tillämpad biokemi

   Author : Signe König; Erika Thomson; [2023]
   Keywords : Patatin; Calcium; Food supplement; Calcium Assay; Alcalase; potato protein; Applied biochemistry; Biology and Life Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Calcium is essential for the human body as it has functions in the nervous system, bones and formation of teeth. Deficiency in this important nutrient can be detrimental to health and cause life-long issues. Calcium can be found in various foods, like dairy products, but certain plant-based alternatives to milk needs to be fortified with calcium. READ MORE

4. 23. Production of polymers from a papermills wastewater using HTC substrate. : Investigating the viability of using wastewater sludge from Skoghalls’ papermill in combination with filtrate from HTC of sewage sludge to produce biological plastic producing polymers.

   University essay from Karlstads universitet/Avdelningen för energi-, miljö- och byggteknik

   Author : Regan George; [2023]
   Keywords : PHA; HTC-substrate; Polymer;

   Abstract : Since their conception, plastics have been a dominant product due to the versatility of use, and readily available raw materials. However, the production and consumption of synthetic plastics have continued to increase over the years, leading to a significant rise in plastic waste and its associated environmental impacts, such as the detrimental effects plastic waste has on ecosystems, including the presence of toxic microplastics and risks to marine life, are becoming the focus of criticism. READ MORE

5. 24. Modelling organic farming systems : is livestock needed for a functioning nitrogen cycle and food production?

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

   Author : Franziska Johanna Galler; [2023]
   Keywords : organic farming; livestock; stockless farming; nitrogen cycle; nitrogen use efficiency; nitrogen recycling; nutritional value; human nutrition; food system;

   Abstract : Livestock has always been an integral part of nutrient management on organic farms. Environmental, economic and idieological trends are leading to an increasing specialization of agriculture away from mixed farms with livestock. READ MORE

6. 25. 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 Environment

   Author : Johan Johnsson; [2023]
   Keywords : nitrogen efficiency; optimized fertilization; SN value; unfertilized area; Yara N-sensor;

   Abstract : 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