Essays about: "seed colour"

Found 4 essays containing the words seed colour.

  1. 1. Secrets of the Seeds : exploring the relationship between seed morphology and seed quality in Lepidium campestre, a novel oil crop for Northern Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Breeding (from 130101)

    Author : Ludvig Pettersson Landgren; [2023]
    Keywords : Lepidium campestre; field cress; oil crop; plant breeding; domestication; seed morphology; seed colour; seed analysis; Northern Sweden; glucosinolate;

    Abstract : This study set out to explore relationships between seed morphology and qualitative traits in field cress, Lepidium campestre, with the goal of assisting the breeding process of this crop under domestication. A collection of seeds of L. campestre as well as related species was analysed for weight and size using a MARViN seed analyser. READ MORE

  3. 2. Estimating the timing of animal and plant phenophases in a boreal landscape in Northern Sweden (Västerbotten) using camera traps

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Sherry Young; [2018]
    Keywords : camera trapping; timing phenology; abiotic parameters; northern Sweden;

    Abstract : It is becoming more important to understand shifts in plant and animal phenology as climate is changing. However, the methods to study phenology used so far have shown to be limited over time and space. Therefore, a method such as camera traps is interesting to use since it bridges satellite remote sensing and on-ground observation methods. READ MORE

  4. 3. Investigating germplasm collection and development potential of organic cowpea in Portugal

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Breeding (from 130101)

    Author : Dylan Wallman; [2017]
    Keywords : blackeyed peas; climate change; cowpea; feijão-frade; intercropping; legumes; organic agriculture; organic plant breeding; sesquipedalis; sole cropping; sustainability; Vigna unguiculata;

    Abstract : Initial trials were conducted in Idanha-a-Nova, Portugal together with a literature review with the aim to investigate the development potential of an organic plant breeding and seed company’s (Sementes Vivas) cowpea germplasm collection in relation to organic agriculture, sustainable development, and plant breeding. This work discusses different development directions such as intercropping, sole cropping and home gardens as well as organic plant breeding of the cowpea crop. READ MORE

  5. 4. Morphological characterisation of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) diversity in Burundi

    University essay from SLU/Swedish Biodiversity Centre

    Author : Espérance Habindavyi; [2009]
    Keywords : Burundi; landraces; morphological traits; variability; Sorghum bicolor;

    Abstract : Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.)Moench), is a cereal crop close to maize and sugar cane. The crop originated in the Northeast part of Africa and has been an important crop in many dry areas of tropical countries. Sorghum is used for beverage and porridge for many people of Africa. READ MORE