• Plant defense under Arctic light conditions: Can plants withstand invading pests? 

      Mithöfer, Axel; Riemann, Michael; Faehn, Corine Alexis; Mrazova, Anna; Jaakola, Laura (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-11-24)
      Global warming is predicted to change the growth conditions for plants and crops in regions at high latitudes (>60° N), including the Arctic. This will be accompanied by alterations in the composition of natural plant and ...
    • Plant root-exudates recruit hyperparasitic bacteria of phytonematodes by altered cuticle aging: Implications for biological control strategies 

      Mohan, Sharad; Kumar, K. Kiran; Sutar, Vivek; Saha, Supradip; Rowe, Janet; Davies, Keith (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-06-09)
      Phytonematodes are globally important functional components of the belowground ecology in both natural and agricultural soils; they are a diverse group of which some species are economically important pests, and environmentally ...
    • Plant selection for roadside rain gardens in cold climates using real-scale studies of thirty-one herbaceous perennials 

      Laukli, Ane Kirstine; Vinje, Hilde; Haraldsen, Trond; Vike, Eva (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-10-22)
      Plant selection for rain gardens along streets and roads in cold climates can be complicated, as the plants are subjected to combined stresses including periodic inundation, de-icing salts, road dust, splashes of water ...
    • Plant-made vaccines against viral diseases in humans and farm animals 

      Su, Hang; van Erde, André; Rimstad, Espen; Bock, Ralph; Branza-Nichita, Norica; Yakovlev, Igor; Liu Clarke, Jihong (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023-03-28)
      Plants provide not only food and feed, but also herbal medicines and various raw materials for industry. Moreover, plants can be green factories producing high value bioproducts such as biopharmaceuticals and vaccines. ...
    • Plant-produced Vaccines: Future Applications in Aquaculture 

      Su, Hang; Yakovlev, Igor; Eerde, André van; Su, Jianguo; Clarke, Jihong Liu (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-08-12)
      Aquaculture has undergone rapid development in the past decades. It provides a large part of high-quality protein food for humans, and thus, a sustainable aquaculture industry is of great importance for the worldwide food ...
    • Planting Material of Enset (Ensete ventricosum), a Key Food Security Crop in Southwest Ethiopia, Is a Key Element in the Dissemination of Plant-Parasitic Nematode Infection 

      Kidane, Selamawit Araya; Haukeland, Solveig; Meressa, Beira H.; Hvoslef-Eide, Anne Kathrine; Coyne, Danny L. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-07-09)
      Enset (Ensete ventricosum), is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the family Musaceae, along with banana and plantain. Despite wild populations occurring in eastern, central and southern Africa, it is only in Ethiopia ...
    • Plot size matters: Toward comparable species richness estimates across plot-based inventories 

      Portier, Jeanne; Zellweger, Florian; Zell, Jürgen; Alberdi Asensio, Iciar; Bosela, Michal; Breidenbach, Johannes; Šebeň, Vladimír; Wüest, Rafael O.; Rohner, Brigitte (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-06-12)
      To understand the state and trends in biodiversity beyond the scope of monitoring programs, biodiversity indicators must be comparable across inventories. Species richness (SR) is one of the most widely used biodiversity ...
    • Policy measures to preserve Norwegian coastal and fjord landscapes in small-scale farming systems 

      Asheim, Leif Jarle; Thorvaldsen, Pål; Rivedal, Synnøve (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-11-27)
      The open landscapes produced over centuries by small-scale farming in Norwegian coastal and fjord areas are threatened by agricultural abandonment, raising public concern for maintenance of the species-rich and valuable ...
    • Pollinizer efficacy of several ‘Ingeborg’ pear pollinizers in Hardanger, Norway, examined using microsatellite markers 

      Gasi, Fuad; Pojskic, Naris; Kurtovic, Mirsad; Kaiser, Clive; Hjeltnes, Stein Harald; Fotiric-Aksic, Milica; Meland, Mekjell (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-12)
      ‘Ingeborg’ is currently the main commercial pear cultivar grown in Norway. However, fruit set and subsequent yields of this cultivar have proven to be variable and overall low averaging 10–20 t·ha−1. Pear seeds found in ...
    • Pollution by Antibiotics and Antimicrobial Resistance in LiveStock and Poultry Manure in China, and Countermeasures 

      Tian, Ming; He, Xinmiao; Feng, Yanzhong; Wang, Wentao; Chen, Heshu; Gong, Ming; Liu, Di; Clarke, Jihong Liu; van Eerde, André (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-05-06)
      The demand for animal protein has increased considerably worldwide, especially in China, where large numbers of livestock and poultry are produced. Antibiotics have been widely applied to promote growth and prevent diseases. ...
    • Polyphenolics and Chemical Profiles of Domestic Norwegian Apple (Malus x domestica Borkh.) Cultivars 

      Akšić, Milica Fotirić; Nešović, Milica; Ćirić, Ivanka; Tešić, Živoslav; Pezo, Lato; Tosti, Tomislav; Gašić, Uroš; Dojčinović, Biljana; Lončar, Biljana; Meland, Mekjell (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-06-30)
      Using modern analytical techniques, a comprehensive study of the chemical composition of fruits from apple cultivars grown in Western Norway during 2019 and 2020 was done. Metals, sugars, organic acids, antioxidant tests, ...
    • Polyphenols journey through blood-brain barrier towards neuronal protection 

      Figueira, I.; Garcia, G.; Pimpao, R.C.; Terrasso, A.P.; Costa, I.; Almeida, A.F.; Tavares, L.; Pais, T.F.; Pinto, P.; Ventura, M.R.; Filipe, A.; McDougall, G. J.; Stewart, Derek; Kim, K.S.; Palmela, I.; Brites, D.; Brito, M.A.; Brito, C.; Santos, C. N. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-09-13)
      Age-related complications such as neurodegenerative disorders are increasing and remain cureless. The possibility of altering the progression or the development of these multifactorial diseases through diet is an emerging ...
    • Population Structure of Sclerotinia subarctica and Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in England, Scotland and Norway 

      Clarkson, John P.; Warmington, Rachel J.; Walley, Peter G.; Denton-Giles, Matthew; Barbetti, Martin J.; Brodal, Guro; Nordskog, Berit (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      Sclerotinia species are important fungal pathogens of a wide range of crops and wild host plants. While the biology and population structure of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum has been well-studied, little information is available ...
    • Positive responses of coastal dune plants to soil conditioning by the invasive Lupinus nootkatensis 

      Hanslin, Hans Martin; Kollmann, Johannes (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-08-26)
      Invasive nitrogen-fixing plants drive vegetation dynamics and may cause irreversible changes in nutrient-limited ecosystems through increased soil resources. We studied how soil conditioning by the invasive alien Lupinus ...
    • Possibility of Vegetable Soybean Cultivation in North Europe 

      Zeipina, Solvita; Vågen, Ingunn Molund; Lepse, Liga (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-07-01)
      The interest in cultivation of vegetable soybeans, also known as edamame, in the North Europe region has increased during the last years due to their high nutritional value and excellent taste properties. During the last ...
    • Postharvest needle retention in Norway spruce Christmas trees 

      Pettersson, Martin; Talgø, Venche; Johnskås, Odd Ragnar; Skage, Jan-Ole; Torp, Torfinn; Fløistad, Inger (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-07-22)
      Norway spruce (Picea abies) is a widely used Christmas tree species in the Nordic countries. Postharvest needle retention is an important characteristic for Christmas trees and compared to many fir (Abies) species, Norway ...
    • Potato Cyst Nematodes: A New Threat to Potato Production in East Africa 

      Mburu, Harrison; Cortada, Laura; Haukeland, Solveig; Ronno, Wilson; Nyongesa, Moses; Kinyua, Zachary; Bargul, Joel L.; Coyne, Danny (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-05-25)
      Potato cyst nematodes (PCN), such as Globodera rostochiensis and Globodera pallida, are quarantine restricted pests of potato causing major yield and financial losses to farmers. G. rostochiensis was first reported from ...
    • Potential demand for synthetic meat 

      Gustavsen, Geir Wæhler; Mittenzwei, Klaus (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      The demand for meat products is rising globally. A potential substitute for meat is synthetic meat, meat produce d in the laboratory. Synthetic meat is not in the market yet due to high production costs and regulatory ...
    • The Potential for Decision Support Tools to Improve the Management of Root-Feeding Fly Pests of Vegetables in Western Europe 

      Collier, Rosemary; Mazzi, Dominique; Schjøll, Annette; Schorpp, Quentin; Thöming, Gunda; Johansen, Tor Jacob; Meadow, Richard; Meyling, Nicolai Vitt; Cortesero, Anne-Marie; Vogler, Ute; Gaffney, Michael T.; Hommes, Martin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-06-13)
      Several important vegetable crops grown outdoors in temperate climates in Europe can be damaged by the root-feeding larvae of Diptera (Delia radicum, Delia floralis, Chamaepsila rosae, Delia platura, Delia florilega, Delia ...
    • The potential for using aerated steam to eradicate strawberry mite and two-spotted spider mite on strawberry transplants 

      Johansen, Nina S; Trandem, Nina; Le, Vinh Hong; Stensvand, Arne (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-11-03)
      In this study, we investigated if a steam treatment program used to produce disease-free strawberry transplants has the potential to also eliminate strawberry mite (Phytonemus pallidus) and two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus ...