Theses and dissertations produced by graduate students affiliated with Mississippi State University's College of Forest Resources.
Learn more about theses and dissertations, including how to submit
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Development of low-cost adsorbents from biomass residues for the removal of organic contaminants and heavy metals from aqueous solutions., Sunith Babu Madduri
Detection rates of northern bobwhite coveys using a small unmanned aerial system-mounted thermal camera, Megan Elaine Martin
Assessing the environmental and educational value of an agricultural watershed restoration project in Mississippi, Audrey K. McCrary
Evaluation of the durability of mass timber products against termites (Reticulitermes spp.) using choice testing., Jazmine A. McGinnis
Distribution and habitat use of sharks in the coastal waters of west-central Florida, Lindsay Mullins
An examination of vegetation ordinances within communities across the southern United States, Kripa Neupane
Effects of fire phenology and stump sprouting on summer nutritional carrying capacity for white-tailed deer, Rainer Nichols
To plant or not to plant? A decision support tool to minimize risk associated with water level uncertainty in reservoir habitat management., David M. Norris
Effects of cover crop management on biologically related soil properties in a Mississippi dryland soybean system, Sapana Pokhrel
Mechanical properties of southern pine over 5 decades., James Tedrick Ratcliff Jr
Improved monitoring and decision-making to manage atypical Aeromonas hydrophila in catfish aquaculture ponds, Bradley Richardson
Evaluation of coatings used for prolonging the durability of cross-laminated timber against weathering and wood decay fungi, Gabrielly S Bobadilha
Modification of wood by liquid-precursor thermal spray coating, Ganesh Sedhain
Implementation of fuel reduction treatments on nonindustrial private forests in Mississippi, Anusha Shrestha
Using physiological parameters to refine estimates of short rotation poplar performance and productivity, Leah Frances Stewart
Wintering population estimates and microplastics prevalence for tidal marsh birds of Mississippi, Spencer Weitzel
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
LiDAR Measurements of Afforested Bottomland Hardwoods in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley, Madelyn Paige Anderson
The Patterns and Determinants of Roundwood Exports from United States Pacific Northwest, Bibek Ban
Sample-Plot Size and Diameter Moments/Percentiles Prediction Model Effects on Stand Diameter Distribution Recovery Accuracy, Joshua B. Bankston
Understanding the effects of mass mortality events on plant communities and consumer behavior, Carolina Baruzzi
Sampling Techniques for Research and Management of Cichlid Species in Lentic Systems, Jason Matthew Bies
Spatial responses of adult male white-tailed (Odocoileus virginianus) deer to hunting risk, Ashley Chance
Process Improvement of Door Manufacturing through Time Study and Simulation using Lean Concepts, Chen Chen
Developing Commercial-Scale Low-Salinity Culture Protocols for Gulf Killifish, Fundulus Grandis, Brittany Morgan Chesser
Predation risk of Double-crested Cormorants (Phalacrocorax auritus) on commercial catfish production in the Mississippi Delta, Terrel Christie
Foraging ecology and depredation impact of scaup on commercial baitfish and sportfish farms in eastern Arkansas, Stephen Clements
Performance of Submerged Cool-Season Annual Crops as a Potential Fish Habitat Enhancement Strategy of Reservoir Mudflats, Giancarlo Coppola
Heterogeneous catalytic conversion of biomass-derived carbohydrates to furanic biofuel additives and chemicals, Islam Elsayed
Faunal assemblages associated with living shorelines and implications for high-wave energy ecosystems, Daniel Firth
Growth of Clonal Red Maples on Varying Site Conditions in Mississippi and Response to Pneumatic Fracturing and Liquid Injection, David Tildon Fulgham
Preliminary characterization of physical and mechanical properties of species used in staircase manufactures, Cristian Grecca Turkot
Development of quality crappie fishing opportunities in Mississippi State Lakes, Bryant Haley
Selected minor properties of in-grade southern pine lumber, Nathan Edward Irby
Life History Patterns and the Spatial and Trophic Ecology of Batoids in a Northern Gulf of Mexico Estuary, Matthew Bernard Jargowsky
Nano-Chitosan Wood Treatment : A Combined Fire-Retardant and Antifungal Treatment, Laya KhademiBami
Mesophication of upland oak forests: Impacts on flammability via changes in leaf litter and fuelbed traits, Jennifer K. McDaniel
Assessing the Early Growth Performance and Survival of Two Oak Species and Three Planting Stocks on Hurricane Katrina Damaged Land, Charles Holden Miles
Evaluating effects of southern yellow pine biochar and wood vinegar on poultry litter, Maryam Mohammadi-Aragh
Price Premiums for Growing Higher Quality Southern Pine Sawtimber on Longer Rotation Ages, Arun Regmi
Structural performance of staircase post connection systems under monotonic and reversed cyclic static loads, Laurice Mara Spinelli Correa
Attitudes and Perceptions of the Millennial Generation surrounding Wood Products and the Wood Products Industry, Kassandra B. Stout
Developing a Bio-based Wood Composite using Refined Cottonseed Protein Adhesives., Julianna Nicole Stratton
Study of Subterranean Termite Gut Symbionts as Affected by Chitosan Treatment of Wood, Telmah Telmadarrehei
Mechanical properties of cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels composed of treated dimensional lumber, Sachin Tripathi
Boron Leaching Control by Heat Treatment and Tannin Impregnation, Dercilio Junior Verly Lopes
Attributes affecting adoption of pollinator conservation practices, Shannon M. Westlake
Variation in Crown Morphology, Top Dieback Characteristics, and Growth and Yield Metrics for Two Varietal Ideotypes of Loblolly Pine at Age Nine, Valerie Sawyer West
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Understanding Red Fillet in the Catfish Industry in Northeastern Mississippi, Shay Allred
Could Mesophyte Canopy, Bark, and Leaf Litter Traits Drive Future Flammability of Upland Oak Forests?, Emily Kathleen Babl
Composting of Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) Sawdust, Gulbahar Bahsi-Kaya
Effect of Multiple Knots in Close Proximity on Southern Pine Lumber Properties, Marcela Cordeiro Barbosa
Transferability of MaxEnt and Expert Opinion Models for American Beaver, Isidro A. Barela
Shear Performance of Southern Pine Glued Orthogonally with Phenol-Resorcinol-Formaldehyde or Polyurethane, Guangmei Cao
Landowner Perceptions of Oil and Gas Development in Mississippi and Policies Associated with Managing the Industry and Natural Resources, Rachael Carter
The Effects of Common Forest Management Practices on Community Structure in a Southern Pine Forest, Donald Paul Chance
The Effects of Diet, Population, and Water Temperature on the Stress Response of Angled Largemouth Bass Micropterus Salmoides, Colin P. Dinken
Early Growth and Survival of Two Oak Species and Three Planting Stocks on Lands Disturbed by Hurricane Katrina, Tyler Durbin
Nutrients Influence Diet Selection in Herbivores, Jacob Lee Dykes
Investigation of a Low-External-Input Sustainable Rice Production System to Identify Ecosystem Services towards Adoption Costs and Benefits, Alexandra Gwin Firth
Effects of Hardwood Control and Switchgrass Intercropping on Breeding Bird Communities and Resource Use in Managed Loblolly Pine Stands in Mississippi, Marian Fuller-Morris
Ecology of Rare and Abundant Raptors on an Oceanic Island the Sharp-Shinned Hawk and Red-Tailed Hawk in Puerto Rico, Julio C. Gallardo
Multi-Scale Spatial Selection of a Large Solitary Omnivore, American Black Bear, Mariela Gisele Gantchoff
Evaluating Population Dynamics, Movement, and Spawning Success of Paddlefish Polyodon Spathula at Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge, Chelsea Rae Gilliland
Culture Techniques and Evaluation of Snail Consumption by Black Buffalo Ictiobus Niger, Emmet Liam Guy
Establishing and Evaluating Agricultural Plantings and Supplemental Cover on Reservoir Mudflats as a Means to Increase Juvenile Game Fish Abundance and Growth, Hunter R. Hatcher
Early impacts of midstory hardwoods and overstory density on longleaf seedling establishment on xeric sites, Jacob Colin Henry
Anthropogenic Impacts on Wildlife Mortality and Vertebrate Scavenging Communities, Jacob Earl Hill
Estimating Feral Swine Abundance and their Effects on Native Wildlife in the Mississippi Alluvial Valley, Matthew Ryan Ivey
Landowner willingness to participate in a grassland conservation program facilitating ecosystem services, Tharaka A. Jayalath
Development of Biobased Phenolic Adhesives for Engineered Wood Products, Somayyeh Kalami
Factors Influencing White-Tailed Deer Mortality Risk within a Multi-Predator System in Michigan, USA, Todd M. Kautz
Tensile Strength of Dovetail Joints in Furniture, Arif Caglar Konukcu
Winter Ecology of Radiomarked Female Mallards In Mississippi's Alluvial Valley, Joseph David Lancaster
Mixed Used Urea Formaldehyde and Isocyanate Resins for Wood Composites, Ming Liu
The Effects of Habitat Management on Wildlife Use in a Managed Loblolly Pine Forest, Johannah Reed McCollum
The Trophic and Spatial Ecology of the Southern Flying Squirrel (Glaucomys Volans) and Non-Lethal Deterrent Methods, Robert Timothy Meyer
Ecosystem Impacts and Space Use of Double-Crested Cormorants in a Southeastern Reservoir System, Leah LK Moran
Reproductive Ecology of White-Tailed Deer: Fetal Development and Mate Choice, Daniel L. Morina
Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Multi-Scale Habitat Selection in an Invasive Generalist, Kelsey Elizabeth Paolini
Effects of Green Tree Retention on Birds of Southern Pine Plantations, Michael Clay Parrish
Effects of Aquaculture Decline on Spatial Distributions of Piscivorous Birds, Ciera A. Rhodes
Wildlife Value Orientations: Understanding Mississippians for More Effective and Inclusive Wildlife Conservation, Adam T. Rohnke
Evaluating Multisystem Length Limits for Inland Fisheries, Andrew Challen Shamaskin
Refining Spawning Protocols for Crappie, Christian A. Shirley
Investigating Effectiveness of Wild Pig Policy and Legislation in the U.S., Andrew Lane Smith
Perceptions Regarding Longleaf Pine Ecosystem Restoration using Prescribed Fire, Samrajya Bikram Thapa
Genetic Assessment of Native and Non-Native White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus Virginianus) in the Southcentral U.S., Jordan L. Youngmann
Temporary Trade Barriers Investigation and Duty Imposition in the Forest Products Industry, Xufang Zhang
