Essays about: "soil science"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 96 essays containing the words soil science.

  1. 1. Effective soil organic carbon monitoring in perennial agriculture systems - Sampling protocol development and evaluation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Maja Holm; [2024]
    Keywords : Physical geography; ecosystem science; soil organic carbon; soil sampling; perennial crops; carbon sequestration; carbon farming; Kernza™; soil organic carbon stock; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Perennial agriculture systems are gaining ground as a more sustainable alternative to conventional annual agriculture, partly for their potential to increase the soil organic carbon (SOC) content. Carbon farming is another hot topic for SOC sequestration, as it creates economic incentives for farmers. READ MORE

  3. 2. Exploring patterns in risk factors for bark beetle attack during outbreaks triggered by drought stress with harvester data on attacked trees: A case study in Southeastern Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Nikolaos Kouskoulis; [2023]
    Keywords : Geography; GIS; Geographic Information Science; Forest ecosystems; Bark beetle outbreak; Southeastern Sweden; Predisposing factors; Triggering factors; Drought stress; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT Raising temperatures and climate variability have intensified extreme weather events worldwide. These extremes can enhance and trigger possible pest outbreaks. Bark beetle attacks have become a major concern in regions with extensive spruce forest areas. Southeastern Sweden has faced repeated outbreaks resulting in widespread tree loss. READ MORE

  4. 3. Undersökning av geosyntetiska markförstärkningsmetoder : geonät och geoceller

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Annica Wedholm; [2023]
    Keywords : markförstärkning; geosynteter; geonät; geoceller; markstabilisering; geoteknik; geokonstruktion;

    Abstract : En tillgänglig, trygg och säker trafikmiljö är betydelsefulla aspekter oavsett om du är bilist, cyklist eller gångtrafikant och därav blir stabila vägbyggen och underhåll av vägar väldigt viktigt. Vägar utgör en viktig del av vår infrastruktur och bidrar till ett fungerande samhälle. READ MORE

  5. 4. Poppelns tillväxt på granåker i Götaland

    University essay from SLU/School for Forest Management

    Author : Linus Olsson; Erik Månsson; [2023]
    Keywords : snabbväxande; lövträd;

    Abstract : Forskning angående poppel finns i dagsläget i mindre omfattning. Poppeln befinner sig i grundforskningsstadie och mer kunskap behövs för att bemästra ”Sveriges eukalyptus”. I studien har det utförts insamling av datamaterial från poppelbestånd som vuxit på två olika marktyper i Götaland. READ MORE

  6. 5. Growing on the roof : But in what? Examing substrates/growing media for rooftop farming

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Mikael Brocki; [2023]
    Keywords : urban rooftop agriculture; URTA; green roof; substrate; growing medium; organic matter; compost; vegetable; crop; yield; lettuce; tomato; pore; pore-size distribution;

    Abstract : Urban Rooftop Agriculture (URTA) is a novel field within urban vegetable production, which can help create access to local food in a rapidly urbanizing world. For these systems to succeed, it is vital to implement a proper choice of substrate/growing medium (SGM). READ MORE