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Pinpointing regulatory protein phosphatase 2A subunits involved in beneficial symbiosis between plants and microbes
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-04-16)Background PROTEIN PHOSPHATASE 2A (PP2A) expression is crucial for the symbiotic association between plants and various microbes, and knowledge on these symbiotic processes is important for sustainable agriculture. Here ... -
Plant root-exudates recruit hyperparasitic bacteria of phytonematodes by altered cuticle aging: Implications for biological control strategies
(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-produced Vaccines: Future Applications in Aquaculture
(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
(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 ... -
Policy measures to preserve Norwegian coastal and fjord landscapes in small-scale farming systems
(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
(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
(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. ... -
Polyphenols journey through blood-brain barrier towards neuronal protection
(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
(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
(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 ... -
Postharvest needle retention in Norway spruce Christmas trees
(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
(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 ... -
The Potential for Decision Support Tools to Improve the Management of Root-Feeding Fly Pests of Vegetables in Western Europe
(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 ... -
Potential impacts of a future Nordic bioeconomy on surface water quality
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-09-12)Nordic water bodies face multiple stressors due to human activities, generating diffuse loading and climate change. The ‘green shift’ towards a bio-based economy poses new demands and increased pressure on the environment. ... -
PPMaP: Reproducible and Extensible Open-Source Software for Plant Phenological Phase Duration Prediction and Mapping in Sub-Saharan Africa
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-10-30)Understanding the detailed timing of crop phenology and their variability enhances grain yield and quality by providing precise scheduling of irrigation, fertilization, and crop protection mechanisms. Advances in information ... -
Practical reestablishement of golf greens following winter damages - A field study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-04-16)Dead greens in spring due to winterkill is common on Nordic golf courses. The objective of this research was to evaluate drop seeding, spike seeding and slit seeding of creeping bentgrass (Agrostis stolonifera L.‘007’) and ... -
Predicting Aggregate Degradation in Forest Roads in Northwest Oregon
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-07-03)In the Pacific Northwest, forest roads have the potential to cause significant environmental degradation, especially to water resources due to increased sediment production. The goal of this research is to improve the ... -
Predicting delay factors when chipping wood at forest roadside landings
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-05-15)Chipping of bulky biomass assortments at roadside landings is a common and costly step in the biomass-to-energy supply chain. This operation normally involves one chipping unit and one or several transport trucks working ... -
Predicting field N2O emissions from crop residues based on their biochemical composition: A meta-analytical approach
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-12-27)Crop residue incorporation is a common practice to increase or restore organic matter stocks in agricultural soils. However, this practice often increases emissions of the powerful greenhouse gas nitrous oxide (N2O). ... -
Prediction and model-assisted estimation of diameter distributions using Norwegian national forest inventory and airborne laser scanning data
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-04-07)Diameter at breast height (DBH) distributions offer valuable information for operational and strategic forest management decisions. We predicted DBH distributions using Norwegian national forest inventory and airborne laser ...