Essays about: "tomato research"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 essays containing the words tomato research.

  1. 1. 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

  3. 2. Put your money where your mouth is: How do eco-labels and the perception of sustainability affect the value of a tomato?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Weinny Karlsson; Karl Parker; [2022-07-08]
    Keywords : Willingness to pay; van Westendorp; Tomatoes; ECO-labels; Regression analysis;

    Abstract : This study attempts to estimate willingness to pay for organic tomatoes according to university students in Gothenburg, Sweden. Previous research on the willingness to pay for ECO-labeled grocery products has been conducted. However, this research has either only been conducted on other individual goods or in other parts of the world. READ MORE

  4. 3. Antibiotic use and resistance in the food and agricultural sectors in Bangladesh : present risk factors and possible improvements

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Linnea Eberson; [2022]
    Keywords : AMR; Bangladesh; AMU; multidrug resistant MDR ; low-and middle-income countries;

    Abstract : Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the biggest threats against public health in the world. Antimicrobial substances are used within all different sectors and contribute to development of AMR. READ MORE

  5. 4. Detection of plant diseases in tomato leaves : With focus on providing explainability and evaluating user trust

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Nishanth Vijay; [2021]
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    Abstract : The transmission of diseases from unhealthy to healthy plants is one of the most disastrous threats to the agriculture industry. Diseases transferred spread like wild fire and have the potential to infest the whole farm if not detected early. READ MORE

  6. 5. Predicting Processing and Filling Equipment with Complex Food Rheology

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

    Author : Ayupry Diptasari; Cynthia Andriani; [2020]
    Keywords : filling behavior responses; pressure drop; rheology parameters; rheopexy; thixotropy; time-dependent; food engineering; livsmedelsteknik; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : As a food processing lines manufacturer with diverse product complexity, an understanding of fluid dynamics in a pipe system corresponding to the rheological properties and flow behavior is substantial. This will be beneficial to design suitable equipment and prevent processing-related issues, i.e. READ MORE