Search for dissertations about: "plant biotechnology thesis"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 219 swedish dissertations containing the words plant biotechnology thesis.

  2. 16. Development of Lepidium campestre into a new oil and catch crop

    Author : Emelie Ivarson; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : A growing world population and dwindling fossil oil reserves demand an increase in the world plant oil production. The possibility to increase the area of cultivated land is limited due to the shortage of arable land. Also, the possibility for increasing the oil content in the limited number of cultivated oil crops is restricted. READ MORE

  4. 17. Diversity of beans grown in Kyrgyzstan and marker-aided breeding for resistance to Bean common mosaic virus and anthracnose

    Author : Sergay Hegay; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is an important export crop in Kyrgyzstan since the end of the 20th century. Kyrgyzstan produces about 70,000 t of common beans per year, which provides jobs to 76% of the population in the Talas region. READ MORE

  5. 18. Molecular responses against Heterobasidion annosum s.l. in Picea abies

    Author : Miguel Nemesio Gorriz; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Norway spruce [Picea abies (L.) Karst.] is a main tree species in European forests and is important both ecologically and economically. The root rot fungus Heterobasidion annosum sensu lato (s. READ MORE

  6. 19. Lipids in seeds of oat (Avena spp.), a potential oil crop : content, quality, metabolism, and possibilities for improvement

    Author : Svetlana Leonova; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : New oil crops with high yield and oil content are urgently needed. Oat is the only cereal that accumulates substantial amount of lipids in the endosperm. This gives it potential as an oil crop, which could address both nutritional and environmental concerns of modern society. READ MORE

  7. 20. Analyses of genetic diversity and desirable traits in sesame (Sesamum indicum L., Pedaliaceae) : implication for breeding and conservation

    Author : Toan Duc Pham; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Sesame (Sesamum indicum L., Pedaliaceae) is a traditional oil crop cultivated in Vietnam and Cambodia. It is known as the king of oil seeds in Vietnam due to the high oil content (50-60%) in its seed. READ MORE