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Creator:: McNabb, David H.
Abstract:: Forest soils with low bulk densities are often considered less susceptible to compaction than soils with higher bulk densities. The objective of this study was to determine if soil strength controlled the compression of soils with low bulk density. Four soils were selected for this evaluation. Three of these were...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: of Four Western Oregon Forest Soils Redacted for Privacy Abstract approved: Larry Boersma Forest

Creator:: Kowsar, Ahang
Abstract:: Petroleum mulch applied on the soil surface over a row of planted seeds promotes a more rapid and a more uniform germination of seeds, enhances elongation of seedlings and in some cases increases the yield of the crop. The beneficial effects of petroleum mulch have usually been attributed to increased...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: WATER CONTENT AND SOIL TEMPERATURE Abstract approved: Larry Boersma Petroleum mulch applied on

Creator:: Sanchez, Ramon M.
Abstract:: Rates of germination and emergence of corn were measured as influenced by soil physical parameters using blotter paper and a sandy loam soil as growth media. The corn seeds used were a hybrid of Funk's (DJ7xLH93). Experimental conditions were soil temperature of 20°C, 25°C, 30°C, and 35°C, soil water potential...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ,4:. Larry Boersma Rates of germination and emergence of corn were measured as influenced by soil

Creator:: Sepaskhah, Ali Reza
Abstract:: The effect of soil temperature and plant water stress on nitrogen uptake, growth rate and transpiration rate of wheat (Triticum aestivum VILL. , Host) seedlings was studied. A special apparatus for the control of plant water stress and root temperature was used. Leaf area was measured by the air flow...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: for Ali Reza Sepaskhah ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The author wishes to acknowledge deeply Dr. Larry Boersma

Creator:: Sepaskhah, Ali Reza
Abstract:: Multiple use of waste heat from power plants may become an important consideration in the development, siting, and certification of these plants. A multiple use system of components that can beneficially utilize waste heat may include home heating and cooling, greenhouses, animal enclosures, open basins for single cell protein production...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: OF SOILS Abstract approved: Larry Boersma Multiple use of waste heat from power plants may become

Creator:: Biuk, Abdulmajid Ahmed
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: express my sincere appreciation to Dr. Larry Boersma, my major professor, for his constant guidance and

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