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Theses/Dissertations from 2010
Seed coating, seed treatment, and temperature effects on germination of five seeded bermudagrass cultivars, John Morris Layton
The Effects of Dietary Amino Acid Density in Broiler Feed on Carcass Characteristics and Meat Quality, Reid Alexander Lilly
The economic feasibility of producing sweet sorghum as an ethanol feedstock in Mississippi, Joseph Andrew Linton
The Effect Of Exogenous Fructose On Creeping Bentgrass Heat Tolerance, William Brett Long
A Revision Of The New World Species Of Donacaula Meyrick And A Phylogenetic Analysis Of Related Schoenobiinae (Lepidoptera: Crambidae), Edda Lis Martinez Calez
Mode of action and characterization of a novel biological response modifier isolated from fractionated caprine serum, Charles Joseph Matyi
Effects of trinexapac-ethyl on ornamental grass species, Alvin Scott May
Cultural Predilection On Design In Planning Ecological Sanitation In Northern Uganda, Charles K. McCall
Assessing the demand for simplified stormwater modeling tools within the design profession to facilitate the adoption of sustainable stormwater practices, Austin Malone Moore
Examining preferences for prevention of Louisiana's wetland loss, Ross Gordon Moore
The Effects of Four Pre-Emergent Herbicides on the Rooting Architecture of Hybrid Bermudagrass, Christopher Jerome Nettles Jr.
Understanding visual patterns of nature in ecologically designed public gardens, Aysen Balin Ozcan
Anthropometric Measurements Used To Assess Adiposity In African American Elementary School Children, Jack Pennington
Injury and damage by threecornered alfalfa hopper, Spissistilus festinus (Say), in group IV soybean, Ishakh Pulakkatu-thodi
Study and characterization of azotobacter vinelandii mutant that overproduces poly-beta-hydroxybutyrate, Rajkumar Pyla
Characterization of Arabidopsis thaliana mutants lacking a jumonji domain containing histone demethylase and a set domain containing histone methyl transferase, Swetha Mamidi Reddy
Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) intraspecific variation and temperature tolerance classification using in vitro seed germination assay, Ramdeo Seepaul
Comparing detection methods of aflatoxin and exploring aflatoxin decontamination methods, Rebecca Burgett Singleterry
Early-season Management of Twospotted Spider Mite on Cotton and Impacts of Infestation Timing on Cotton Yield Loss, John Frederick Smith
Detection And Characterization Of A Volatile Compound As A Response To Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera Frugiperda) Feeding In Maize (Zea Mays), Whitney Elizabeth Crow Smith
A Novel Approach to Grass-Legume Management, Juan Kevin Quamina Solomon
Depuration as a method to reduce Vibrio vulnificus populations in live Crassostrea virginica oysters, Oleksandr S. Tokarskyy
Protein markers in Angus bull spermatozoa for fertility, Xiaojun Wang
Assessing long-term viability of glyphosate-resistant technology as a foundation for cropping systems, Jason Wade Weirich
The conceptual ecology and management of parrotfeather [Myriophyllum aquaticum (Vell.) Verdc., Ryan Michael Wersal
Evaluation of Cost-share Assistance Programs as an Incentive for Wildlife Habitat Management and Conservation on Private Lands in Mississippi, Corey David Wigginton
Bacteria and Fungi Associated with Red Imported Fire Ants Solenopsis Invicta Buren (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) and Mounds in Mississippi, and their Potential Use as Biological Control Agents, Sandra Winia Woolfolk
Theses/Dissertations from 2009
Do The Design Principles Established By William Hollingsworth Whyte For Creating Successful Urban Parks Apply To Parks In The New Urbanism Community Of Mt. Laurel?, William Miller Allen
Evaluation Of A Novel Endophyte-Infected Tall Fescue Cultivar As A Safe Forage For Pregnant Mares, Hussain Ali Al Rashed
Pictures with a Voice: Understanding the Everyday Lives of Native Americans of the Chickasaw Nation in Developing a Nutrition Social Marketing Campaign, Krystal Rebecca Bowen
Analysis of the effectiveness of the Circle of Care Program in increasing life outcomes among teen mothers in Troup County, Georgia, Andrea Michelle Brace
Effect of nitrogen, location, and harvesting stage on peppermint (Mentha X piperita L.) productivity, oil content, and composition, Vasile Cerven
In vitro digestibilty of ryegrass supplemented with hay, corn, or soybean hulls, Chadwick Warren Dunaway
The Role Of Cattle And Gulf Coast Ticks (Amblyomma Maculatum) In The Epidemiology Of Rickettsia Parkeri Infection, Kristine T. Edwards
Lysine and threonine responses in Ross X Ross TP16 male broilers, Derrick Lashawn Everett
The spotted cucumber beetle (Diabrotica undecimpunctata howardi):interactions with cucurbits and its status as a sweetpotato pest in Mississippi, Daniel Edward Fleming
Population genetics study of the imported fire ants (Formicidae: Solenopsis spp.), Rajesh Babu Garlapati
Bioprospection And By-Product Utilization Of Juniperus Virginiana, Archana Jairam Gawde
Relationship between corn stalk strength and southwestern corn borer penetration, Bradley Kyle Gibson
Evaluation of lighter density fraction from dried distillers grains with solubles as a feedstuff for ruminants, Jonathan Michael Greene
Effect on children's eating behavior and self-efficacy from participation in Fun with Food summer camp, Alma Land Hill
Characterization and Functional Analysis of a Cotton RING-type Ubiquitin Ligase (E3) Gene, Meng-Hsuan Ho
An assessment of the inservice training needs of Mississippi County Extension Directors in the area of program needs assessment, Martha Jackson-Banks
Molecular And Biochemical Role Of Auxin And Cytokinin In Dedifferentiation And Organogenesis Of Arabidopsis, Aparna Kakani
Visual Perception And Gestalt Grouping In The Landscape: Are Gestalt Grouping Principles Reliable Indicators Of Visual Preference?, Mark Reinhardt Levy
Flower forcing in banana shrub (Michelia skinneriana Dunn.) and bougainvillea (Bougainvillea wild.), Shen Ma
Effects of in ovo injection of metabolic stimulants and L-carnitine in broiler hatching eggs on subsequent chick hatchability, growout performance and tissue nutrient profiles, Madhusudhanan Mathilakath Keralapurath
Flagellar sensilla of females of selected species of Vespidae (Hymenoptera), Andrew Oliver McCaskill
A repeat photographic study of the Natchez Trace Parkway: has the design intent of the Trace changed, Elizabeth Towers Ogletree
Developing resistance to whitefly in poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) using Agrobacterium-mediated transformation, Hettiarachchige Niranga Dinum A. Perera
Balancing Work and Family Responsibilities as an Extension 4-H Agent, Joseph Richard Rhea
Identification of MicroRNAs in Bovine Spermatozoa with Implications of Fertility, LaShonda S (LaShonda Shakita) Robertson
Using remote sensing to monitor herbicide injury and biomass of waterhyacinth, Wilfredo Robles
Techniques to aid in switchgrass establishment from seed, Jason Brett Rushing
Evaluation of technology aimed to improve nitrogen use efficiency for delayedlood rice (Oryza sativa L.) production, Jason Morris Satterfield
Effects Of Various Fumigants And Alternative Processing Methods On The Safety, Volatile Composition, And Sensory Quality Of Dry Cured Ham, Ramandeep Kaur Sekhon
Perceptions of the Importance of Plant Materials Knowledge in the Profession of Landscape architecture by practicing landscape architects in the Southeast United States, Eric Louis Stortz
The effects of feeding a ground raw soybean diet on reproductive performance and carcass quality of prepubertal gilts, Daniel Jason Sykes
Population genetics of Helicoverpa zea (Boddie) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae): differentiation and quantification of overwintering and spring migratory populations in northern Mississippi, Satya Ravikanth Vemula
Measuring the Effects of Supranational Governing Structures on Corruption through an Economic Experiment, Wenshuang Wang
Sanitization of broiler breeder hatching eggs using ultraviolet light and hydrogen peroxide, Jessica Benoit Wells
Reasons for Volunteering, Experiences, and Outcomes for Mississippi State University Extension Service Master Gardener Volunteers, Jeffrey Claude Wilson
Identification of strobilurin and benzimidazole resistance in Colletotrichum cereale isolates causing anthracnose on creeping bentgrass putting greens in Mississippi and Alabama, Joseph Ronald Young
Incentives For Poultry Integrators To Contract Bio-Secure Producers And Implication For Government Indemnification Program, Yichen Zhang
The Effects of Ethanol Production on the U.S. Catfish Sector, Hualu Zheng
Theses/Dissertations from 2008
Ecology Of Larra Bicolor (Hymenoptera: Sphecidae) In The Northern Gulf, Cheri Muthirakalayil Abraham
Factors affecting pesticide runoff from warm-season turfgrasses, Peter Agbeehia Yao Ampim
SNP characterizaiton and genetic and molecular analysis of mutants affecting fiber development in cotton, Chuanfu An
Determination of a quantitative descriptive language for freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) and consumer acceptance based on a willingness-to-pay model, Robert Scot Anderson
Recreation As Destination: How A Public Recreation Space Influences Physical Activity In A Low-Income Neighborhood In A Small Mississippi Town, Frank Shaw Barbour
Determination Of Ricin Content In Castor (Ricinus Communis L.) Tissues And Comparison Of Detoxification Methods, Daniel Joseph Barnes
The effects of low atmosphere stunning and deboning time on broiler breast meat quality, Vamsidhar Battula
Productivity of raised seedbeds for soybean [Glycine max. (L.) Merr.] production on clayey soils of the Mississippi Delta, James Brewer Blessitt
Attitudes of agriscience teachers, counselors, administrators, and students toward selected agriscience programs in Mississippi, Mary Hitchner Brister
Descriptive study of parents' and guardians' perceived barriers to physical activity in the Mississippi Delta, Julia Parrott Callahan
Causes of whitening of ivy geraniums (Pelargonium peltatum), Ritu Dhir
Identification of disease and weather related loss factors and an efficiency measure affecting the U.S. farm-raised catfish industry, Seanicaa E. Edwardsorris
Formulation Of A Fruit Slush Using Evaporated Sweet Whey, Reginald Carl Sean Johnson
Stability of catfish methyl esters under normal versus accelerated storage conditions, Saowalee Jongrattananon
Molecular And Biochemical Analysis Of Water Stress Induced Responses In Grape, Ramesh Katam
An evaluation of magnesium status and inflammatory response during the third trimester of normal pregnancy and preeclampsia, Fauzia Asadullah Khan
The effect of policy and land use change on water quality in a coastal watershed city: an analysis of Covington, Louisiana, Kenneth Tyler Langley
Implementation And Evaluation Of A Health Promotion Program On University Campuses, Michelle Lanphere Lee
County Extension Coordinators' Opinions On The Role Of County Extension Offices In The Civic Engagement Of A Land-Grant University, Denise L. Legvold
Effect of poultry litter amended with aluminum sulfate on plant growth and soil properties, Sosten Lungu
Characterization of fresh muscle pigments in channel catfish and their influence by chilling stress, Youkai Lu
Exploratory Study of the Caregivers' Perceived Barriers to Healthy Eating in the Mississippi Delta, Caroline Ruth McCracken
Morphological And Physiological Changes In Laying Hens In Various Stages Of Non-Feed Withdrawal Molt, Ann Laster McDonald
A Faunistic Survey Of Native Bees In The Mississippi Black Belt Prairie, Beverly A. McGee
Effects of individual and combinatorial electrolyte solutions comprised of various carbohydrates, salts, and stimulants injected into broiler hatching eggs on subsequent late term embryogenesis and post hatch performance through tendays of age, Brenna Mariechen McGruder
Determination And Compatibility Of Putatively Hypovirulent And Virulent Isolates Of Cryphonectria Parasitica Collected From The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, David Franklin McNeill
Physiological impact of hematocrit level during stress in broilers, Lindsay Hale McWilliams
The impact of catfish imports on U.S. wholesale and farm sectors, Sammy Jermaine Neal
