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 2022
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
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
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
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
Perceptions of middle school students on gardening, Julie B. White
Effects of pruning timing, leaf removal, and shoot thinning on 'MidSouth' winegrape quality in South Mississippi, Haley Nicole Williams
Attitudes towards breastfeeding among college students at Mississippi State University, Kristin F. Williford
Growing tea in Mississippi, Qianwen Zhang
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Evaluation of soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] quality following automatic fungicide and harvest aid applications under delayed harvest conditions in the mid-southern U. S., Robert Louis Adams II
Phytochemical and biological strategies to improve essential oils content in lavender, Keefah AL-Garallaa
Identification and analysis of genes associated with drought tolerance in rice, Muteb Daham Q Alrifdi
Community learning for flood mitigation: using the Community Rating System (CRS) scores as an indicator, Kelvin Kofi Koteyfio Amon
Evaluation of alternate wetting and drying irrigation management in rice, Richard Lee Atwill II
Polymorphism of WRKY factors in corn inbred lines carrying aflatoxin resistance quantitative trait loci, Akanksha Awasthi
The potential of 3D Concrete Printing technology in Landscape Architecture, Setareh Baniasadi
Optimal control of adaptive wild hogs, Katherine Barkley
Corn and soybean basis dynamics in the Mid-South, Delia Barrett
Evaluation of the rainfastness of selected insecticides in cotton, Sara Inez Barrett
Multispectral in-field sensors observations to estimate corn leaf nitrogen concentration and grain yield using machine learning, Razieh Barzin
The effects of grazing cover crops on animal performance, soil characteristics, and subsequent soybean production in east-central Mississippi, Bronson Scott Bass
Determining the optimal dIle:dLys ratio for Ross 708 x Ross YP male broilers throughout multiple grow out phases (Starter, Grower, and Finisher), Andrew Taylor Brown
Taste of Grief & other unconventional love stories, Madison Brown
Relationship of winter hair coat shedding ability of purebred Angus dams with mineral status, apparent forage digestibility, uterine artery hemodynamics, and calf growth and development, Randy Hunter Burnett
Effectiveness of equine assisted psychotherapy & learning for substance use disorder treatment in college-age young adults, Katherine Abigail Cagle-Holtcamp
Mitigation of herbicide resistance development among weed species in cotton and peanut, Justin S. Calhoun
Insecticide resistance monitoring and sublethal effects of an insect growth regulator on tarnished plant bug (Hemiptera: Miridae), Beverly D. Catchot
The development, implementation, and evaluation of the Hybrid-Online Hatch-Out Program, Tannah Leigh Christensen
Understanding food insecurity in a college student population, Amanda G. Conrad
Temporal alterations in bovine placental capacity during compromised pregnancies, Zully E. Contreras
Studies on common viral and bacterial pathogens of Bovine Respiratory Disease during in vitro co-infection, Caitlyn Cowick
Associations between the gastrointestinal microbiome and nitrogen efficiency in Holstein and Jersey cows, Vanessa Michelle De La Guardia Hidrogo
Comparing hand watering, automated, and subsurface irrigation treatments for cost, labor, and water use in community gardens., Eloísa Maria De Leon Gonzalez
Development of a bioinspired NugalBot for precision seeding of rice, Harsa Dhani
Can emerging adults' dating psychological aggression be explained by family-of-origin psychological aggression, emotion dysregulation, and drinking?, Deepali M. Dhruve
Systematics and population structure of Amblyomma maculatum group ticks and Rickettsia parkeri, an emerging human pathogen in southern Arizona, USA, Michelle E.J. E Allerdice
Rebel groups privatizing security? Explaining why rebel groups hire private military actors, Margaret Mparebea Eduonoo
