A contribution to the effects of industrial toxins in water bodies
The influence of some hormonally active substances of industrial origin that are widespread in water bodies on the sperm production and quality of male rainbow trout (O. mykiss), brown trout (S.trutta f.fario) and grayling (Th....
Supervision and controlling of breeding material for endangered livestock breeds
The Austrian Gene Conservation Program 2000 to preserve genetic diversity in small populations of rare breeds of livestock prescribes the use of a population planning program.
Scientific supervision ÖNGENE (from June 1, 2002 to HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein)
Preservation and expansion of the populations of the 30 agricultural animal breeds recognized as endangered in cooperation with the responsible breeding organizations. The practical implementation of the ÖNGENE...
Genetic differentiation of cattle breeds
A number of autochthonous cattle breeds still exist in Austria today, which are more or less closely related due to their breeding history.
Documentation of the soil and grassland condition on the Moarhof
Due to the conversion of the Moarhof to organic farming, it is necessary to survey the current situation of the soil and grassland. This basic data can be used for later comparisons to...
Influence of grassland reseeding on short grass pastures
During the growing season, the composition of the sward, the total plant biomass production and the growth height should be determined. This is intended to check the need for reseeding in short grass pastures and...
Environmental ecological effects of crop rotation with different fertilization and management
The 1998 Kyoto Protocol obliges EU states to reduce greenhouse gases by 8% from 2008 to 2012 based on 1990 and by 2005 to demonstrate that this goal can be credibly achieved.
Investigations into the occurrence of silver scab (Helminthosporium solani)
Silver scurf is a major disease of potatoes that becomes apparent sometimes during the growing season but mostly during storage.
Seeds and marketing quality of winter wheat in organic farming
The production of seeds in organic farming represents an economically interesting branch of business. The production of organic seeds, which are required in larger quantities due to the increase in organic farms, represents...
Organic farming: the topic of potato cultivation
Suitability of different potato varieties in the Alpine region. Since potato cultivation represents an important economic sector in various valleys and basins in the Alpine region, and especially under the conditions of organic farming...