Search for dissertations about: "Skogsvetenskap"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 308 swedish dissertations containing the word Skogsvetenskap.
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1. Fungal assemblages in forest trees : influence of internal and external conditions
Abstract : Forest trees host a plethora of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi) whose roles and diversity are still poorly understood despite the increased scientific interest for the past decades. The thesis focuses on the diversity of endophytic and epiphytic fungi in the aerial tissues of broadleaved trees. READ MORE
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2. Establishment and early management of young forest in Sweden : stand structure, spatial design and pre-commercial thinning
Abstract : Demands on forests have shifted from one (production) to multiple ecosystem services. New management strategies need to be developed to balance production and other services. In this thesis, I evaluate alternative forest management strategies to balance production, profit, and multiple ecosystem services. READ MORE
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3. Silviculture of oak for high-quality wood production : effects of thinning on crown size, volume growth and stem quality in even-aged stands of pedunculate oak (Quercus robur L.) in Northern Europe
Abstract : Oak is one of the most valuable noble hardwood species in Europe. The production of high-quality wood is associated with long rotations and high labour costs. READ MORE
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4. Reforestation by direct seeding of beech and oak : influence of granivorous rodents and site preparation
Abstract : In southern Scandinavia there is a general desire to increase the amount of broadleaved forest using, for example, beech and oak, in order to preserve biodiversity and spread risk in the face of climate change. In order to realise this goal cheaper regeneration methods are needed. READ MORE
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5. Endophytic fungi in elms : implications for the integrated management of Dutch elm disease
Abstract : Integrated pest management calls for new biocontrol solutions in management of forest diseases. Endophytic fungi that are commonly found in tree tissue may have potential in biocontrol. READ MORE