Search for dissertations about: "plant projects"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 49 swedish dissertations containing the words plant projects.
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1. Cell wall chemotyping for functional genomics : applications of pyrolysis-gas chromatography / mass spectrometry
Abstract : The interest in lignocellulose as a sustainable resource for energy and materials has fueled research on biotechnology applications in tree breeding to improve biomass production and wood properties. An important aspect of this research is the basic understanding of gene function in wood formation, where analysis of wood chemistry and wood structure is of utmost importance. READ MORE
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2. Carbon allocation in aspen trees
Abstract : Trees allocate assimilated carbon between growth and storage. In this PhD thesis, Iinvestigated the regulation of carbon allocation during tree growth both attranscriptional as well as whole-tree level, and with a focus on wood formation. READ MORE
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3. Molecular regulation of vascular cambium identity and activity
Abstract : In plants, secondary development and wood formation originates from the cell divisions within the vascular meristem, where the vascular stem cells are located. This thesis work presents my results on the molecular regulation of vascular cambium stem cell identity and activity. READ MORE
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4. Ecosystem response to dam removal
Abstract : This thesis aims to improve our understanding of how riverine ecosystems respond to dam removal. Riverine and particularly riparian ecosystems are among the most variable and important features of all landscapes. READ MORE
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5. Resource Combining across Inter-organisational Project Boundaries
Abstract : This thesis focuses on the interplay between resource use and development that takes place in relation to inter-organisational research projects. Research and development efforts are characterised by resource combining in collaboration and networks among actors. One way of organising such efforts is inter-organisational projects. READ MORE