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CALS Theses and Dissertations

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 2023

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

Effects of wet aging on water-soluble flavor compounds, descriptive flavor, consumer acceptability, and willingness-to-pay of beef longissimus lumborum steaks, Shangshang Wang

Analysis of gene evolution in the long-lived Heliconius butterfly genus, LeAnn Ward

Roles of limestone particle size ratios and phytase levels on performance, eggshell quality, and bone health in post-peak and late-lay single-cycled W-36 laying hens, Charis Waters

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

Determining the importance of propagule pressure and dispersal mechanisms for the establishment and spread of crapemyrtle bark scale, Acanthococcus lagerstroemiae Kuwana (Hemiptera: Eriococcidae), Erika Renee Wright

Identification and characterization of silk gland specific UGT34 gene in Helicoverpa zea, Courtney Nicole Wynn

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 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

School-based agricultural education teachers: Self-efficacy with face-to-face, remote, and hybrid instruction and perceptions of professional development regarding technology integration, Gayle Clark

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

An evaluation on the effects of additions and deletions of specific nutrient management strategies on corn yield at different plant densities, James D. Dew

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

United we stand? Investigating the impact of unified dues agreements between state and national Career & Technical Education (CTE) professional organizations on CTE funding in the southern states, Justin Ryan Hall

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

The level of burnout and job satisfaction among Mississippi agriculture educators and the potential level of impact from the COVID-19 pandemic, Anna Hollis

Optimized selenium status, gut microbiota, and type 2 diabetes, Ying-Chen Huang

Effect of spray droplet size on pronamide control of annual bluegrass (Poa annua L.) and the role of absorption and translocation in the mechanism of pronamide resistance, Martin Ignes

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

Effects of the in ovo administration of the Poulvac E. coli vaccine in layer hatching eggs on hatchability, hatchling characteristics, and early posthatch chick performance, Lauren L. Lindsey

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

Is agriculture being implemented in private school classrooms? The impact of teacher willingness and availability of resources., Casey Moss

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

Effects of soil management practices on water infiltration and maize yield to improve Mississippi River Valley Alluvial Aquifer sustainability, Jacob Rix

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

Ultrastructure of Cimex lectularius L. (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) salivary glands after a blood meal infected with Bartonella henselae (Hyphomicrobiales: Bartonellaceae), Afsoon Sabet

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) response to sub-lethal concentrations of paraquat at different growth stages, Tameka L. Sanders

Novel strategies in near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) and multivariate analysis (MVA) for detecting and profiling pathogens and diseases of agricultural importance., Johjan Mariana Santos Rivera

The application of food-grade chitosan and another food-grade compound in coatings to control Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Schrank, Family: Acaridae) growth on dry-cured hams and their impact on dry-cured ham quality, Wenjie Shao

Effect of cover crops, grazing and tillage practices on soil microbial community composition, function, and soil health in east central Mississippi soybean production system., Namita Sinha

Determining residual control and systemic activity of commonly used insecticides in soybean and cotton, Jacob H. Smith

Wood properties and utilization of assorted hardwoods, Roger Dustin Snow

Evaluation of soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] cultivar response to prophylactic fungicide application, Steven B. Stoker

The relationship between single nucleotide polymorphism in taste receptor genes and body composition, energy intake, and macronutrient consumption in young adults, Manal Abbas Sunbul

Assessment of retention trends in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to determine possible internal recruitment efforts for poultry science departments and enhance university retention, Peyton Alyssa Taylor

Inosine 5’- monophosphate derived umami flavor intensity of beef determination by electrochemistry and chromatography, Kezia Virellia To

Knowing your audience: Identifying the demographic characteristics, consumer trends, participation levels, and activity preferences of Mississippi’s agritourism clientele, Alexis Kate Turnipseed

Evaluation of non-labeled herbicides in cotton production in Mississippi, Zaim Ugljic

Survival, regrowth and morphotype formation of Salmonella strains after exposure to high or low concentrations of first generation QAC in water, Grace Umutesi

Evaluation of novel litter amendments for use in the commercial broiler industry, Jorge A. Urrutia

Quantifying the effects of abiotic stress on early season growth, development, and physiological characteristics in corn, Charles Hunt Walne

Characterization of Corynespora cassiicola resistance to the quinone outside inhibitor fungicides, elucidation of fitness parameters, and defining alternative fungicide product strategies in Mississippi soybean, Xiaopeng Wang

Metagenomic analysis of root-associated microbiome of healthy and Taproot Decline-affected soybeans and identification of healthy soybean root endophytes with protective activity against the causal agent, Xylaria necrophora, Uyen Wesser

Perceptions of middle school students on gardening, Julie B. White

Effectiveness of food-grade coating treated nets after various drying methods at controlling mite growth on dry-cured hams, Sadie White