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Creator:: Stairs, Brandon S.
Abstract:: Rhizopus microsporus is a globally ubiquitous opportunistic human and plant pathogen that is known to harbor endosymbiotic bacteria. Differences between populations of clinical and environmental R. microsporus isolates have yet to be assessed on a global scale. Whole-genome sequence data were used to explore fungal biology and to assess potential...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Creator:: Carmona Flores, Lorena F.
Abstract:: Diverse pastures containing multiple species help extend the grazing season and reduce the reliance on one or two species to meet all the nutritional requirements of livestock. Planting pasture species in spatially separated adjacent strips can increase the proportion of pasture plants with certain agronomic and nutritional attributes such as...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: study. I would like to acknowledge my committee members, Drs. Massimo Bionaz and David Hannaway for

Creator:: Conte, Thomas J.
Abstract:: This thesis explore the effects of China's Grassland Contract policy on sedentary and mobile Inner Mongolian pastoralists' attitudes towards cooperation, current grassland management practices, and the future viability of livestock herding in New Barag Right Banner, Inner Mongolia. Semi-structured interviews, a scaled survey instrument, and participant observation were carried out...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Dr. David Hannaway for their guidance in the data analysis and research design process. I am also

Creator:: Ingman, Mark Christian
Abstract:: China's Minqin Oasis once welcomed traders along the ancient Silk Road with rivers, lakes, and lush forests, yet today the region's farmland and grassland are increasingly being engulfed by the sands of the Gobi Desert. The severity of this incremental catastrophe for a declining population of 300,000 residents has brought...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: the rest of my faculty committee, Bryan Tilt, David Hannaway, and Skip Rochefort. Other outstanding

Creator:: Lange, Mathew
Abstract:: Vineyards in Oregon’s Willamette Valley are predominately planted to perennial grass cover in the alleyways of vineyards. This grass cover is grown to increase worker and equipment traction, as well as reduce erosion and manage vine vegetative vigor. However, with increasing frequencies of drought and warming temperatures, the use of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . David Hannaway, for their time, insight, and continued support. Additionally, I would like to thank

Creator:: Maristany, Alberto G.
Abstract:: Seed-Lab, is a software system for managing seed laboratory information. It was developed at the Oregon State University Seed Testing Laboratory. Seed-Lab was built around a database development package Revelation, which provides its own programming language. Seed-Lab shields the user from the complexities of database management by supporting menu driven...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: committee: Dr. Toshimi Minoura; Dr. Bella Bose; Dr. Walter Rudd; and Dr. David Hannaway for their

Creator:: Miller, Wesley C. (Wesley Clair)
Abstract:: Cellulosic ethanol production for transportation fuel is one source to help satisfy the increasing worldwide demand for energy and depletion of the fossil fuel supply. Evaluating potential production from plants and waste in Oregon, Washington and Idaho is the purpose of this study. Reed Canary grass, Annual Ryegrass, wheat straw,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: advice, lab equipment and valuable assistance. Special thanks to Dr. David Hannaway of Crop and Soil

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