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16. Apple genomics for the Swedish breeding programme
Abstract : Swedish apple (Malus domestica Borkh.) cultivation is a niche market setting specific requirements on new apple cultivars. Notably, the growing season is short, especially in central and northern Sweden, and there are relatively few pesticides available, making resistance to diseases important. READ MORE
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17. Supporting Management of the Risk of Wind Damage in South Swedish Forestry
Abstract : Private forest owners in southern Sweden consider wind damage to be one of the most problematic risks from an economic perspective. A potential climate change also raises the question of the possible impact of such a climate change on the risk of wind damage. READ MORE
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18. Constructing the world in dialogue : a study of advisory situations in Swedish agriculture
Abstract : The thesis is about joint learning and dialogue in advisory situations. It has an explorative and reflective objective and the overarching aim is to explore communication in advisory situations as mediated by communicatively constructed and shared contexts. READ MORE
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19. Acidification of Swedish forest soils : evaluation of data from the Swedish forest soil inventory
Abstract : Acidification of forest soils in Sweden has negatively affected nutrient status and caused toxic effects on biota. The aim of this thesis was to investigate potential impacts of two drivers of acidification of forest soils in Sweden: (1) tree growth with subsequent harvest and (2) deposition of sulphur and nitrogen compounds. READ MORE
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20. Safety interventions in Swedish small-scale forestry
Abstract : In private non-industrial forestry, self-employed work has long been associated with high risks for injuries. This thesis is based on four studies that focused on two of the major high-risk activities in this sector in Sweden: two on felling, de-limbing and bucking trees with a chainsaw; and two on off-road use of quad bikes. READ MORE