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Vegetative effects of RNAi-suppression of the poplar homolog of LEAFY in the field

Creator:: Jacobson, Jeremy
Abstract:: Due to public and regulatory restrictions, genetic containment technology is critical for research and development of transgenic trees in forestry. A multi-year field trial demonstrated that the RNAi-LFY construct successfully induces sexual sterility in 6K10 poplar (Populus alba) without visible effects on vegetative development. However, its limited number of replicates...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis and Presentation
Full Text:: transgenes (Daniell 2007). Genetic containment may promote public and regulatory acceptance of GE trees and

Differences in Societal and Behavioral Attitudes toward Skin Cancer between Japanese American and Japanese

Creator:: Nguyen, Vananh M.
Abstract:: The rate of melanoma among Asian American has been steadily increasing in the past five years, while in other Asian countries, such as Japan, the incident rate remains relatively the same. Does the culture and societal attitudes toward skin cancer make a difference in the incident rate of melanoma? This...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: Oregonians. Department of Human Services, Oregon Public Health Division, Oregon State Cancer Registry

Immunohistochemical characterization of melanomas in bigenic mice containing activated Cdk4 and keratinocyte specific ablation of Retinoid-X-Receptor alpha (RXRα) protein With international consideration of Differences in Societal and Behavioral Attitudes toward Skin Cancer between Japanese American and Japanese

Creator:: Nguyen, Vananh M.
Abstract:: OVERVIEW OF INTRODUCTION - This is a combined thesis for both disciplines of BioResource Research (BRR)Interdisciplinary and International Degree (ID) Programs OSU. The first chapter encompasses the BRR research, which is a preliminary study utilizing immunohistochemical method to characterize melanomas in bigenic mice with activated Cdk4 protein and Retinoid-X-Receptor α...
Resource Type:: Presentation and Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: Oregonians. Department of Human Services, Oregon Public Health Division, Oregon State Cancer Registry

Current state of the organic and conventional strawberry industry in Oregon

Creator:: Howe, Shianne M.
Resource Type:: Presentation
Full Text:: concerns. ∙ Determine how OSU Extension Service may better meet the needs of these growers by

Current State of the Organic and Conventional Strawberry Industry in Oregon

Creator:: Howe, Shianne M.
Abstract:: With over three billion pounds of berries grown nationally each year, strawberries are an important economic contributor to agriculture in the US (Grubinger, 2012). However the strawberry industry in Oregon has been in a period of transition over the past few years. Strawberry acreage, planted and harvested, as well as...
Resource Type:: Poster
Full Text:: project will provide valuable information to the OSU Extension Services, the legislative Berry Initiative

An Evaluation of Staffing Needs at the Health Clinic in Maunatlala, Botswana

Creator:: Bedge, Sonya S.
Abstract:: As part of the Botswana Global Learning Internship Program, a qualitative study was conducted regarding the current staffing conditions at the local village health clinic in Maunatlala, Botswana. This was a month-long project conducted over the summer of 2018. Students from Oregon State University lived in the village of Maunatlala...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: addition to these public services, there are also many nongovernmental organizations operating in

Use of Platelet Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Subclinical Endometritis in Beef Heifers

Creator:: Puttman, Elizabeth A.
Abstract:: Postpartum uterine inflammation (endometritis) is not uncommon in beef cattle, resulting in infertility and culling. Prolonged calving may contribute to the increased incidence of endometritis in heifers. Commonly used methods to treat endometritis in beef cattle include intrauterine antibiotics and/or hormone injections, which can result in meat residues. Platelet rich...
Resource Type:: Presentation and Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: beef cattle has been shown to delay the onset of estrus after birth, increase services per conception

Toxicity Screening of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Primary Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells

Creator:: Amador, Samantha B.
Abstract:: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a known class of chemicals that are linked to a multitude of adverse health outcomes. There are over 1,500 of these chemicals across various families and subgroups. 16 of these PAHs, known as parent PAHs, are identified by the EPA for focused risk assessment within...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: the Oxidative Potential of Particulate Matter. Chemical Industry and Chemical Engineering Quarterly

Fungal endophytes as source to combat bacterial infections

Creator:: Green, Jaimie R
Abstract:: Endophytes, foliage inhabiting fungi, are an unexplored source of fungal biodiversity and a potential resource for the production of bioactive natural products. In this research, leaf tissues from the species Arbutus menziesii, Rhododendron macrophyllum and the genus, Ilex and Salix were collected for the isolation of endophytic fungi. Fungal extracts...
Resource Type:: Presentation and Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: Collected Rhododendron Public Park in order to isolate endophytic fungi. The plates were monitored

Metabolic Effects in C57B/6J Mice Fed a High-Fat Diet Supplemented with Chromium Picolinate and Chromium Yeast

Creator:: Yu, Wesley
Abstract:: An estimated total of 30.3 million people have diabetes in the United States, a disease characterized by chronic elevation in blood glucose which over time, can lead to a host of health problems. Currently the most common types of diabetes are type 1, type 2, and gestational. The principal hormone...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: macronutrients-- carbohydrates, lipids, and protein. Obesity is a growing public health concern, affecting a

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Vegetative effects of RNAi-suppression of the poplar homolog of LEAFY in the field

Differences in Societal and Behavioral Attitudes toward Skin Cancer between Japanese American and Japanese

Current state of the organic and conventional strawberry industry in Oregon

Current State of the Organic and Conventional Strawberry Industry in Oregon

An Evaluation of Staffing Needs at the Health Clinic in Maunatlala, Botswana

Use of Platelet Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Subclinical Endometritis in Beef Heifers

Toxicity Screening of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Primary Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells

Fungal endophytes as source to combat bacterial infections

Metabolic Effects in C57B/6J Mice Fed a High-Fat Diet Supplemented with Chromium Picolinate and Chromium Yeast

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