The objective of this study was to determine the distribution of
leakage radiation from two unshielded diagnostic-type X-ray tube
housings. This information was used to determine the shielding required
in the housings to bring them into compliance with the definition
of a diagnostic-type protective tube housing, as set forth by...
The tracheal mite, Acarapis woodi (Rennie), parasitizes the
honey bee, Apis mellifera L., an insect used extensively by humans
for pollination of domestic crops and for bee products, primarily
honey.
This parasite was first discovered in 1921 on the Isle of
Wight, a small island situated in the English Channel...
Provides distribution, host-plant, life history, habits, signs of damage, and identification information for the cereal leaf beetle, first found in Oregon in 1999. Discusses methods of chemical and biological control. Includes information on California's quarantine on agricultural products from Oregon and four color photographs of the cereal leaf beetle and...
The Rural Science Education Program is a partnership between Oregon State University and local rural K–12 schools for enrichment of the science curriculum with hands on science activities. The curricula include simple, innovative inquiry- and site-based experiments that encourage critical thinking in K–12 students about the impacts of agriculture on...
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