Essays about: "rare plants"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 35 essays containing the words rare plants.

1. 1. Invasive plant species in southwest Sweden: Evaluation methods of removal by empirical study and literature review

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

   Author : Carl-Johan Dekker; [2023-08-07]
   Keywords : Invasive alien species; management; nature conservation; biodiversity;

   Abstract : Invasive alien species (IAS), are one of the five biggest threats to biodiversity worldwide. An instrument for biodiversity protection in Sweden is the establishment and management of nature reserves. The goal of nature reserves is to protect valuable nature and rare species to preserve biodiversity. READ MORE

3. 2. Arable Plant Diversity on Gotland, Sweden

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

   Author : Rebecca Örnberg; [2023]
   Keywords : Arable plant; arable plants; arable diversity; arable; weed diversity; arable weed diversity; arable weed; arable weeds; plant diversity; diversity; drivers of diversity; field size; effects; crop type; standing crop; soil texture; organic farming; diversity; conventional farming; management; herbicides; rare plants; organic; biodiversity; field diversity; field margins; weed survey;

   Abstract : Arable plant species diversity has been on a decline, with many species dependent on arable land becoming threatened. At the same time, attempts at defining the drivers of arable plant diversity have proven difficult and results are often contradictory. READ MORE

4. 3. Characterization of ulvan polysaccharide degrading enzymes from Wenyingzhuangia fucanilytica

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Bioteknik; Lunds universitet/Bioteknik (master)

   Author : Erik Apelqvist; [2022]
   Keywords : Enzyme; Enzymatic characterization; Recombinant protein producaiton; Protien purification; E. coli; W. fucanilytica; Transformation; Overexpression; Seaweed; Ulvan; Polysaccharides; biotechnology; Biology and Life Sciences;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to fully characterize the enzyme WFp-105, including bioinformatic analysis, structural modeling, full activity and stability characterization and product determination. As well as for the enzyme WFp-37; optimize protein production in regard to expression strains and cultivation temperature, analyzing the genomic context as well as performing an initial activity detection. READ MORE

5. 4. Mosippans (Pulsatilla vernalis L.) reaktion på brandstörning : en populationsstudie på en av Sveriges rikaste mosippslokaler

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

   Author : Julia Nygårdh; [2022]
   Keywords : Pulsatilla vernalis; Mosippa; naturvård; naturvårdsbränning; Spring Pasque Flower; prescribed burning; nature conservation; nature conservation actions;

   Abstract : Spring Pasque Flower, Pulsatilla vernalis (L.) Mill, is a perennial plant which grows in open and sandy pine forests. It is considered sensitive to competition and in need of repeated disturbances. In Sweden P. READ MORE

6. 5. Direct and indirect effects of roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) herbivory on an island population of Chequered blue butterfly (Scolitantides orion).

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

   Author : Alexandra Johansson; [2021]
   Keywords : Scolitantides orion; Chequered blue butterfly; oviposition; oviposition behaviour; Indirect and direct effects; herbivory;

   Abstract : Herbivory by ungulates is a known agent of disturbance in many ecological systems around the globe. At high abundances and through a selective foraging behaviour herbivory may inflict significant direct and indirect effects on local plant and animal communities. READ MORE