Essays about: "organic plant breeding"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words organic plant breeding.

  1. 1. Arbuscular mycorrhiza in landrace and modern wheat : its impact on plant performance and how it is influenced by plant breeding and modern cropping practices

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Crop Production Ecology

    Author : Klara Yngve; [2020]
    Keywords : arbuscular mycorrhiza; landrace varieties; modern cultivars; wheat; conventional cropping systems; organic cropping systems;

    Abstract : Modern agriculture has a negative impact on climate and environment and is challenged by climate change. A transition to a more sustainable, secure and yet high food production is necessary. Landrace cereals attract attention for their ability to sustain nutrient deficiency, drought and harsh climate conditions. READ MORE

  3. 2. Skills and competencies for sustainable food systems : case study of young market gardeners in Sweden

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

    Author : Lotten Lundgren; [2020]
    Keywords : market gardening; sustainability; food system; skills; competencies; lock-in; transition;

    Abstract : Global food systems are locked into a sociotechnical regime where actors are dependent on high external inputs and economies of scale, and systemic innovation is necessary to meet sustainability targets. Recent research into the development of education for fostering sustainability leaders, such as the Horizon 2020-project NextFood, have largely focused on mainstream agriculture, despite the importance of niches in driving systems change. READ MORE

  4. 3. Recirkulering av restprodukter och gynnande av arbuskulär mykorrhiza : två möjliga faktorer i strävan mot ett hållbart fosfornyttjande?

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

    Author : Karl-Johan Fabo; [2018]
    Keywords : mykorrhiza; arbuskulär mykorrhiza; fosfor; fosforbrist; växtnäring; kretsloppsprodukter; restprodukter; tungmetaller; organiska föroreningar;

    Abstract : Låg förekomst av växttillgänglig fosfor är en begränsande faktor för grödors tillväxt på många odlingsmarker. Under det senaste århundrandet har odlare i allt högre utsträckning kommit att använda mineralgödsel för att kunna erhålla tillräckligt stora skördar. READ MORE

  5. 4. Framgångsfaktorer och förbättringsåtgärder inom växtodling : en enkätstudie i Södermanland

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

    Author : Gustav Cedervall; [2018]
    Keywords : framgångsfaktorer; förbättringsåtgärder; växtodling; Södermanland; organisk; gödsel; täckdikning; strukturkalkning;

    Abstract : I det här arbetet har det gjorts en övergripande undersökning om vilka framgångsfaktorer och förbättringsåtgärder, som har störst betydelse för lantbrukare i Södermanland. Studien grundar sig på fyra frågeställningar som berör olika åtgärder inom växtodling och ifrågasätter deras betydelse i växtodlingsproduktion. READ MORE

  6. 5. Investigating germplasm collection and development potential of organic cowpea in Portugal

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

    Author : Dylan Wallman; [2017]
    Keywords : blackeyed peas; climate change; cowpea; feijão-frade; intercropping; legumes; organic agriculture; organic plant breeding; sesquipedalis; sole cropping; sustainability; Vigna unguiculata;

    Abstract : Initial trials were conducted in Idanha-a-Nova, Portugal together with a literature review with the aim to investigate the development potential of an organic plant breeding and seed company’s (Sementes Vivas) cowpea germplasm collection in relation to organic agriculture, sustainable development, and plant breeding. This work discusses different development directions such as intercropping, sole cropping and home gardens as well as organic plant breeding of the cowpea crop. READ MORE