Search for dissertations about: "functional traits"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 162 swedish dissertations containing the words functional traits.
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16. Functional genomics approaches to dissect causal DNA variations in obesity and type 2 diabetes
Abstract : GWAS studies have identified hundreds of loci that associate with obesity and type 2 diabetes. However, the functional relevance of the genetic variants, and their impact on disease or traits, is largely unknown. READ MORE
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17. Plant community assembly and biodiversity: a spatio-temporal perspective
Abstract : Biodiversity, the variety of life at all organisational levels from genes to ecosystems, affects ecosystem processes and therefore the goods and services ecosystems provide. More research is needed to provide new insights into biodiversity changes and the processes that drive these changes, in order to formulate effective policy and conservation measures to stop the ongoing biodiversity loss. READ MORE
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18. A functional genomic investigation of an alternative life history strategy : The Alba polymorphism in Colias croceus
Abstract : Life history traits affect the timing and pattern of maturation, reproduction, and survival during an organism’s lifecycle and are the major components influencing Darwinian fitness. Co-evolved patterns of these traits are known as life history strategies (LHS) and variation occurs between individuals, populations, and species. READ MORE
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19. Teaching genetics - a linguistic challenge : A classroom study of secondary teachers' talk about genes, traits and proteins
Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis is to investigate how teachers talk about genetics in actual classroom situations. An understanding of how language is used in action can give detailed information about how the subject matter is presented to the students as well as insights in linguistic challenges. READ MORE
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20. Nitrogen use efficiency and related functional traits in wheat : influence of genotype and environment
Abstract : Efficient use of nitrogen (N) is essential to decrease negative impacts of agriculture on the environment. This thesis evaluated the nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) of various wheat varieties, identified traits associated with high NUE and investigated the gene NAM-B1 in relation to some of these traits. READ MORE