Essays about: "seed potato"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 11 essays containing the words seed potato.

  1. 6. Resistance against Dickeya solani in potato with the help of a susceptibility gene

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

    Author : Jon Bancic; [2017]
    Keywords : potato; Dickeya solani; susceptibility gene; blackleg;

    Abstract : Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is a staple crop across Europe, including Sweden. Among the reasons why it is so ubiquitous is its fairly easy cultivation, good adaptability to various climates, and high nutritional value. Today’s potato production is based on disease-free seed tubers. However, this technology often proves to be insufficient. READ MORE

  3. 7. Early detection of virus infections in potato by aphids and infrared remote sensing

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Crop Production Ecology

    Author : Maximilian Mayer; [2016]
    Keywords : infra-red; remote sensing; PVY; volatiles; Aphid attraction;

    Abstract : Potato is one of the most important crops worldwide. In recent years, breeding and advances in crop protection have made it possible to increase potato yield and production despite decreasing area harvested. Nonetheless problems with pests are still prevalent and can destroy big parts of the annual harvest. READ MORE

  4. 8. Hortikultur i fjällmiljö : typexempel Potatisbacken i Ammarnäs

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

    Author : Lisa Jonsén; [2015]
    Keywords : Lappland; Västerbotten; Ammarnäs; Potatisbacken; Solanum tuberosum; potatis; odlingszon 8; odling i kallt klimat; odlingshistoria;

    Abstract : Potatis är en av världens viktigaste jordbruksgrödor och odlas världen över. Här behandlas viktiga odlingsfaktorer inom potatisodling ur hänseende: Utsäde, sättning, bevattning, gödsling, växelbruk, träda, sjukdomar, kvalitetsnedsättningar, behandling av ovanjordisk vegetation, skörd och lagring. READ MORE

  5. 9. Situationen för lökodlingen i Sverige, Åland och Finland : en studie av lantbrukarnas syn på lökodlingen idag och i framtiden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Anders Dahlsjö; Lars-Johan Mattsson; [2011]
    Keywords : Lökodling; Företagsledning; Förutsättningar; Strategier; Utveckling;

    Abstract : Sammanfattning För tillfället råder en stor osäkerhet inom lökodlingen i såväl Sverige som Finland på grund av att bekämpningsmedlen Stomp och Totril, som är huvudherbicider i lökodlingen, kommer att förbjudas senast 2014. Det råder också en viss osäkerhet på grund av de låga prisnivåerna på lök de senaste åren. READ MORE

  6. 10. Influence of cover crops on the development of some soil-borne plant pathogens

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Crop Production Ecology

    Author : Maria Soldevilla Martinez; [2009]
    Keywords : Cover crop; Soil-borne pathogens; Sclerotinia sclerotiorum; Fusarium culmorum; Rhizoctonia solani; Suppression.;

    Abstract : The suppressive effects of different cover crops on soil-borne plant pathogens and the diseases caused by these, were investigated in greenhouse trials. Four different cover crops and three soil borne pathogens were studied as model organisms. READ MORE