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Genetics of tocopherol composition in sunflower seed

Creator:: Hass, Catherine G.
Abstract:: Tocopherols are plant secondary metabolites that are known collectively as vitamin E. Tocopherol compounds act as potent antioxidants by quenching free radicals and protecting fatty acids from oxidative damage. In humans (in vivo) tocopherols protect membrane lipids from breaking down, while in oils (in vitro) tocopherols protect fatty acids from...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Catherine G. Hass for the degree of Master of Science in Genetics presented on August 5, 2004. Title

Use of the Combined Index, a hazard screening tool, to target for pollution prevention in the State of Oregon

Creator:: Code, Aimee
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to apply the Combined Index (Con, a hazard screening tool, developed by Dr. Debra Forman of EPA Region III Office of Air Radiation and Toxics Division, to the 1994 and 1995 Oregon Toxic Chemical Release Inventory (TRI) for pollution prevention and facility targeting analysis....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: State of Oregon · Abstractapproved: Catherine Neumann The purpose of this study was to apply the

The economics of commodity promotion in the hazelnut industry

Creator:: Miller, Jason D.
Abstract:: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of commodity promotion activities on the United States' hazelnut farmer's economic welfare. Commodity promotion activities, such as generic advertising and research, are the responsibilities of government mandated commodity commissions, such as the Hazelnut Marketing Board (HMB). The HMB is a...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Abstract approved: Catherine A. Durham The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of

A human health risk assessment of hazardous air pollutants in Portland, Oregon

Creator:: Tam, Bonnie
Abstract:: In 1990, the Clean Air Act (CAA) Amendments authorized the regulation of 188 hazardous air pollutants (HAP). Exposure to HAPs at sufficient concentrations and durations can increase both cancer and serious adverse non-carcinogenic effects. The purpose of this study was to conduct a human health risk assessment using data of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Risk Assessment of Hazardous Air Pollutants in Portland, Oregon Abstract approved:.. Catherine

In-service training needs of nutrition field workers and community nutrition technicians in Kiambu District in Kenya

Creator:: Miring'u, Lucy N.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to determine the in-service training needs in selected subject matter areas as perceived by community nutrition educators in Kiambu District in Kenya. The study also sought to determine if there were significant relationships between selected demographic characteristics and the respondents' perceptions regarding in-service training...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ABSTRACT APPROVED: Catherine R. Mumaw The purpose of this study was to determine the in-service training

Evaluating Oregon's beach sites and assessing twenty-six coastal beach areas for recreational water quality standards

Creator:: Benedict, Rae T.
Abstract:: With congressional passage of the BEACH Act in October of 2000, Coastal and Great Lakes states were mandated to assess coastal recreation waters for the application of ambient water quality standards. This research encompasses two components involved in applying the BEACH Act statues to Oregon. The first component was to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Abstract approved: Catherine M. Neumann With congressional passage of the BEACH Act in October of 2000

Asthma prevalence in school children in Lane County, Oregon

Creator:: Berry, Cheryl Anne
Abstract:: Asthma prevalence in children under age 18 has risen steadily in the U.S. since the mid-1970s. Most researchers attribute this increase to air pollutants, socioeconomic status or urban residence. This study examined asthma prevalence in Lane County, Oregon, using children's asthma hospital discharges (1990-1995), and data from 10 of 16...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , Oregon. Abstract approved: Catherine M. Neumann Asthma prevalence in children under age 18 has risen

Defining and managing biohazardous waste in research-based universities in the United States : a survey of environmental health and safety professionals

Creator:: Mecklem, Robin Lyn
Abstract:: Biohazardous waste refers to wastes that are potentially infectious to humans, as well as wastes from animal or plant research that could be potentially infectious to these organisms, or could alter their genetic selection process. Research resulting in generation of biohazardous waste is typically conducted at large, research-based universities. The...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . __________ Catherine C. Neumann Biohazardous waste refers to wastes that are potentially infectious to

Impact the impact of research and training programs on the demand for grass seed in overseas markets

Creator:: Vega-H, Esteban
Abstract:: This research examines whether alternative methods of export commodity promotion and market development, such as technical training and trade servicing activities, have been successful in increasing the demand for grass seed produced in Oregon in international markets. A single equation linear input demand model and a linear model adjusted to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: approved Catherine A. Durham This research examines whether alternative methods of export commodity

China's soybean futures contract : China's integration with the U.S. soybean futures market

Creator:: Si, Wenguang
Abstract:: In 1996, China started to increase its annual soybean imports at a tremendously high speed. It has become one of the most important soybean import markets for the world's largest soybean producers: the United States, Brazil and Argentina. In the meantime, the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE), a Chinese soybean futures...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: approved: ____ C; __ fi( __ -__ -_C:::_. _{)_~------------- Catherine A. Durham In 1996, China started to

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Genetics of tocopherol composition in sunflower seed

Use of the Combined Index, a hazard screening tool, to target for pollution prevention in the State of Oregon

The economics of commodity promotion in the hazelnut industry

A human health risk assessment of hazardous air pollutants in Portland, Oregon

In-service training needs of nutrition field workers and community nutrition technicians in Kiambu District in Kenya

Evaluating Oregon's beach sites and assessing twenty-six coastal beach areas for recreational water quality standards

Asthma prevalence in school children in Lane County, Oregon

Defining and managing biohazardous waste in research-based universities in the United States : a survey of environmental health and safety professionals

Impact the impact of research and training programs on the demand for grass seed in overseas markets

China's soybean futures contract : China's integration with the U.S. soybean futures market

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