Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research

Regulation of the Biosynthesis of Phenolic Compounds in Vaccinium Berries

Abstract Vaccinium berries are among the food ingredients with the highest levels and most diverse compositions of phenolic compounds, including anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins, and flavonols along with hydroxycinnamic acids. The biosynthesis of these compounds through the phenyl...

WP5 of NBS4AQUAMISSION project: D.5.1. NIBIO's protocol of water sampling, filtration, storage, and transport of filters for environmental DNA (eDNA) analyses in the NBS4AQUAMISSION project

This document details the technical procedure established by Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (Norway) for environmental DNA (eDNA) sample management within the NBS4AQUAMISSION project, thereby establishing a standardized protocol for all consortium partners. This deliv...

Rethinking common gardens for forest tree species in the face of climate change

Abstract Key message Maintaining forest resilience under climate change depends on understanding genetic adaptation and preserving diversity. Long-term common garden networks are essential for revealing how species and populations perform across life stages and environments. When...

From Waste to Wealth: Boosting Productivity in Kenyan Smallholder Farmer Fields with Fluopyram-Treated Banana Fibre

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is a key staple crop in Kenya, where plant-parasitic nematodes are among the most damaging yield constraints for smallholder farmers. This study evaluated fluopyram-treated banana fibre paper, a biodegradable carrier for targeted delivery of ultra-low n...

Gradient analysis of relationships between soil, decomposition of human remains, and external factors in graves in four Norwegian municipalities

Based upon a dataset collected from 61 graves directly by cemetery workers, incorporated in their daily practice, two decomposition gradients of coffin and human remains were found using Principal Component Analysis (PCA). The first main gradient represented variation in decompos...

Significant fine-scale population differentiation in two common bumblebee species (B. pascuorum and B. lapidarius) detected in Northern Europe

Abstract Bumblebees are keystone pollinators which facilitate the reproduction of a wide range of wild and agricultural plants. Their abundance and diversity have been severely reduced by anthropogenic stressors such as widespread land-use change and habitat fragmentation. Howeve...

Transforming heterogeneous fibreboard waste into form-pressed bio-polyester composites

Abstract Efficient recycling of fibreboard production residues is hindered by their chemical heterogeneity, fine particle size and low bulk density, which limit transport and reprocessing in conventional processing routes. This study investigates the transformation of heterogeneo...