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Simulating vegetation shifts and carbon cycling in Yosemite National Park

Creator:: Conklin, David R.
Abstract:: The vegetation in Yosemite National Park changed during the 20th century and may change in the 21st century in response to climate change. Vegetation surveys made during the 1930s and the 1990s provide benchmark records separated by 60 years. This study uses the MC1 dynamic global vegetation model to forecast...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF David R. Conklin for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in

Treatment of autocorrelated disturbances in economic functions

Creator:: Fernandez, Jose Enrique
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Conklin This study analyzes the problem of autocorrelation in applied regression analysis of economic

A quadratic programming algorithm for deriving efficient farm plans in a risk setting

Creator:: Bauer, Leonard
Abstract:: The main focus was on developing an algorithm and supporting computer programs for use by extension personel to counsel farm managers on problems of enterprise choice. Investigation was initiated from the complete certainty viewpoint of linear programming. Upon introducing uncertainty, ramifications of changing expected income, variance and the correlation coefficient...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : Frank S. Conklin The main focus was on developing an algorithm and supporting computer programs for

An economic analysis of farms producing grass seed in the Willamette Valley, with special attention to the cultural practice of field burning

Creator:: Fisher, Douglas Earl
Abstract:: Grass seed producers in Oregon's Willamette Valley have employed the cultural practice of post-harvest open field burning since the mid-1940's for purposes of field sanitation and crop residue disposal This practice creates environmental quality problems of air pollution during the late summer Recent public concern over the valley's environmental quality...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: -&- Abstract approved; Frank S. Conklin Grass seed producers in Oregon's Willamette Valley have employed

An economic evaluation of irrigation water pricing on farm incomes and cropping patterns, Marv-Dasht Plain in Fars, Iran

Creator:: Izadi, Ali M.
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: S= Conklin The Iranian government sponsors the Droodzan Multi-purpose Project (DMP) in the

Prospects for technical change and family nutrition effects in the Caqueza integrated rural development project of Colombia : an economic evaluation under risk

Creator:: Escobar, German
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Project of Colombia: An EconQinxcJEvaluation Un^er Risk Abstract approved: Frank S. Conklin

An historical review of Kolb's formulation of experiential learning theory

Creator:: Hickcox, Leslie K. (Leslie Kay), 1951-
Abstract:: The central purposes of this study were to review the historical sources of David Kolb's formulation of experiential learning theory, and to determine the effect and application of Kolb's theory and Learning Style Inventory as reflected in the literature between 1971 and 1990. It was found that Kolb based his...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: purposes of this study were to review the historical sources of David Kolb's formulation of experien

The household economy : examining the mediating roles of income diversification and home production on economic and subjective well-being of women in Malawi

Creator:: Chande-Binauli, Lucy S.
Abstract:: An integrated framework of Family Resource Management and Household Economic theory was utilized to develop a model of relationships between human capital, family characteristics and resources, number of income sources, hours spent in home production, total income and subjective well-being. This study utilized a sample of 129 women systematically selected...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Helmick, Frank Conklin, Charles Langford, Sam Stern and Catherine Mumaw. Non-committee members who also

Modeling purple nutsedge (Cyperus rotundus L.) growth : preliminary evaluation of light intensity, soil moisture and herbicide effects

Creator:: Amerasinghe, A. A. L.
Abstract:: Purple nutsedge [Cyperus rotundas L.) has been recognized as one of the most troublesome perennial weeds of agricultural lands in tropical and some temperate regions. This research sought to determine the effects of timing of herbicides, shading, and soil moisture on plant population growth and tuber production of purple nutsedge...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: members of my graduate committee. Dr. Arnold P. Appleby, Dr. Steven R. Radosevich, Dr. Jack Stang, and

Strategies for the development of sustainable agriculture in Bangladesh

Creator:: Islam, Md. Shahidul
Abstract:: The adoption of modem agricultural technologies in Bangladesh increases overall agricultural productivity and income primarily through the increase in cereal crop production. It, however, impedes the productivity of several other minor crops and fishes, widens the distribution of income between the rich and the poor, exploits resources and obstructs the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: thesis to any reader upon request. Major Professor, r-. esenting Agricu ral and Resource Economics

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Simulating vegetation shifts and carbon cycling in Yosemite National Park

Treatment of autocorrelated disturbances in economic functions

A quadratic programming algorithm for deriving efficient farm plans in a risk setting

An economic analysis of farms producing grass seed in the Willamette Valley, with special attention to the cultural practice of field burning

An economic evaluation of irrigation water pricing on farm incomes and cropping patterns, Marv-Dasht Plain in Fars, Iran

Prospects for technical change and family nutrition effects in the Caqueza integrated rural development project of Colombia : an economic evaluation under risk

An historical review of Kolb's formulation of experiential learning theory

The household economy : examining the mediating roles of income diversification and home production on economic and subjective well-being of women in Malawi

Modeling purple nutsedge (Cyperus rotundus L.) growth : preliminary evaluation of light intensity, soil moisture and herbicide effects

Strategies for the development of sustainable agriculture in Bangladesh

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