Essays about: "pesticides"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 244 essays containing the word pesticides.

  1. 11. Höstraps + frostkänsliga baljväxter = sant? : en undersökning av samodlingseffekter på förekomsten av skadeinsekter

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Protection Biology

    Author : Madeléne Strandberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Brassica napus; samodling; Vicia faba; Trifolium alexandrinum; Brassicogethes aeneus; Ceutorhynchus obstrictus; Ceutorhynchus pallidactylus; Dasineura brassicae; parasitering;

    Abstract : Raps, Brassica napus, är en vanlig gröda som odlas främst som oljeväxt. Grödan har ett stort behov av kväve för fullgod tillväxt. READ MORE

  3. 12. Stress response in cancer cell lines

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Nada Ali; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Globally, the cases of cancer have been on the rise. This has led to increasing research to find a lasting solution to carcinogenesis. The increase in cancer cases can be due to a change in people’s lifestyles, such as diet and exercise routines which have changed for the worse. READ MORE

  4. 13. Risk Factors of Food Loss and Waste, and Life Cycle Assessment of waste management strategies in the Brazilian Leafy Vegetable Supply Chain

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Nathalie Garavito; [2023]
    Keywords : Behavioural causes; carbon footprint; causal mapping; mitigation strategies; prevention; root-cause analysis; take-back agreements;

    Abstract : Food loss and waste (FLW) occurring early in the food supply chain (FSC) leads to increased resource wastage, including land, water, fertilisers, pesticides, fuel, packaging, energy, and labour. Targeting FLW prevention benefits various aspects such as food security, productivity, economic growth, climate change mitigation, resource conservation, and food waste management. READ MORE

  5. 14. Rabbit urine as a biopesticide and biofertilizer : how does a Kenyan cultural method compare to conventional chemical pesticide and fertilizer?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Kari Løe; [2023]
    Keywords : biopesticide; biofertilizers; rabbit urine; aphids; agriculture; Kenya;

    Abstract : The increased demand for food production has created higher needs for crop nutrients and protection. Although synthetic fertilizers and pesticides have increased food security and ensured yield for farmers worldwide, there are growing concerns about the environmental implications of over reliance of these fertilizers and pesticides as well as concern for pest resistance due to persistent pesticide use. READ MORE

  6. 15. The Impact of The Neonicotinoid Pesticide Ban on Crime and Early Education in Agricultural Areas of Sweden

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Sevrin Williams; [2023]
    Keywords : Neonicotinoids; Agricultural Policy; Human Capital; Crime; Education;

    Abstract : In 2013, the European Union banned the use of neonicotinoid pesticides on bee-attractive plants sown between January and June. Neonicotinoids were a popularly used pesticide because pests were not resistant against it. READ MORE