Essays about: "seaweed"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 53 essays containing the word seaweed.

  1. 21. Evaluation of Novel Probiotics Acting on Seaweed Biomass

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

    Author : Tushar Kaushik; [2021]
    Keywords : Seaweed; Alaria escuenta; Probiotics; Lactic acid bacteria; Biotechnology; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Fermentation is a technique which has been employed for the preservation of food since time immemorial. With a growing population comes the challenge of providing accessible and nutritious food and at the same time adapting a sustainable approach to achieve the desired target. READ MORE

  3. 22. The blue-end of the spectrum of plastics : A step toward understanding the role of blue biopolymers in phasing out fossil plastics

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Alice Rudberg; [2021]
    Keywords : plastics; polymers; bioblends; bioplastic; biopolymer; renewable; biodegradable; biobased; algae; seaweed; blue plastics; blue biopolymers; blue growth; Plaster; polymerer; bioplast; biopolymer; förnyelsebar; nedbrytbar; komposterbar; biobaserad; alger; sjögräs; algplast; algpolymerer; blue growth;

    Abstract : For more than a century, plastics have become an increasingly important part of the human society. Thanks to the durability and the many varieties of plastic it has a wide range of applications, but unfortunately the traditional plastic made from fossil oil has its drawbacks. READ MORE

  4. 23. Seaweed as a future food : a nutritional perspective with focus on seaweed aquaculture in Scandinavia

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Robin Lukic; [2021]
    Keywords : Edible seaweed; sugar kelp; Scandinavian seaweed aquaculture; nutrients; toxic metals; food processing; food safety regulation; IMTA;

    Abstract : Edible seaweeds or macroalgae have been a staple food for many centuries in parts of East Asia and have recently started to gain attraction in Europe. Seaweed aquaculture is a well-established food production system in many East Asian countries but has only recently started in Scandinavia. READ MORE

  5. 24. Biowastes for Plant Production : a guide to plant biostimulants

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

    Author : Toolie-Mina Anderback; [2021]
    Keywords : biological waste; by-products; organic inputs; fish protein hydrolysate; vermicompost; seaweed extract; fish waste; macro algae;

    Abstract : Biostimulants are a suggested tool to achieve sustainable plant production. These are products sourced from biological processes or extracted from biological material, which induces physiological responses in plants. READ MORE

  6. 25. The viability of feeding seaweed to cows. An assessment of the key opportunities and barriers facing the commercialization of factory-produced Asparagopsis taxiformis as a methane-reducing additive for dairy cows in Sweden.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Cora Taylor; [2021]
    Keywords : Asparagopsis taxiformis; methane-reducing additive; commercial viability; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : An estimated 6% of human greenhouse gas emissions are the result of enteric methane production by cows. Asparagopsis taxiformis, a semi-tropical alga, is one solution. Supplementation of this alga to cows at a small percentage of their daily intake has reduced methane emissions by over 98% in trials. READ MORE