Search for dissertations about: "Ecosystem processes"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 262 swedish dissertations containing the words Ecosystem processes.
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11. Connections between biodiversity and ecosystem functioning in large-scale natural ecosystems
Abstract : Billions of years of evolution have given us a planet that supports a remarkable diversity of life. Estimates for the number of Eukaryotic species frequently number in the millions and the Prokaryotes are much more diverse than that. This biodiversity makes up the ecosystems that we, as humans, rely on to sustain almost every aspect of our lives. READ MORE
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12. Hydrophysical processes governing brownification : A case study of Lake Bolmen, Sweden
Abstract : Access to water of good quality and quantity has become more challenging because of a changing climate, as well as an increase in the use of natural resources, which has lead to altered water chemistry. One of these changes is known as brownification, resulting from a higher organic matter content causing a yellow-brown color of surface waters. READ MORE
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13. Digitalization and innovation in the real estate and facility management sectors - an ecosystem perspective
Abstract : Digitalization has become a topic of several presentations and discussions in real estate industry seminars in recent years. Often the speeches are about why the real estate industry needs digitalization, presenting threats and opportunities for the participants of the seminars. READ MORE
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14. Impact of cold climate on boreal ecosystem processes : exploring data and model uncertainties
Abstract : The impact of cold climate on physical and biological processes, especially the role of air and soil temperature in recovering photosynthesis and transpiration in boreal forests, was investigated in a series of studies. A process-based ecosystem model (CoupModel) considering atmospheric, soil and plant components was evaluated and developed using Generalized Likelihood Uncertainty Estimation (GLUE) and detailed measurements from three different sites. READ MORE
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15. Managing Mangrove Ecosystem Services for Local Livelihoods and Adaptations in Tanzania
Abstract : Recognizing the importance of ecosystem services (ES) for peoples' livelihoods and well-being is important for decision-making processes on conservation. Mangrove ecosystems in Tanzania are protected by law, but they continue to be exposed to degradation and loss, and there is still limited information about the awareness, preferences, status and trends of the ES they provide. READ MORE