Whole body sex steroid levels of coho salmon,
Oncorhynchus kisutch, were measured via radioimmunoassay
during early development and sexual differentiation.
Steroid profiles of testosterone (T), 11-ketotestosterone
(KT) , androstenedione (A), progesterone (P4) , 17β, -hydroxy-
20β -dihydroprogesterone (DHP) , and 17β -estradiol (E2) were
generated beginning with unfertilized eggs and...
Pre-Tertiary metamorphic rocks, Jurassic granitic intrusions,
and Eocene basalts are exposed along the North Fork of the John Day
River at its confluence with Granite Creek. Geochemical and textural
evidence suggest greenschist-metamorphosed, strongly sheared,
volcanogenic rocks originated in an island-arc environment. These
greenstones were apparently intruded during the Late Permian...
Use of federal lands for commercial and recreational activities
contributes significantly to the economic stability of many rural
areas. Recent increases in demand for recreational use have created
conflicts between uses and among users. Some are questioning the
use of public land for private gain. The seemingly low grazing fees...
This study centered upon two objectives. First, to demonstrate and apply a statistical method, the transfer function, and to test its usefulness in regional economic modeling and regional impact ana1ysis; and second, to obtain a better understanding of the causal relationships among total employment, government employment, lumber and wood products...
Competitive bid sales of U.S. Forest Service in the Pacific Northwest
timber resources have significant effects on the economies of
Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. These sales contribute to the economic
vitality of small regions or communities dependent upon timber as a primary
resource input. Any changes in the price or...
With the increased variety and use of lining fabrics, consumers
have become concerned over choices for lining fabrics which have
good serviceability properties. The major purpose of this study was
to secure some information on the physical properties of lining fabrics
to help consumers in the selection of lining fabrics...