Theses and dissertations produced by graduate students affiliated with Mississippi State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Nutritional strategies to reduce Salmonella Enteritidis infections in laying hens: Prebiotic, probiotic, and precision biotics, Ishab Poudel
Physiological and yield responses of soybean cultivars to heat and drought stresses, Sadikshya Poudel
Characterizing quinclorac-resistant smooth crabgrass (Digitaria ischaemum) control and possible metabolic mechanisms of resistance, Atikah Dwi Putri
Current and future perceived needs and concerns for older adults aging in place in Mississippi: Intergenerational perspectives, Muhammad Riaz
Hypothalamic manipulation of the anuran HPG axis: alternative hormones and a non-invasive administration route for amphibian Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART), Erin Michelle Saylor
The effects of intermittent fasting on female athletes: A systematic review, Courtnie Scarbrough
A survey analysis of southeastern U.S. dairy producers’ emotional states and their subjective pain perception of dairy cows, Michelle M. Schuh
Impact of a feeding strategy and management practices on the health and welfare of pullets and laying hens, Gerald Rodney Self
The effect of vitamin B-12 supplementation on visual reaction time in young adult females, Sean M. Servalish
Remote physiological monitoring of the giant panda and red panda using near infrared spectroscopy and machine learning, Qingyu Sheng
Adherence to a gluten-free diet and depression, and nutrient distribution in participants with celiac disease, Mohammad K. Shushari
Moisture effects on visible near-infrared and mid-infrared soil spectra and strategies to mitigate the impact for predictive modeling, Francis Hettige Chamika Anuradha Silva
Genome-wide association study for agronomic traits in bermudagrass (Cynodon spp.), Lovepreet Singh
A thematic analysis of religious identity and volunteer motivation among emerging adult members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Jennifer R. Smith
Impact of daily sweet potato ingestion on alterations to the gut microbiome, cholesterol, and exercise performance, JohnEric William Smith
Paternal programming: the role of seminal plasma in pregnancy hemodynamics and offspring growth, Rebecca Michele Swanson
Exploring the impact of extracurricular activities on adolescent development: A study of students attending schools in poverty and non-poverty areas, Clifton B. Thames
Identification and quantification of allelochemicals associated with weed suppression in sweetpotato, Varsha Varsha
Evaluation of conservation practices effect on water quality using the SWAT model, Vivek Venishetty
Impact of soil moisture stress at different phases of corn growth and development, Ranadheer Reddy Vennam
Managing iron deficiency chlorosis (IDC) in soybean through a cropping system approach, Katelin Savannah Waldrep
Analysis of gene evolution in the long-lived Heliconius butterfly genus, LeAnn Ward
Evaluation of early maturing cultivars, optimal harvest timing, and canopy reflectance of peanut to maximize grade and yield, Joseph Bryan Whittenton
Development of an automated delivery system to apply copper sulfate crystals using precision dry fertilizer application technology, Kevin Charles Wise
Identification and characterization of silk gland specific UGT34 gene in Helicoverpa zea, Courtney Nicole Wynn
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Efficacy of antimicrobial treatments in vitro and on fresh produce against selected foodborne pathogens and microbiome diversity amongst blueberry farms, Angelica Maria Abdallah Ruiz
Improving nutrition and food safety knowledge of small-scale fish processors in Delta State, Nigeria, Grace Adeola Adegoye
The influence of taste sensitivity to 6-n-propylthiouracil (PROP) on anthropometric measurements, body composition, and eating behaviors among female college students, Abeer Mohammedsharief Alardawi
Plugging into a new age: the impact of social media use on undergraduate students’ perceptions of production agriculture and consumer decisions, Shannon K. Allen
Establishing the relationship between broiler beak size, starter feed particle size selection and performance, Maria Jose Alvarenga Ramirez
Studies on the impact of an insect growth regulator and host plant on reproductive physiology of Lygus lineolaris, James Houston Chance Anderson
Evaluation of warm season vegetables using sustainable production practices, Jacob Arthur
Assessment of current Hatch-out Program curriculum implemented in K-12 for Mississippi, Marissa Kaytlyn Beasley
The effect administrators have on employee morale within the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, Sherry L. Beaty-Sullivan
Dynamics of redox-driven molecular processes in local and systemic plant immunity, Philip Berg
Classification models for 2,4-D formulations in damaged Enlist crops through the application of FTIR spectroscopy and machine learning algorithms, Benjamin Blackburn
Non-traditional adjuvants and methods for applying root-promoting compounds in commercial cutting propagation, Anthony Turner Bowden
Insights into molecular recognition and reactivity from molecular simulations of protein-ligand interactions using MD and QM/MM, Jerrano L. Bowleg
Barnyardgrass control in Mississippi with different herbicides and herbicide mixtures, Hunter D. Bowman
Natural capital value of fisheries under environmental stressor: A case of blue crab under hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico, Shelby Leigh Brewer
Investigation of the material properties of poly pipe irrigation tubing for identifying performance characteristics by thickness, Victor Frank Carey IV
Incorporating follicle stimulating hormone to stimulate multiple corpora lutea for embryo transfer in beef cattle, Bryan Carter
U.S. financial literacy: Does urban-rural residency matter?, Mckenzie Leanne Carvalho
Development of a novel loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay for the rapid detection of Clostridium perfringens, Deepa Chaudhary
Evaluation of Cobb MV x Cobb 500 broiler digestible lysine requirement and response to various nutrient regimens during the finisher phase, Dalton Gerard Dennehy
Molecular and phenotypic characterization of Escherichia coli isolated from broiler chicken flocks in Mississippi, Priyanka Devkota
The effect of maternal melatonin supplementation during mid to late gestation on offspring muscle growth and development in swine, Thomas Warren Dobbins
Phenotypic evaluation of energycane (Saccharum spp.) genotypes in northcentral Mississippi, Wyatt Armistead Eason
Assessing non-uniform inbred and hybrid rice (Oryza sativa) population for replant decisions, Thomas William Eubank IV
Characterization of juice and pomace from rabbiteye blueberries (V. virgatum) as affected by enzyme pretreatment, extraction process, and dehydration method, Jose A. Eusse Durango
Microstructure and sensory attributes of rabbiteye blueberries subject to osmotic dehydration and two freezing methods, Antonio Carlos Garcia
Novel applications in Mississippi cotton and peanut, Anna Beth Gaudin
Consumption of fruits and vegetables in the Mississippi Delta and the role of the food environment, Shannon Giscombe
The effects of glyphosate salts and volatility-reducing agents (VRA) on dicamba volatility, Nicole Glenn
The Guatemala Rabbit Project: A household agricultural intervention program evaluation using the RE-AIM framework, Jessica Martin Graves
Assessing the usefulness of the LivingRoom learning gardens at Galloway Elementary School, Partnership Middle School, and Leland Park Middle School for teaching, Benjamin Little Gunter
Impact of row spacing/planting pattern and seed size on plant development and yield on cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.)., Steven Dale Hall
Maternal nutrient restriction and melatonin supplementation alter neurotransmitter pathways in bovine fetal and placental tissues, Allison R. Harman
Analysis and characterization of the volatile compounds associated with the wooden breast condition, Hunter Hessler
Seasonal trends and sampling time of day on overall microbial population and indicator organisms in catfish parts and catfish processing environment, Maria Gabriela Hidalgo-Sindoni
The diffusion and adoption of precision agricultural technologies and practices in six selected southern states, Patterson Perez Hilaire
Optimized selenium status, gut microbiota, and type 2 diabetes, Ying-Chen Huang
The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the food security of Mississippians, Hannah Noel Irwin
The employability of State FFA Degree recipients in Alabama, Kailee D. Johnson
Evaluation of agronomic performance and weed control in soybean grown with different row configurations, planting dates, and soil textures, Franklin Read Kelly
Assessing virtual free-choice agricultural learning: A mixed methods approach, Richard John Kennedy
Assessing the microbiological profile of raw goat milk and understanding producer practices and perceptions, Jacinda Skye Leopard
Evaluation of control of a simulated failed stand of corn (Zea mays L.) and soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.], Gregory Alexander Mangialardi
How and with whom you spend your time matters: An examination of familial relationships, leisure activities, and dementia development, Erika Cooksey McDaniel
Utilizing unmanned aerial systems to sample insects in soybean, Marvin Merkl
The effect of sprinkler cooling on water conservation, house environment, and broiler performance, Jonathan W. Moon
The relationship between leadership preference of county level personnel within University of Missouri Extension and their level of employee engagement, Jason C. Morris
Backyard grower-consumer perceptions of rabbit meat consumption in rural Mississippi, Mildred Elizabeth Murphree
Reassessing nitrogen management for maize production in Mississippi, Camden Dawson Oglesby
Evaluating the impacts of waterlogging stress on cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) growth traits and physiological performance, Omolayo Joshua Olorunwa
Healthy eating index and body fat distribution, Masar Ozrail
Sustainable sidedress nitrogen applications for early corn and cotton crops using small unmanned aerial systems, James Nolan Parker
Attitudes and perceptions of college students and recent college graduates towards forestry and wood products science fields, Amanda Peres Vieira Bedette
Wavelet methods for solving fractional-order dynamical systems, Kobra Rabiei
Food insecurity and depression among US adults: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, Nicole Reeder
Evaluating cover crops to determine the best management practice for the suppression of tall waterhemp and Italian ryegrass, Samuel R. Reeves
Nutrients associated with stunting among children in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review, Abby Mae Reynolds
Soybean potassium utilization during reproductive growth stages in response to potassium timing, potassium rate, herbicide injury, and desiccation, Tyler Lawrence Richmond
Empathy and cultural involvement as pathways to resilience in the face of adverse childhood experiences among Native American Indians, Joy Rodriguez
Cover crops and irrigation impacts on corn and soybean production in the Mid-Southern USA, Dillon Aaron Russell
