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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

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

Impact of price and color availability on fair trade and organic apparel choice

Creator:: Hodgin, Elizabeth Dee
Abstract:: Working conditions in the international garment industry have long been a concern and a process to assess and certify fair trade practices was developed as a means by which to improve those conditions. Standards for fair trade apparel include safe working conditions, fair wages, compliance with laws, and reduced environmental...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: approved: Catherine A. Durham Working conditions in the international garment industry have long

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

Woody riparian species patterns along northeast Oregon mountainous streams and the relationship to riparian capability

Creator:: Yancey, Jennifer M.
Abstract:: Woody riparian vegetation is an essential component of riparian ecosystems, responsible in part for the maintenance of functional ecological processes. The plant community composition and distribution provide an indication of the underlying mosaic of environmental attributes and processes. Restoration and management of riparian communities have been hindered by the lack...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: and North Fork Catherine Creek was determined to be functioning at riparian capability. Channel

Determining the Minimum Treatment Area and Importance of Soil Irrigation for Solarizing Soil Infested with Phytophthora spp.

Creator:: Bennett, Logan L.
Abstract:: Nurseries are an important part of the agriculture industry of the United States. The nursery industry provides ornamental, forest, restoration and specialty products to many markets in N. America. The disease sudden oak death, caused by Phytophthora ramorum, has devastating environmental and economic impacts on forested land, the urban-forest interface,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: THESIS OF Logan Ray Bennett for the degree of Master of Science in Soil Science presented on March

Effect of Hole Edge Distance on Strength of Through-Bored Utility Poles

Creator:: Romanaggi, Bennett T.
Abstract:: There are over 130 million wood poles supporting electrical transmission and distribution lines in the U.S. The vast majority of these poles are preservative treated to prolong their useful life. In some cases, however, the depth of treatment is relatively shallow, leaving a deep zone of moderately durable, untreated heartwood....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Bennett Romanaggi for the degree of Master of Science in Wood Science and

Comparisons of fish assemblages and habitat associations in littoral zones of reservoirs in the Willamette Basin, Oregon

Creator:: Bennett, Paul Michael
Abstract:: The littoral zones of seven reservoirs in the southern Willamette Valley of Oregon were sampled with a boat electroshocker during the summer months of 1995 and 1996. Shoreline substrates were inventoried before sampling sites were randomly selected. Sampling sites consisted of 9 of 12 possible habitat types including four substrate...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Paul Michael Bennett for the

Reduced intraabdominal fat after lower-dose treadmill training in growing female rats

Creator:: David, Lynne Catherine
Abstract:: The presence of an increased accumulation of intraabdominal fat (IAF) has been linked to dyslipidemia, hyperinsulinemia, and hyperglycemia, which precede the development of type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease (CAD). It has been shown that IAF begins depostition during childhood. Human studies suggest that regular endurance exercise, that does...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT FOR THE THESIS OF Lynne Catherine David for the

Antibiotic Resistance in Treated Wastewater Effluent and Biosolids and Fate after Agricultural Reuse

Creator:: Mays, Catherine M.
Abstract:: Conventional wastewater treatment facilities using activated sludge, secondary clarifiers, and chlorine disinfection comprise a large portion of urban wastewater treatment practices in the United States. While highly adept at removing chemical, physical, and numerous biological contaminants, these treatment methods are ineffective at removing contaminants of emerging concern, such as antibiotics...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Catherine Mays for the

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

Asthma prevalence in school children in Lane County, Oregon

Impact of price and color availability on fair trade and organic apparel choice

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

Woody riparian species patterns along northeast Oregon mountainous streams and the relationship to riparian capability

Determining the Minimum Treatment Area and Importance of Soil Irrigation for Solarizing Soil Infested with Phytophthora spp.

Effect of Hole Edge Distance on Strength of Through-Bored Utility Poles

Comparisons of fish assemblages and habitat associations in littoral zones of reservoirs in the Willamette Basin, Oregon

Reduced intraabdominal fat after lower-dose treadmill training in growing female rats

Antibiotic Resistance in Treated Wastewater Effluent and Biosolids and Fate after Agricultural Reuse

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