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  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. How to save the "tree of life" : A study of which factors that might increase the risk of having CLYD using the statistical method of logistic regression.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statistiska institutionen

    Author : Jonas Söderlind; Nina Johansson; [2015]
    Keywords : The Coconut lethal yellowing disease; Logistic regression; Mozambique; Coconut farms;

    Abstract : In the late 90s coconut farms in Mozambique were affected by a disease that made the coconut trees drop their leaves and die, the disease is called the coconut lethal yellowing disease (CLYD). It is known that planthoppers are spreading the disease. READ MORE

  4. 3. Do 25 years old skid tracks restrict growth and survival? : a study on growth conditions for the planted regeneration in a rainforest rehabilitation project

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

    Author : Malin Boström; [2015]
    Keywords : näringsbegränsning; penetrationsmotstånd; bulkdensitet; jordegenskaper; trädtillväxt; nutrient limitation; penetration resistance; bulk density; soil properties; tree growth;

    Abstract : The rainforests of the world are important not only to the countries in which they grow but to the world as a whole. They influence oxygen and water circulation as well as carbon sequestration which in turn affect global radiation and global warming. READ MORE

  5. 4. Ekonomiska effekter för verkställande av överenskommelser i samråd : en analys av gemensamt nyttjande av skogsmark mellan skogs- och rennäring i norra Sverige

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Economics

    Author : Mikael Palm; [2013]
    Keywords : Rennäring; Samråd; Lav skogsbruk; Skogsnäring; Skogsskötsel; Gödsling; Avverkning; Contorta;

    Abstract : Lavbetesland, med resursen lav i fokus, kan precis som fiskevatten i havet beskrivas som en gemensam resurs, så kallad common pool resources (CPR). Att effektivisera nyttjandet av en CPR leder till att fler kan ta del av den eller att varje part får ut ett högre värde från den. READ MORE

  6. 5. 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