Search for dissertations about: "agricultural decline"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 58 swedish dissertations containing the words agricultural decline.

  2. 21. Metabolomic and proteomic changes in Standardbred horses in training

    Author : Lisa Johansson; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Metabolomic and proteomic changes in blood plasma were analysed in 16 young Standardbred horses from the age of 1.5 to 3.5 years. All horses had the same training programme from September as 1. READ MORE

  4. 22. Exploring aspects of automation decisions : A study in the Swedish wood products industry

    Author : Roaa Salim; Mats Winroth; Kristina Säfsten; Jimmy Johansson; Kerstin Johansen; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; Sweden; Wood products industry; Manufacturing strategy; Automation decisions;

    Abstract : The wood products industry is important to Sweden's prosperity, and is currently facing several challenges by increased global competition. To avoid the gradual decline of the industry’s contribution to the country’s revenues and employment opportunities, the Swedish wood products industry needs to increase the proportion of the raw material that is refined. READ MORE

  5. 23. Shell formation and bone strength in laying hens : effects of age, daidzein and exogenous estrogen

    Author : Anna Wistedt; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : In Sweden almost 3.8% of all eggs are ruined due to cracked eggshells as shell quality declines with age during the laying period. This is a concern for food safety as well as an economical problem. Parallel with reduced shell quality the bone strength declines to an extent that the animal's welfare is threatened. READ MORE

  6. 24. Older Women and Food : Dietary Intake and Meals in Self-Managing and Disabled Swedish Females Living at Home

    Author : Jenny Andersson; Sölve Elmståhl; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; Domestic sciences; elderly; women; dietary intake; meals; self-managing; disabled; dietary assessment methods; participation rate; Hushållsvetenskap; Domestic science and nutrition; Hushålls- och kostvetenskap;

    Abstract : The aim of the present thesis was to study elderly self-managing and disabled women’s dietary intake and meals in relation to age, household structure (single-living or cohabitant), disability and cooking ability. The women were aged 64-88 years and living at home, in the mid-eastern part of Sweden. The self-managing women were randomly selected. READ MORE

  7. 25. Plant-microbe-soil interactions and soil nitrogen dynamics in boreal forests : development of nitrogen limitation

    Author : Robert Blasko; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Widespread nitrogen (N) limitation of plant growth in boreal forests is a well recognized phenomenon. Yet, the mechanisms responsible for the development of N limitation are unknown. By exploring the linkage between N cycling and microbial community structure, this thesis examines the role of soil microorganisms in N limitation development. READ MORE