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Hepatic Gene Expression Patterns in C57BL/6J Mice Fed High-Fat Diets Supplemented with Watermelon Flesh, Arginine, Citrulline, Lycopene, or S-methylmethionine

Creator:: Chen, Mikayla Y.
Abstract:: About one third of Americans have metabolic syndrome, which is characterized by five risk factors related to blood pressure and triglyceride levels and could lead to diabetes and heart disease if left untreated. Watermelon has been shown to exhibit cardioprotective effects due to its high phytochemical content and may act...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: , citrulline, and s-methylmethionine resemble the effects seen in watermelon flesh and may be accredited for

A Comparison of Biofuel Market Potential in Selected Countries

Creator:: Patrick, Rozalyn St. Ann
Abstract:: Global population growth and dependence on traditional energy sources has created an interest in biofuels and other alternatives to traditional energy. The economic disparity between countries raises questions about their ability and willingness to create biofuel markets. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship of specific factors...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: uses corn. Brazil is one of the largest biofuel markets in the

Into the Garden: Environmental Education and Resources for K-5

Creator:: Smith, Amira R.
Abstract:: This thesis aims to address barriers that K-5 educators face when implementing environmental education in classrooms. An in-depth study of the history of environmental education in the United States identifies primary barriers and issues. Focusing specifically on garden education programs, six lesson plans for K-5 were created to address the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: unable to grow and thrive. Pests are defined as 'animals that have harmful effects on plants in a

Ethical Considerations of Transgenic Biotechnology as a Tool to Address Global Food Insecurity : Implementation and Regulation in Developing Countries

Creator:: Stepper, Shelby Ann
Abstract:: Transgenic biotechnology holds enormous potential as a tool to address global food insecurity. Transgenic food crops have been shown to increase food availability and food system security by incorporating disease, pesticide and drought resistance. Production costs of transgenic crops are lower due to the reduced need for costly pesticides and...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: sweet yellow ears of corn that look nothing like the brown, bitter maize originally found in Central

Weaving Narratives: An Exploration of a Family’s Journey through the Khmer Rouge Genocide

Creator:: Tep, Tiffany A.
Abstract:: As a child of two Khmer Rouge refugees, the Khmer Rouge genocide serves as the prologue of my family’s story. The Khmer Rouge genocide took place in Cambodia in 1975-1979 after a successful coup led by the Communist Party of Kampuchea (CPK) (Dy 2007, 2). In an attempt to create...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: College in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in

Red Raspberry Production Cost Comparison in Oregon and Chile

Creator:: McGuire, Madilynne J.
Abstract:: Red raspberry markets in both Chile and Oregon are affected by factors in each other‟s production processes. As seen in the late 1990‟s changes in pricing and supply can hinder the competitive edge of markets, pushing producers into economic hardship. Thus, the need to know the competition‟s methods is presented....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: competitive Chilean raspberry farmers are likely to be in the future. Effects of Chilean red raspberry

Analysis of the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in Mexicans and Mexican Americans

Creator:: Sobolik, Julia Silva
Abstract:: Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), commonly known as type 2 or delayed onset diabetes, is a recognized growing global epidemic, which is connected to cultural and behavioral factors, such as diet, exercise, obesity, and genetics. In a recent survey of both men and women in Mexico City, the prevalence of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: positive effect of height. 23 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. In a cross-sectional

Systematic review of residual toxicity studies of pesticides to bees and comparison to language on pesticide labels using data from residual toxicity studies and USEPA published values

Creator:: Swanson, Leah
Abstract:: BACKGROUND. Residues of pesticides on crops can result in mortality to foraging bees. The likelihood of mortality can be mitigated by applying pesticides in the evening so that their residues dissipate by the following morning when bees resume foraging. The dissipation rates of different pesticides, or their residual toxicity, is...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: at least one error in the communication of acute toxicity to bees, or the adverse effects caused

Local Viewpoints on Conservation and Development at Malio, Andohahela National Park, Madagascar

Creator:: Bucht, Karin R.
Abstract:: Madagascar, home to a high degree of endemic species and has been subject to numerous programs and organizations intent on preserving its biodiversity, which is currently pressured largely by anthropogenic causes. Protected areas, including national parks, make up a central part of these conservation efforts, combining ecotourism and restricting access...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: but numerous other types of crops were observed being grown in the area including tobacco, corn

The Altruism-Empathy-Perspective Connection: A Case Study of Human-Wildlife Interactions at Chintimini Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Corvallis, Oregon

Creator:: Freed, Kirsten S.
Abstract:: In the realms of psychology and sociology two new theoretical models have arisen to describe the forces influencing altruistic human behavior. The first is the Empathy-Altruism Hypothesis (EAH), by C.D. Batson. The second is the Conceptual Continuum of Altruism (CCA), by K.R. Monroe. Both models have proven to be highly...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Kirsten S. Freed for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Liberal Studies presented on

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Hepatic Gene Expression Patterns in C57BL/6J Mice Fed High-Fat Diets Supplemented with Watermelon Flesh, Arginine, Citrulline, Lycopene, or S-methylmethionine

A Comparison of Biofuel Market Potential in Selected Countries

Into the Garden: Environmental Education and Resources for K-5

Ethical Considerations of Transgenic Biotechnology as a Tool to Address Global Food Insecurity : Implementation and Regulation in Developing Countries

Weaving Narratives: An Exploration of a Family’s Journey through the Khmer Rouge Genocide

Red Raspberry Production Cost Comparison in Oregon and Chile

Analysis of the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in Mexicans and Mexican Americans

Systematic review of residual toxicity studies of pesticides to bees and comparison to language on pesticide labels using data from residual toxicity studies and USEPA published values

Local Viewpoints on Conservation and Development at Malio, Andohahela National Park, Madagascar

The Altruism-Empathy-Perspective Connection: A Case Study of Human-Wildlife Interactions at Chintimini Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Corvallis, Oregon

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