• The accuracy and precision of age determination by dental cementum annuli in four northern cervids 

      Veiberg, Vebjørn; Nilsen, Erlend Birkeland; Rolandsen, Christer Moe; Heim, Morten; Andersen, Roy; Holmstrøm, Frode; Meisingset, Erling L.; Solberg, Erling Johan (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-10-23)
      Individual age is an important element in models of population demographics, but the limitations of the methods used for age determination are not always clear. We used known-age data from moose (Alces alces), red deer ...
    • Accuracy of the Copernicus High-Resolution Layer Imperviousness Density (HRL IMD) Assessed by Point Sampling within Pixels 

      Strand, Geir-Harald (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-07-28)
      The Copernicus high-resolution layer imperviousness density (HRL IMD) for 2018 is a 10 m resolution raster showing the degree of soil sealing across Europe. The imperviousness gradation (0–100%) per pixel is determined by ...
    • Acetylation of Pinus radiata delays hydrolytic depolymerisation by the brown-rot fungus Rhondonia placenta 

      Beck, Harold Greeley; Hegnar, Olav Aaseth; Fossdal, Carl Gunnar; Alfredsen, Gry (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-11-01)
      Acetylation of wood can provide protection against wood deteriorating fungi, but the exact degradation me- chanism remains unclear. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of acetylation of Pinus radiata wood ...
    • Achievable agricultural soil carbon sequestration across Europe from country-specific estimates 

      Rodrigues, Leonor; Hardy, Brieuc; Huyghebeart, Bruno; Fohrafellner, Julia; Fornara, Dario; Barančíková, Gabriela; Barcena, Teresa G.; De Boever, Maarten; Di Bene, Claudia; Feiziene, Dalia; Kätterer, Thomas; Laszlo, Peter; O’Sullivan, Lilian; Seitz, Daria; Leifeld, Jens (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-09-20)
      The role of soils in the global carbon cycle and in reducing GHG emissions from agriculture has been increasingly acknowledged. The ‘4 per 1000’ (4p1000) initiative has become a prominent action plan for climate change ...
    • Achieving best-fit configurations through advisory subsystems in AKIS: case studies of advisory service provisioning for diverse types of farmers in Norway 

      Klerkx, Laurens; Stræte, Egil Petter; Kvam, Gunn-Turid; Ystad, Eystein; Hårstad, Renate Marie Butli (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-05-10)
      Purpose: In light of the discussion on ‘best-fit’ in pluralistic advisory systems, this article aims to present and discuss challenges for advisory services in serving various types of farmers when they seek and acquire ...
    • Adapting Seasonal Sheep Production to Year-Round Fresh Meat and Halal Market in Norway 

      Bhatti, Muhammad Azher; Williams, Thomas; Hopkins, David Laurence; Asheim, Leif Jarle; Steinheim, Geir; Campbell, Michael; Eik, Lars Olav; Wynn, Peter Charles; Ådnøy, Tormod (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-03-14)
    • Adaptive biodiversity management of semi-natural hay meadows: The case of West-Norway 

      Wehn, Sølvi; Burton, Rob J.F.; Riley, Mark; Johansen, Line; Hovstad, Knut; Rønningen, Katrina (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)
      Worldwide semi-natural habitats of high biological value are in decline. Consequently, numerous AgriEnvironment Schemes (AESs) intended to halt biodiversity loss within these habitats have been implemented. One approach ...
    • Adaptive biodiversity management of semi-natural hay meadows: The case of West-Norway 

      Wehn, Sølvi; Burton, Rob J.F.; Riley, Mark; Johansen, Line; Hovstad, Knut; Rønningen, Katrina (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)
      Worldwide semi-natural habitats of high biological value are in decline. Consequently, numerous AgriEnvironment Schemes (AESs) intended to halt biodiversity loss within these habitats have been implemented. One approach ...
    • Adaptive biodiversity management of semi-natural hay meadows: The case of West-Norway 

      Wehn, Sølvi; Burton, Rob J.F.; Riley, Mark; Johansen, Line; Hovstad, Knut; Rønningen, Katrina (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-12-30)
      Worldwide semi-natural habitats of high biological value are in decline. Consequently, numerous AgriEnvironment Schemes (AESs) intended to halt biodiversity loss within these habitats have been implemented. One approach ...
    • Adipose gene expression profiles reveal insights into the adaptation of northern Eurasian semi-domestic reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) 

      Weldenegodguad, Melak; Pokharel, Kisun; Niiranen, Laura; Soppela, Päivi; Ammosov, Innokentyi; Honkatukia, Mervi; Lindeberg, Heli; Peippo, Jaana; Reilas, Tiina; Mazzullo, Nuccio; Mäkelä, Kari A.; Nyman, Tommi; Tervahauta, Arja; Herzig, Karl-Heinz; Stammler, Florian; Kantanen, Juha (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-10-07)
      Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) are semi-domesticated animals adapted to the challenging conditions of northern Eurasia. Adipose tissues play a crucial role in northern animals by altering gene expression in their tissues to ...
    • Adjusting the scent ratio: using genetically modified Vitis vinifera plants to manipulate European grapevine moth behaviour 

      Salvagnin, Umberto; Malnoy, Mickael; Thöming, Gunda; Tasin, Marco; Carlin, Silvia; Martens, Stefan; Vrhovsek, Urska; Angeli, Sergio; Anfora, Gianfranco (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-06-02)
      Herbivorous insects use olfactory cues to locate their host plant within a complex olfactory landscape. One such example is the European grapevine moth Lobesia botrana, a key pest of the grape in the Palearctic region, ...
    • Administration of spruce bark (Picea abies) extracts in young lambs exhibits anticoccidial efects but reduces milk intake and body weight gain 

      Blomstrand, Berit Marie; Enemark, Heidi L; Steinshamn, Håvard; Aasen, Inga Marie; Johanssen, Juni Rosann E.; Athanasiadou, Spiridoula; Thamsborg, Stig Milan; Sørheim, Kristin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-04-23)
      Background Eimeria spp. are widespread apicomplexan parasites known to cause coccidiosis in livestock, resulting in reduced animal welfare and productivity, particularly in sheep. The treatment options are limited, and ...
    • Adult European Seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) Perform Well on Alternative Circular-Economy-Driven Feed Formulations 

      Petereit, Jessica; Hoerterer, Christina; Bischoff-Lang, Adrian A.; Conceição, Luís E. C.; Pereira, Gabriella; Johansen, Johan; Pastres, Roberto; Buck, Bela H. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-06-14)
      There is an increasing need in the aquaculture industry for more sustainable and functional feed concepts for marine finfish. This study provides results for the effect of alternative feed formulations on health status, ...
    • Afforestation of a pasture in Norway did not result in higher soil carbon, 50 years after planting 

      Strand, Line Tau; Fjellstad, Wendy Jane; Jackson-Blake, Leah Amber; de Wit, Heleen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-12-06)
      Afforestation of marginal cultivated land is an internationally approved climate mitigation strategy, however, with uncertain implications for soil organic carbon (SOC) storage. We examined the effect of forest planting ...
    • Agricultural grasslands buffer density effects in red deer populations 

      Mysterud, Atle; Langvatn, Rolf; Meisingset, Erling L.; Rivrud, Inger Maren (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-12-29)
      Population densities of several cervid species have increased in recent decades in North America and Europe, and cervids frequently eat and damage agricultural crops. Competition and depletion of natural food resources are ...
    • Agronomic and Metabolomic Side-Effects of a Divergent Selection for Indol-3-Ylmethylglucosinolate Content in Kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) 

      Poveda, Jorge; Velasco, Pablo; de Haro, Antonio; Johansen, Tor Jacob; McAlvay, Alex C.; Möllers, Christian; Mølmann, Jørgen A; Ordiales, Elena; Rodríguez, Víctor M. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-06-14)
      Brassica oleracea var. acephala (kale) is a cruciferous vegetable widely cultivated for its leaves and flower buds in Europe and a food of global interest as a “superfood”. Brassica crops accumulate phytochemicals called ...
    • Alien plants, animals, fungi and algae in Norway: an inventory of neobiota 

      Sandvik, Hanno; Dolmen, Dag; Elven, Reidar; Falkenhaug, Tone; Forsgren, Elisabet; Hansen, Haakon; Hassel, Kristian; Husa, Vivian; Kjærstad, Gaute; Ødegaard, Frode; Pedersen, Hans Christian; Solheim, Halvor; Stokke, Bård Gunnar; Åsen, Per Arvid; Åström, Sandra Charlotte Helene; Brandrud, Tor Erik; Elven, Hallvard; Endrestøl, Anders; Finstad, Anders Gravbrøt; Fredriksen, Stein; Gammelmo, Øivind; Gjershaug, Jan Ove; Gulliksen, Bjørn; Hamnes, Inger Sofie; Hatteland, Bjørn Arild; Hegre, Hanne; Hesthagen, Trygve H.; Jelmert, Anders; Jensen, Thomas Correll; Johnsen, Stein Ivar; Karlsbakk, Egil; Magnusson, Christer; Nedreaas, Kjell Harald; Nordén, Björn; Oug, Eivind; Pedersen, Oddvar; Pedersen, Per Anker; Sjøtun, Kjersti; Skei, Jon Kristian; Solstad, Heidi; Sundheim, Leif; Swenson, Jon; Syvertsen, Per Ole; Talgø, Venche; Vandvik, Vigdis; Westergaard, Kristine Bakke; Wienerroither, Rupert; Ytrehus, Bjørnar; Hilmo, Olga; Henriksen, Snorre; Gederaas, Lisbeth (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-08-03)
      We present the results of an inventory and status assessment of alien species in Norway. The inventory covered all known multicellular neobiota, 2496 in total, 1039 of which were classified as naturalised. The latter ...
    • Alien species in Norway: results from quantitative ecological impact assessments 

      Sandvik, Hanno; Hilmo, Olga; Henriksen, Snorre; Elven, Reidar; Åsen, Per Arvid; Hegre, Hanne; Pedersen, Oddvar; Pedersen, Per Anker; Solstad, Heidi; Vandvik, Vigdis; Westergaard, Kristine Bakke; Ødegaard, Frode; Åström, Sandra Charlotte Helene; Elven, Hallvard; Endrestøl, Anders; Gammelmo, Øivind; Hatteland, Bjørn Arild; Solheim, Halvor; Nordén, Björn; Sundheim, Leif; Talgø, Venche; Falkenhaug, Tone; Gulliksen, Bjørn; Jelmert, Anders; Oug, Eivind; Sundet, Jan Henry; Forsgren, Elisabet; Finstad, Anders Gravbrøt; Hesthagen, Trygve H.; Nedreaas, Kjell Harald; Wienerroither, Rupert; Husa, Vivian; Fredriksen, Stein; Sjøtun, Kjersti; Steen, Henning; Hansen, Haakon; Hamnes, Inger Sofie; Karlsbakk, Egil; Magnusson, Christer; Ytrehus, Bjørnar; Pedersen, Hans Christian; Swenson, Jon; Syvertsen, Per Ole; Stokke, Bård Gunnar; Gjershaug, Jan Ove; Dolmen, Dag; Kjærstad, Gaute; Johnsen, Stein Ivar; Jensen, Thomas Correll; Hassel, Kristian; Gederaas, Lisbeth (Journal article, 2020)
      1. Due to globalisation, trade and transport, the spread of alien species is increasing dramatically. Some alien species become ecologically harmful by threatening native biota. This can lead to irreversible changes in ...
    • Allelopathic Potential of Teff Varieties and Effect on Weed Growth 

      Gebrehiwot, Haftamu Gebretsadik; Aune, Jens Bernt; Eklo, Ole Martin; Torp, Torfinn; Brandsæter, Lars Olav (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-06-16)
      Allelopathic potential of 10 teff varieties was assessed in laboratory experimentation (conducted in NIBIO, Norway), and determined with an agar-based bioassay using ryegrass and radish as model weeds. Field experiments ...
    • Allelopathic properties of Calliandra haematocephala Hassk. extracts and fractions as an alternative for weed management in quinoa and rice crops 

      Rueda-Ayala, Victor; Ramos-Guerrero, Luis A; Vargas-Jentzsch, Paul; Hernández, Betty; Höglind, Mats; Andújar, Dionisio (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-03-30)
      In this study, aqueous extracts of Calliandra haematocephala Hassk. leaves and inflorescences were tested on seeds of quinoa (Chenopodium album L.) and rice (Oryza sativa L.), and on some of the most noxious-associated ...