This study investigated several physiological aspects of the
water economy of the Sage Sparrow, Amphispiza belli nevadensis,as
they relate to the ability of this species to inhabit xeric desert environments.
When maintained in captivity on a dry diet without
drinking water, Sage Sparrows gradually lost weight and died. During the...
The pea crab Fabia subquadrata is frequently found as a symbiont
of mussels, living within the mantle cavity. This study examined
the nature of this symbiotic relationship by recording the pattern
of distribution of individuals in a mussel bed, testing responsiveness
to host secretions, and observing the feeding mechanics and...
There is a critical lack of economic information in the area of chemical weed control. This paper is intended to stimulate study in this area. The objective is to develop a method of economic analysis of alternative herbicide practices. The data used were taken from a Druchamp winter wheat trial...
The purpose of this study was to investigate factors which
may limit linear programming as a predictive tool. It has specifically centered attention on components of linear programming
models and characteristics of farm operators which create differences
between actual and linear programmed farm organizations.
Twenty farms in Wasco County, Oregon,...