Essays about: "scent detection"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words scent detection.
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1. Methodologies for training detection dogs and scent sample storing
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical SciencesAbstract : Dogs’ spectacular sense of smell has been used as a detection tool by humans in many areas. Their olfaction was first used as a hunting tool, but dogs’ detection skills have been shown to also be applicable in, for example, detection of drugs, explosives, and firearms as well as disease detection. READ MORE
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2. Training dogs to indicate synthetic pheromones from Plagionotus detritus, Coleoptera, Cerambycidae to detect living beetles
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)Abstract : Using dogs to detect insects’ emitted volatiles is a non-invasive procedure, and a trained detection dog is potentially a fast and accurate method to search for saproxylic insects. The longhorn beetle Plagionotus detritus is categorized as Endangered in the Swedish Red List of Threatened Species. READ MORE
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3. Using sniffer dogs for non-invasive detection of Heterobasidion root rot from scent stimuli derived from Norway spruce trees
University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research CentreAbstract : The fungi of Heterobasidion spp. are known to cause root and butt rot disease, and are responsible for major economic losses to forestry sector in Sweden. The fungal infection in Norway spruce (Piecea abies(L.)Karst. READ MORE
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4. Searching for the greater Capricorn beetle : a methodological review of training dogs for a conservational purpose
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and HealthAbstract : The Greater Capricorn beetle Cerambyx cerdo is an endangered species both in Sweden (CR) and internationally (VU). The substrate, old Oak, dropped heavily in numbers in Sweden during the 19th century, which left the beetle without suitable habitats. The only remaining population is on Öland, an island on the Swedish east coast. READ MORE
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5. Hundens sökförmåga efter lantbrukets invasiva ogräs : en etikettsökning
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and HealthAbstract : Plant pests and invasive weeds are an increasing concern in agriculture that can lead to negative consequences for the farmer, as a source of financial losses. The ability to detect plant pests is therefore important, to stop the spread and eliminate the problem. READ MORE
