Essays about: "soil food web"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words soil food web.

  1. 1. Integrating horticultural and arable crops : a sustainable way to increase vegetable production in Scania?

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

    Author : Stina Helena Mortensen; [2022]
    Keywords : Horticulture; agriculture; vegetables; crop rotation; crop sequence; diversification; integration; ecosystem services; farmers’ attitudes;

    Abstract : Modern arable production is associated with a highly homogenous landscape with few cultivated species and is relying heavily on external chemical inputs. Intensive vegetable production, on the other hand, is associated with environmental costs such as increased risk of nutrient leaching and loss of soil organic matter. READ MORE

  3. 2. Simple Indoor Environmental Monitoring System for Houseplant using Web and Mobile Applications

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Maher Jabbar; [2020]
    Keywords : Houseplant monitoring system; Environmental sensors; Raspberry; Web Application; Mobile Application; Internet of Things.;

    Abstract : In recent times, attention to the indoor plants in the houses has increased, which can be used to produce food or just for decoration and for health purposes. However, moving plants from their original place in nature to a closed place leads to negative effects due to changing environmental parameters around them. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Role of Soil Biology and Plant Health – Brandywine Tomatoes Grown with Different Microbial Additions

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Mikael Eriksson; [2020]
    Keywords : Soil biology; soil health; soil food web; inoculation; compost; microbes; tomato plants;

    Abstract : The microbial life in the soil is essential for providing a functioning habitat for plants to grow. A literature study was conducted to investigate the knowledge and science behind soil biology. The purpose of this study was to define what is soil health and how it is influenced by the soil microbial communities. READ MORE

  5. 4. Farmers' perceptions of climate change : a quantitative study of Scanian farmers

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

    Author : Johan Tejler; [2019]
    Keywords : farmers perceptions; climate change; questionnaires; IPA; adaptation; Scania;

    Abstract : In this thesis, farmers` perceptions of climate change have been examined. Questionnaires were sent to 400 cereal farmers in the southernmost county of Sweden, Scania, of whom 221 replied. READ MORE

  6. 5. Biotiska faktorers inverkan på markstrukturen

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : Sanna Krüger Persson; [2017]
    Keywords : markstruktur; näringsväv; feedback; markorganismer; aggregat;

    Abstract : Soil structure is a key factor in the functioning of soil, including its ability to support root growth. Soil structure influences the circulation of nutrients and affects the gas exchange, and acts as habitat for the soil organisms. READ MORE