Search for dissertations about: "Bolivian"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 61 swedish dissertations containing the word Bolivian.
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11. Geochemistry of Trace Elements in the Bolivian Altiplano : Effects of natural processes and anthropogenic activities
Abstract : The occurrence of As in groundwater in Argentina was known since 1917; however, the occurrence, distribution and mobilization of As and other trace elements (TEs) in groundwater in the Bolivian Altiplano are still quite unknown. An investigation applying a geochemical approach was conducted in the Poopó Basin and Lake Titicaca to understand processes of TEs in different systems such as water, soils, crops and sediments in mining areas. READ MORE
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12. Secondary Metabolites from Bolivian Plants- Isolation and Characterization
Abstract : Nature has been recognized as a rich source of potentially useful chemicals. Throughout the years, phytochemical studies have led to the discovery of an enormous number of natural products, their chemical diversity is unique and many of them possess various biological activities. READ MORE
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13. The rough journey to access health care : the case of leishmaniasis in the Bolivian rainforest
Abstract : Background: Leishmaniasis is a parasitic infectious disease transmitted by vectors that cause three main clinical syndromes: cutaneous (CL), mucosal (ML), and visceral (VL). Since VL is not relevant to this thesis, only CL and ML will be further discussed. READ MORE
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14. Bolivian tomatoes : genetic diversity, quality traits and value chains
Abstract : Bolivia is considered one of the centres of origin and distribution of tomatoes, and wild relatives harbouring potential genetic diversity and quality traits are preserved in germplasm collections. Tomato is the most commonly grown vegetable world-wide, but in Bolivia, tomatoes are lowyielding and have short shelf-life. READ MORE
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15. Anaerobic Digestion of Solid Residues on the Bolivian Altiplano
Abstract : Anaerobic digestion and the production of biogas can provide an efficient means of meeting energy needs locally and reducing organic loading due to untreated waste material in water recipients. Furthermore, residues after anaerobic digestion may be used as a fertilizer to improve the soil in many parts of the world. READ MORE