Search for dissertations about: "fruits"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 104 swedish dissertations containing the word fruits.

  2. 11. Distribution patterns of fleshy-fruited woody plants at local and regional scales

    Author : Matilda Arnell; Ove Eriksson; Johan Ehrlén; Sara A.O. Cousins; Angela Moles; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Fleshy fruits; woody plants; dispersal; distribution patterns; range filling; dispersal limitation; historical land use; spatial associations; point-pattern analysis; recruitment; reproduction; pollination; fruit set; fruit-removal; Daphne mezereum; Plant Ecology; växtekologi;

    Abstract : Fleshy-fruited woody plants share a long history with humans, providing us with food and wood material. Because of this relation, we have actively moved some of these plants across landscapes and continents. READ MORE

  4. 12. Chemical analysis to promote the use of wild fruits from Mozambique

    Author : Telma Magaia; Livsmedelsteknik; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; pulps; kernels; consumption; fat; protein; minerals; dietary fibre;

    Abstract : Abstract Wild fruit trees have significant cultural and socio-economic value in rural areas of Mozambique. Most of the wild fruits are seasonal and are available mainly in the wet season. Generally they have a short shelf-life and are eaten fresh or after minimal processing; the most common method of preservation is sun-drying. READ MORE

  5. 13. Factors affecting the anthocyanidin concentration in fruits of Vaccinium myrtillus L

    Author : Andreas Åkerström; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Vaccinium myrtillus, a small dwarf-shrub native to northern Europe has received much attention during recent decades because of its economic value and as a result of the health promoting substances found in the fruits. The work outlined in this thesis focused on the effects of exogenous factors such as temperature, light and nutrient availability on the concentration of anthocyanidins in the fruits. READ MORE

  6. 14. Protective factors in childhood allergy related to diet and lifestyle

    Author : Helen Rosenlund; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Allergy; antibiotics; antipyretics; asthma; biodynamic; diet; eczema; fruits; measles infection; measles vaccination; multivitamins; rhinitis; sensitization; vegetables;

    Abstract : The prevalence of allergic disease among children has increased markedly during several decades. The reasons behind the increase remain unclear, but lifestyle and environmental factors associated with the Western way of living seem to be of importance. READ MORE

  7. 15. Effect of fruit flavors on anaerobic digestion : inhibitions and solutions

    Author : Rachma Wikandari; Högskolan i Borås; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Fruit wastes; Fruit flavors; Anaerobic digestion; Biogas; Leaching pretreatment; Membrane bioreactors; Resource Recovery; Resursåtervinning; Resource Recovery; Resursåtervinning; Resource Recovery;

    Abstract : Fruits are among the most important commodities in global trading due to its fundamental nutritional values. In 2012, the fruits supply was 115 kg/person/year, however, only 50 % of the fruits reached their consumers and the rest ended up as waste during the long fruit supply chain. READ MORE