Essays about: "plant uptake"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 128 essays containing the words plant uptake.

1. 6. Nitrogen fixation in wheat (Triticum aestivum) : effect of Azotobacter salinestris CECT 9690 on N-accumulation

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

   Author : John Pålsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Biostimulants; Vixeran; N-uptake; N-concentration; yield; cereals;

   Abstract : Biostimulants are products that can improve nutrient availability, nutrient uptake, nutrient use efficiency and tolerance to abiotic stress with the aim to increase plant growth and yield. During the last decades, the interest in, and market for biostimulants has grown and is expected to have a large compound annual growth rate. READ MORE

3. 7. Evaluating a new hydraulic implementation in LPJ-GUESS for three sites in north Europe

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

   Author : Carl Holmquist; [2023]
   Keywords : Physical Geography and Ecosystem analysis; LPJ-GUESS; drought; sensitivity analysis; evapotranspiration; gross primary production; hydraulic parameters; boreal forest.; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Drought is projected to increase in frequency and intensity and impacts trees with increased water stress and increased mortality rate. Water stresses can cause hydraulic failure-related mortality or carbon starvation due to tree species having different strategies to deal with water stresses. READ MORE

4. 8. WASTEWATER REUSE FOR IRRIGATION : Investigation of heavy metals and pharmaceuticals impact on crop irrigation

   University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

   Author : Abusah Paschal; [2023]
   Keywords : treated wastewater; sewage farms; wastewater treatment plant; freshwater; systematic literature review; contaminants; salinity; carbon content; plant yield;

   Abstract : The use of treated wastewater (TWW) for crop irrigation is how many governments are looking to feed their large population due to urbanisation. Here, we outline and analyse the benefits of using TWW and the drawbacks of such practices in line with existing regulations. READ MORE

5. 9. 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

6. 10. How antinutrients found in legumes and legume-based products affect the bioavailability of nutrients

   University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

   Author : Anna Johansson; [2022]
   Keywords : Legumes; nutrients; bioavailability; antinutritional factors; absorption and uptake; antinutrients;

   Abstract : As a plant-based diet has been more advocated for various reasons, legumes have become an important pillar in such a diet. Brown beans, yellow peas, green peas and fava beans are the dominating grain legumes grown in Sweden are a natural source of proteins, vitamins and minerals. READ MORE