Essays about: "potato quality"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 29 essays containing the words potato quality.

  1. 1. How is triple bottom line thinking included in small-firm decision making? – A study of potato farmers in Östergötland, Sweden : hur påverkas potatisproduktionen av kvalitetskrav?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Madeleine Gillheimer; [2023]
    Keywords : Food waste; production losses; primary production; triple bottom line; decision theory; garbage can model;

    Abstract : Earlier research has shown a lack of studies on waste in agriculture production. Therefore, there is a need for improved screening for the cause of wastage in primary production. In addition, more research is required on how quality requirements and norms affect wastage and how waste can be prevented. READ MORE

  3. 2. Fungicide tolerance in Phytophthora infestans

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology

    Author : Nadja Kvick Nastaj; [2023]
    Keywords : Phytophthora infestans; Fungicide tolerance; Fungicide dose;

    Abstract : For the last 180 years, the pathogen P infestans, responsible for the late blight disease, has been a severe problem for farmers. Despite the large efforts and financial investments done in the management of the disease, 15-30% of the potato production is lost to this disease globally each year. READ MORE

  4. 3. Fältstudie om kalciums betydelse för potatisens skalkvalitet och lagringsförmåga

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : Maria Weigl; [2022]
    Keywords : potatiskvalitet; skalfinish; kalcium; odling; mangan; zink; potatis;

    Abstract : Peel quality of the potato tuber is becoming increasingly important in potato cultivation. Consumers primarily demand potatoes that have an even, smooth, and fine peel. Tubers that have different types of scabs or other stains are rejected. In addition, farmers get paid more at higher peel quality. READ MORE

  5. 4. Investigation of Physical Stability of Baobab Pulp Emulsion – for Food Application

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Nguyen Tu Linh Lam; Shenghongyi Zhu; [2021]
    Keywords : baobab fruit pulp; emulsion physical stability; plant-based sauce; food technology; Agriculture and Food Sciences;

    Abstract : Background and objectives Baonaise is a novel plant-based savoury sauce. Baonaise sauce base (BSB) is produced from baobab fruit pulp. Creaming and phase separation were observed in Baonasie from previous studies at the company. READ MORE

  6. 5. Variabelt sättavstånd i potatis : för att få jämnare storlek på potatisen

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

    Author : Daniel Ekblad; Oskar Lundgren; [2021]
    Keywords : potatis; precisionsodling; variabelt sättavstånd; knölsättning; storleksfördelning på potatis; teknik; odlingsteknik;

    Abstract : Potatisen var ett viktigt livsmedel förr men har på senare tid minskat i betydelse då det finns fler näringsrika råvaror att hitta i affären. Kraven har ökat på hur potatisen ska se ut i affären. Det ställer höga krav på lantbrukaren att kunna odla och leverera en fin potatis till detaljhandeln. READ MORE