Essays about: "oil palm cultivation"

Found 5 essays containing the words oil palm cultivation.

1. 1. Usability of Sentinel-1 C-band VV and VH SAR data for the detection of flooded oil palm

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

   Author : Sarah Lee Sienaert; [2023]
   Keywords : Geography; GIS; Sentinel-1; SAR; C-band; VV; VH; Oil Palm; Flood; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Flooding in oil palm plantations in Southeast Asia is a common problem. The oil palm’s habitable range is restricted to lowland equatorial areas, and the high rainfall and degraded landscapes associated with oil palm cultivation leaves oil palm prone to flooding. READ MORE

3. 2. Förändrad markanvändning vid biodrivmedelsproduktion : en empirisk undersökning av svenskproducerade biodrivmedels påverkan på åkermarkens användning

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

   Author : Maria Forsberg; [2014]
   Keywords : biodrivmedel; markanvändning; åkermark; statistik; historiska data;

   Abstract : Increasing the use of biofuels is an important part of achieving the EU’s target of 10 percent renewable energy in the transport sector. However, the competition between biofuels and food production is an ongoing concern. READ MORE

4. 3. Sustainability and Social-Ecological Systems: Navigating Oil Palm Cultivation and Sustainable Livelihoods

   University essay from Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

   Author : Christin Laschinger; [2013]
   Keywords : oil palm cultivation; social-ecological systems; sustainable livelihoods; sustainability; complexity; Thailand; Karaket; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This study reports on the results of research undertaken to assess the role of oil palm cultiva-tion for local livelihoods in the sub-district of Karaket in Thailand. Oil palm cultivation has become a product of heated debate within the international community and various stakehold-ers have raised serious concerns over its environmental and social sustainability. READ MORE

5. 4. Production of biodiesel from vegetable oils

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemivetenskap (CHE)

   Author : Boris Ramos; [2012]
   Keywords : Biodiesel; Corn oil; Ethanol; Methanol; Palm oil;

   Abstract : The production of biodiesel using vegetables oils is studied. Palm oil and its use for production of biodiesel have been focused. Palm tree is very productive and one of the most profitable for biodiesel production. Among the oilseed crops palm tree produce more oil per hectare. READ MORE

6. 5. Rapsolja- användning, kemisk sammansättning och odlingsfaktorer

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Food Science

   Author : Maria Smitterberg; [2011]
   Keywords : Rapsolja; Kemisk sammansättning; Rapsodling; Odlingsfaktorer;

   Abstract : Genom litteraturstudien undersöktes rapsoljans kemiska sammansättning och faktorer som påverkar sammansättningen av rapsfröet och rapsoljan under odling. Raps (Brassica napus) tillhör Brassicaceae och är en diploid korsning mellan kålrot (B. oleracea) och rybs (B. rapa). READ MORE