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 2021
Prevalence and molecular characteristics of avian pathogenic Escherichia coli and Clostridium perfringens in 'no antibiotics ever' broiler farms, Courtney Fancher
The second half, Lindsey Bronwyn Fisher
Evaluating the Management of Bollworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Cotton, Michael Cade Francis
Using weed-suppressive, chromosome substitution (CS) cotton as a supplemental weed management strategy, Mary Gracen Alexandra Fuller
The effects of prior exposure to agriculture on college students’ food purchasing decisions, Leah E. Gann
U.S. consumer preferences for blockchain-based traceability of leafy greens, Ajita Giri
Effects of chilling duration on USDA quality grade of beef carcasses, Caitlyn Sarah Haines
Implementing food science-based instruction in career technical education courses, Jasmine D. Hendrix
Katrina Cottages: the value of place and permanence in a post-disaster landscape, Matthew C. Hinton
Genetic characterization of antimicrobial activities of endophytic bacteria Burkholderia strains MS455 and MS389, Jiayuan Jia
The nose glows: investigating amphibian neuroendocrine pathways with quantum dots, Allison Rebecca Julien
Efficiency of weights matrix specification in the spatial error model, Cannon Kent
Identification and evaluation of mycotoxins produced by Macrophomina phaseolina, Vivek Hemant Khambhati
Examining the need for parental satisfaction with the MSU Extension Equine Assisted Therapy Program, Ashlyn Ann Kiker
Homologous and heterologous stress adaptation in Listeria monocytogenes after sublethal exposure to quaternary ammonium compound, Divya Satish Kode
The effects of developmental chlorpyrifos exposure on the proteome of the adolescent rat hippocampus, Aubrey Lewis
Developing and applying precision animal farming tools for poultry behavior monitoring, Guoming Li
Dissection of the genetic architecture of grain quality in rice, Shuai Liu
The impact of natural disaster exposure on students' externalizing and internalizing behaviors, Irmarie Cruz Lopez
Seasonal management strategies for tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris (Palisot de Beauvois), in midsouth cotton production systems, Ryan Taylor Mann
Evaluation of nitrapyrin as a potential nitrification inhibitor in Mississippi rice production, William Jeffrey Mansour
Evaluating the effects of pine and miscanthus biochar on water activity and Escherichia coli populations in commercial broiler litter, Christopher Austin Marty
Acoustic analysis of saproxylic arthropod diversity in North and Central American pine forests, Kristy Marie McAndrew
Impact of carrier volume and spray droplet size on pesticide application efficacy in Mississippi, Jacob Paul McNeal
Frequency of illicit use of prescription stimulants is associated with perceived ADHD symptoms, Justin Mendonca
Pen size and BRD: Impacts on antimicrobial use, antimicrobial resistance, performance, and profitability, Kirsten Midkiff
Perceptions of career and technical education administrators on STEM and employability skills integration into school based agricultural education, John William Norris
Soybean (Glycine max) response to multiple, sublethal exposures of 2,4-D and dicamba from vegetative through reproductive growth, Graham Robert Oakley
Oxidative stress biomarkers in blood plasma of moderately exercised horses, Elizabeth Catesby Ott
Development of data processing tool for precision agriculture and delivery system to end user, Rohit Pathak
The genetics and molecular mechanisms of tolerance to 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.), Loida Moreno Perez
Inflammatory profiles of high risk cattle exposed to common management practices, Alexandra M. Pittman
Minimizing off-target herbicide movement using novel application technology, Hayden B. Quick
Consequences of external factors on placental and offspring development and using melatonin as a potential therapeutic, Dana S. Reid
Assessing the potential for lightning-induced damage in commercial broiler houses in Mississippi and Alabama, Matthew R. Rowland
The efficacy of the Low-FODMAP diet to alleviate symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome in adults: A systematic review, Jacqueline Nicole Rustom
Metacognitive self-regulated learning processes in computer and print reading assignments among elementary students in grades 2-5, Katerina Sergi
Bridging data gaps for strategic conservation of Gulf of Mexico coastal region landscapes, Andrew Challen Shamaskin
Quality performance by deploying instant feedback technologies to automotive manufacturing, Jason Shawhan
Environmental and economic viability of mid-southern USA corn conservation systems, Gene David Spencer
Weedy rice (Oryza sativa ssp.): an untapped genetic resource for abiotic stress tolerant traits for rice improvement, Shandrea D. Stallworth
Effectiveness of a prescription drug take-back box mail intervention among rural Mississippians in the Appalachian region., Je'Kylynn Steen
Evaluation of dicamba volatility when applied under field and controlled environmental conditions, John M. Taylor
Prevalence of salmonella, campylobacter, and spoilage bacteria on broiler meat at different stages of commercial poultry processing, Hudson Thames
A Preliminary Evaluation of the Trauma-Informed Child Advocacy Program at Mississippi State University, Mary Grace Thomas
An NLP leveraged approach to formulate environment assertions for requirements-based testing, Austin R. Thompson
Phenology and management of triploid flowering rush (Butomus umbellatus L.), Lee Gray Turnage Jr.
Sperm functional genome and epigenome regulating bull fertility and sperm freezability, Muhammet Rasit Ugur
Modulation of effector gene expression in the blood-feeding arthropods Cimex lectularius Linnaeus, (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) and Aedes albopictus Skuse, (Diptera: Culicidae), Travis C. van Warmerdam
The effects of cover crops in an integrated livestock/continuous corn cropping system in east-central Mississippi, Ken Randolph Waddell
Physiological Roles of Selenoprotein H in Mice, Qingzhou Wang
Bioenergy crop production's impact on water quality in the Mississippi River basin using the benefit transfer approach., William Tillman White
Retention of the female, Hispanic, adult education ESL learner in community college adult education classes, Kimberly Lott Wilson
Evaluation of the utility and performance of an autonomous surface vehicle for mobile monitoring of waterborne biochemical agents, Jessica Simmerman Wolfe
An exploratory study of persuasive messaging in information security, Shan Xiao
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
A comparative study of mechanical performance characteristics between treated and untreated ham nets, Md Almin
In ovo vaccination of layer chickens with 6/85 and ts-11 vaccine strains of mycoplasma gallisepticum, Abdulmohsen Alqhtani
Agronomic, economic, and ecological response of corn and soybean production systems to winter cover cropping and minimum tillage management in the Mississippi Alluvial Valley, Thomas Beauregard Badon
Identifying and Mitigating Heat Stress of Grazing Dairy Cattle Using Shade and Sprinklers, Carly Becker
The effect of crop histories on producer behavior: A modern portfolio approach, William Bradley Jr
The effect of minority, low-income, and first-generation status on the financial capabilities of students at Mississippi State University, Cecilia Brooks
Forage contribution of cool-season annuals as cover crops in warm-season pastures, Abiola Elizabeth Bruce-Smith
Impact of water hardness on marinated broiler breast yield and quality, Ravali Budavarthi
Early administration of probiotics through in ovo inoculation and their impact on gut microflora, immune response, and growth performance of broiler chicks, Claudia Duneska Castañeda Bustillo
Biological, cultural, and psychological factors that may predispose young adults to anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorders, Madison Christian
Characterization of Integrin-Linked Kinase functions in cell wall immunity, Emily Cooley
Integrin-Linked Kinases are components of a cell wall integrity signaling pathway required for innate immune responses, Gizem Dimlioglu
Effects of estradiol benzoate on reproductive characteristics in beef cattle, Lacey Dysart
Pyritic Lignite as a source of iron for soybean as influenced by variety and soil pH., Andrea Paola Elvir Flores
Evaluation of synergistic opportunities among exogenous enzymes for optimal broiler performance, Courtney Ennis
A study of the perceived collegiate experiences of “native” and transfer agricultural students at a Mississippi land grant university, Hannah L. Ford
Monoculture to Biculture: Cover Cropping Effects on Biomass, Nitrogen Dynamics, and Yield in a Strip-Tilled Corn Production System, Eduardo Samuel Garay Lagos
Comprehensive Survey of Butterflies at the Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge, Jordan Gesell
Assisted reproductive technologies in male Ambystoma tigrinum with application to threatened newt species, Amanda Gillis
The molecular and cellular dynamics of Holstein bull spermatozoa associated with cryotolerance, Alicia Gilmore
Evaluation of bollworm behavior, damage, and control in cotton with insecticidal proteins and formulated insecticides, Russell Ethan Godbold
The effect of FORTIFIED home designation on property value, Leslie Gould
Cultural Competence Development of Undergraduate Students in a Multidisciplinary Teaching Methods Course, Candy Grant
Effect of vibration stimulation on muscle and bone parameters in mature stock-type horses on stall rest, Ashley L. Greene
A longitudinal descriptive study on the sleep of young adults with developmental disabilities, Emily E. Grubbs
Communication technology and parent-caregiver relationship quality in early childhood, Stephanie Haney
The impact of brown stink bug (Hemiptera:Pentatomidae) natural and simulated damage on field corn growth and yield, William Christopher Hardman
Effects of dietary lysine restriction on nutrient metabolism and muscle gene expression in young growing pigs, Md Shamimul Hasan
Understanding in-field soil moisture variability and associated impact on irrigation, Blade Hodges
Methionine: an essential amino acid and potential enhancer of antioxidant systems in swine diets, Rebecca M. Humphrey
Measuring the effectiveness of the Mississippi Agriculture in the Classroom Program on elementary students’ agricultural literacy levels, Alyssa Hutcheson
A Survey of Neonicotinoid Residue Levels in Native Bees and Soil of the Mississippi Black Belt Prairie, Sena Isbilir
Recovering missing yield values: Ramifications for the USDA’s ARC-CO program, Zachary S. Ishee
