Essays about: "sustainable nutrition"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 97 essays containing the words sustainable nutrition.

  1. 11. Feeding Live or Dried Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Hermetia illucens) to laying hens – Effects on Immune Traits, Egg Quality, Feather Condition, Body and Organ Weights

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Adnan Aslam; [2023]
    Keywords : Black soldier fly; live larvae; dried larvae; immune response; egg quality; body weight; feather condition scoring;

    Abstract : Due to increasing prices and potential scarcity of soybean meal (SBM), there is growing demand for alternative and sustainable protein sources in poultry production. Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) have proven to be a suitable alternative based on nutritional value and sustainable production. READ MORE

  3. 12. Homestead gardening in rural Bangladesh : women’s contribution to sustainable local food system and security

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

    Author : Khondaker Nusrat Sharmin Tumpa; [2023]
    Keywords : Homestead gardening; sustainable; food system; food security; women;

    Abstract : This thesis presents qualitative research to explore women’s contribution to sustainable food systems and security through homestead gardening in rural Bangladesh. In rural Bangladesh, women frequently undertake homestead gardening, a traditional and widespread practice of producing different vegetables and rearing domestic animals in a small plot of land beside their house. READ MORE

  4. 13. Rabbit urine as a biopesticide and biofertilizer : how does a Kenyan cultural method compare to conventional chemical pesticide and fertilizer?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Kari Løe; [2023]
    Keywords : biopesticide; biofertilizers; rabbit urine; aphids; agriculture; Kenya;

    Abstract : The increased demand for food production has created higher needs for crop nutrients and protection. Although synthetic fertilizers and pesticides have increased food security and ensured yield for farmers worldwide, there are growing concerns about the environmental implications of over reliance of these fertilizers and pesticides as well as concern for pest resistance due to persistent pesticide use. READ MORE

  5. 14. Hur vi skapar en mer ekologiskt hållbar trädgård : med inspiration från skogen

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

    Author : Elin Granstrand; Evelina Lund; [2022]
    Keywords : Skogsträdgård; biologisk mångfald; ekologisk hållbarhet; ekosystem; ekosystemtjänster; trädgård;

    Abstract : Syftet med denna studie var att upplysa trädgårdsägare om den potential som trädgårdsytorna har att öka den biologiska mångfalden. Vi hoppas detta ska väcka intresse, kanske också en känsla av ansvar, för att själv skapa en mer hållbar trädgård. READ MORE

  6. 15. Development of a Semisolid Baobab-based Protein Snack

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : David Bergman; Olle Wikner; [2022]
    Keywords : Baobab; Protein; Plant protein; Oat; Pea; Rheology; Development; Innovation; PDCAAS; Gel; Protein solubility; Food technology; Agriculture and Food Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis was done in collaboration with the department of Food Technology at LTH, Aventure AB, and Arwa Foodtech AB. The aim of the project was to develop the base for a baobab based, spoonable protein snack, comparable to quarg but free from ingredients of animal origin. READ MORE