Institute of Earth Systems

2014

2014

Scotto, M. A.
Planning and Cultural Heritage Conservation - Are Urban Conservation Areas being Protected in Malta?

Attard, L.
The Effect of Soil Solarisation and Biofumigation on Crop Yield and Nematode Population in Greenhouses

Camilleri, S.
Effective Agriculture Policy - A Case Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Agriculture Land Management Policies in Malta

Caruana, U.
Ethnobotanical Evaluation of Plants used by the Gozitan Community

Leone Ganado, C.
A Study on Citrus Somatic Embryogenesis - A Protocol for Use in Citrus Sanitation

Muscat, A.
Countering the Threats to Maltese Agriculture from Harmful Alien Species

Agius, C.
Policy Context of the Endemic Flora of the Maltese Islands in a Changing Taxonomic Landscape

Allen, R.
Climate Change and Protected areas: Responses from US National Parks

Armaiz Nolla, K. A.
Offshore Wind Energy in the US Mid-Altlantic Region and the EPA Clean Power Plan Proposed Rule

Flagel, J.
Examining the Effectiveness of Ecotourism as a Funding Source for Protected Area Management in Guyana

Hemeon, K. M.
Polyculture Bioremediation: An analysis of Potential Nitrogen Assimilation and Removal By MYA Arenaria, Gracilaria Tikvahiae and Ulva Lactuca Harvests In The Corsica River, MD

Lockwood, M. J.
An Analysis of US/Canadian Fisheries Policy in Regards to Pacific Salmon and the Preservation of Indigeneity in the Pacific Northwest

Sheats, M. J.
Performance Quantification of Extensive Green Roof Substrate Blend: Expanded Shale and Biochar

Austad, M.
A Stenoecious breeding passerine as indicator of environmental change: the case of Sylvia conspicillata, Malta

Azzopardi, J.
Assessing Physical and Social Beach Carrying Capacity in Ramla Bay and Marsalforn Bay on the island of Gozo, Malta

Azzopardi Schellmann, C.
Asian Medicinal Products Derived from Wildlife: A review of public and practitioner perspectives, trade patterns and trends

Bajada, F.
Creating an inventory of ecosystem services for selected Natura 2000 sites in Malta

Bajada, R.
Investigating the Socio-cultural Dimension of the Lampuka (Coryphaena hippurus)

Borg, B.
A Sustainable Energy Plan for the Land Observatory at Kuncizzjoni, Malta

Camilleri, C.
Examination of sustainability of quarrying on the Maltese Islands' social, environmental and economic spheres

Caruana, J.
An investigation of the impact of alien flora on the biotopes at Ahrax Tal-Mellieha

Caruana. M.
Long-term climatic rainfall trends over the Central Mediterranean Region

Cauchi, D. P.
The Influence of Habitat Fragmentation: A study on the Indigenours Least Weasel (Mustela nivalis) Population in Malta

Cremona, E.
Calculating Aspects of the National Water Footprint of the Maltese Islands and Analysing Related Economic Implications

Cutajar, E.
Analysing Seismic Occurrences in the Central Mediterranean Region and Relocating Recent Seismic Events

Debono, M.
Seismic-induced Landslide Susceptibility in Malta and Gozo

Desira, D.
Exploring biophilia: the influence of childhood experiences on connectedness to nature in adulthood

Gatt, M.
Identifying climatic trends of bright sunshine hours and related driving forces in the central Mediterranean

Grech, J-C.
Enhancing the Barn Owl (Tyto alba) population in the Maltese Islands: a study based on home range requirements

Grima, L.
An evaluation of beach award systems and signage in the Maltese Islands

Kohler, R.
Geophysical and Geotechnical investigations of Coastal Heritage Sites: A Case Study of Maltese Watchtowers

Martin, P.
An Evaluation of the Characteristics and Environmental Impacts of Two Different Vineyard Management Systems within the Maltese Islands

Meilak, F.
Monitoring Coastal Zone Changes between Għajn Barrani and Daħlet Qorrot through Aerial Photography

Muscat, K.
Beach Profiling of Pocket Beaches in the Maltese Islands

Patissier, R. S.
The deleterious influence of Arundo donax: approaches to restoration ecology within selected Maltese valley beds

Pisani, F.
Perceptions related to the implementation of Permaculture in Maltese public areas

Pisani, L.
The Rhopalocera and selected Macro Heterocera (Order: Lepidoptera) of the Maltese Islands: as an awareness tool for Conservation

Portelli, C.
Potential siting of underwater trails in the North Eastern coast of the Maltese Islands

Pulis, K.
Management and Control Considerations in Respect to Jellyfish Blooms in Maltese inshore Coastal Waters

Said, A.
Farmers' perceptions of Climate Change in the Island of Gozo

Saliba, M.
Study of phytoplankton in Maltese coastal waters using in-situ and remote sensing techniques

Schembri, A.
Assessing the Tsunami Risk from Submarine Landslides on the Maltese Islands

Scicluna, R.
Analysing the Maltese public's views of the ethics of using animals for testing cosmetics

Spiteri, M.
Assessing the effectiveness and impacts of the underwater trails at Għajn Tuffieħa and Bajja tal-Mixquqa

Sullivan, K.
Assessing the ecological footprint of the equestrian pursuits in Malta

Vassallo, S.
Integrating Renewable Energy and Sustainable Architecture in Local Spatial Planning Strategies and Building Regulation Systems

Xuereb, D.
Evaluating restaurant sustainability in a Maltese context

Abela, J. P.
An Analysis of Heavy Metal Content in Sediments from Valleys around Gozo

Agius, A.
The Effects of Feed Types on Milk Quality in the Dairy Industry

Caruana, M.
Establishing a Plant Availability Test for Ba, Cu, Mn and Zn from Calcareous Soil from Malta Using Wheat as an Indicator Plant

Farrugia, M.
Leaching Potential of Metals and Nitrates from Digestate-Amended Soils

Grech, M.
Metal Sorption Isotherms of Agricultural Calcareous Soils from Malta

Grima, C.;
The Performance of Vegetable Transplants Using Two Irrigation systems in Nurseries

Grima, I.
Valuable Constituents from Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Wastewater after Cold-Pressing

Muscat, C.
Physicochemical, Polyphenol, Antioxidant and Antibacterial Properties of Maltese Honey

Spiteri, J.
The Moisture, Total Polyphenolic Anthocyanins and Hydroxmethylfurfural Contents of Experimental Jams Produced form Locally-Grown Strawberries

Vella, J.
The Effect of Citric Acid and EDTA on the Uptake of Ba, Cu, Mn and Zn by Wheat from Maltese Calcareous Soils
Diploma in Agriculture

Gatt, M.
The Effects of Artificial Insemination in the Maltese Pig Production

Hannan, Z.
The Role of the Front Office within Agriculture Rural and Payments Agency of the Ministry of Resources and Rural Affairs for Malta with respect to Farmers’ Agriculture Production

Mifsud, M
Pests and Diseases Associated with Citrus Cultivation

Paucek Pagan, I.
Agriculture in Spain

Ryan-Gerhardt, C.
Landscape-level Farming, Agri-Environment Schemes and Biodiversity in the European Union


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