Essays about: "species priority"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 43 essays containing the words species priority.

  1. 6. What is a “good” forest? : a case study from Nepal to understand local women’s values for people-centred restoration

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

    Author : Tina Jahn; [2023]
    Keywords : people-centred restoration; forest restoration; community-based forest management; community forestry; social inclusion; gender inclusion; equity; livelihood benefits; participation;

    Abstract : Restoration is seen as a key strategy to counteract global issues of the climate crisis, deforestation, and land degradation. However, restoration initiatives are being criticised for failing to consider social and political dimensions, leading to negative effects on ecosystems and people. READ MORE

  3. 7. Health-hazardous Fungi in Feces from Feral Pigeons

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Elin Hermann; [2023]
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    Abstract : The spread of pathogens by animals is a global issue that poses a significant threat to human health. The feral pigeon (Columba livia forma domestica) lives in cities near humans, where it nests, eats, and litters. READ MORE

  4. 8. Optimised PCR protocol for ten microsatellite primers (SSRs) in Fragaria vesca : Facilitating future work analysing genetic diversity and developing efficient conservation strategies

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

    Author : Lisa Haglund; [2022]
    Keywords : Crop wild relatives CWR ; PCR; Microsatellites; Fragaria vesca; Conservation; Genetic diversity;

    Abstract : The world faces severe challenges in providing food security for a growing world population during climate change. This puts pressure on modern agriculture, including adapting crops to new environments and cultivation on less acreage. The tools for adapting crops exist within a species' genetic diversity. READ MORE

  5. 9. Den flytande ön : gestaltningsförslag för en flytande modul med ekologiska förstärkningsåtgärder vid Norr Mälarstrand i Stockholm

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

    Author : Anna Joos; [2022]
    Keywords : biodiversitet; ekologiska förstärkningsåtgärder; exploatering; förhöjda havsnivåer; förtätning; förlorade landytor; hållbara städer; klimatförändringar; urbanekologi; vattenkvalitet;

    Abstract : Runt om i världen sker idag stora landförluster till följd av förtätning av städer, exploatering av natur och land, förhöjda havsnivåer och kusterosion. Det resulterar i större konkurrens om de resterande landytorna; där de gröna ytorna ofta prioriteras lågt. Minskade naturarealer leder till försvagade habitat och ekosystem. READ MORE

  6. 10. Optimisation of PCR Protocol for Microsatellites in Vaccinium myrtillus : A first step in evaluating genetic diversity for future conservation

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Biologi

    Author : Sandra Fahlgren; [2022]
    Keywords : Crop wild relatives; Conservation; Genetic diversity; Vaccinium myrtillus; Microsatellites; PCR; Annealing temperature;

    Abstract : A growing world population means an increase in crop demand. At the same time climate change threatens food security as crops may become maladapted to a new environment. We need to adapt crops to increase crop yield and become resistant to a changed environment to meet this. READ MORE