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  1. 1. The effect of various nutrient media on the captured diversity of culturable seed endophytes in European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.)

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Kinga Stolarek; [2022]
    Keywords : fungal endophytes; seeds-associated fungi; Fagus sylvatica L; nutrient media; tree pathogens;

    Abstract : The associations of fungal endophytes with trees are poorly understood, especially within tree seeds. Recent molecular studies show that tree seeds harbour highly diverse fungal communities, including potential plant pathogens that could be introduced to new areas when seeds are exchanged. READ MORE

  3. 2. Food systems of the Andean Quechua: Countering industrial agriculture through harmonious living, food sovereignty, and traditional knowledge

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/Humanekologi

    Author : Vera Kozak; [2022]
    Keywords : Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The Potato Park is an Andean Quechua biocultural heritage territory where six communities restored a rich biodiversity of native potatoes and other crops. Their food system has gained global recognition over the past two decades for the communities’ cultural and agricultural conservation efforts. READ MORE

  4. 3. 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

  5. 4. New methods for seed potato production: an investigation into the production and farmer uptake of mini tubers in South Africa

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

    Author : Alba Sáez Fernández; [2018]
    Keywords : mini-tubers; Chlorophyll fluorescence; Leaf Area Index; small-scale farming;

    Abstract : Potatoes are by far the most produced fresh vegetable crop in South Africa. Remarkably, potato sales represent more than 30% of the turnover in the Fresh Produce Markets (FPM). READ MORE

  6. 5. Svartpricksjukans betydelse för skalkvalitet i matpotatis

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

    Author : Philip Zandelin; [2018]
    Keywords : svartpricksjuka; black dot; Colletotrichum coccodes; skalsjukdomar; potatis; Solanum tuberosum;

    Abstract : I Sveriges odlas mer än en halv miljon ton matpotatis (Solanum tuberosum) årligen. I takt med att potatisen tvättas och paketeras i allt större utsträckning har kraven på utseende och storlek fått en ökad betydelse. Det har inneburit att skalmissfärgningar fått en ökad betydelse. READ MORE