Theses and dissertations produced by graduate students affiliated with Mississippi State University's College of Forest Resources.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Investigating ecological links between floodplain forests and aquatic communities, Conner Owens
Patterns of carnivore competition, time-to-kill, and predation risk on white-tailed deer fawns in a multi-predator landscape, Tyler R. Petroelje
Bridging data gaps for strategic conservation of Gulf of Mexico coastal region landscapes, Andrew Challen Shamaskin
Assessing effects of habitat amount vs. configuration on avian diversity in managed pine landscapes, Craig Sklarczyk
A structured approach to water management of a multiuse reservoir, Victoria R. Starnes
Influence of boat activity on wave climate in Back Bay of Biloxi, MS, Matthew Virden
Impacts of season, single prescribed burn, and winged elm (Ulmus alata) encroachment on fuel dynamics in an upland oak stand in northern Mississippi, Shawn C. Woodard
Distribution of woodpecker activity relative to wooden utility structure usage in the southeastern United States, Hannah Chelsea Wright
Characterizing flooding regimes in the lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley over recent two decades, Xichun Zhou
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
An evaluation of environmental concerns and private land conservation programs, Ram Kumar Adhikari
Fine-scale movements and habitat selection of eastern wild turkeys in Mississippi, John Almond
Effects of fire on acorn removal and deer mediated community level indirect effects of mast seeding, Charles Moriah Boggess
Properties of four domestic hardwood species, Marly Gabriela Carmona Uzcategui
Mechanical properties of a layered wood-based composite panel with embedded cross-laminations, Bojan Cosovic
Range-wide growth and diet of Pallid Sturgeon and sympatric Shovelnose Sturgeon, Robert Jason DeVries
Effects of tree morphology on rainwater partitioning in an upland oak forest, Natasha Drotar
Meso-mammal predators and northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) occupancy of early successional patches in a managed ecosystem, Kelsey Fleming
The construction and use of an economic model for prospective forest products manufacturing facilities in Mississippi, John William Griffin
Effects of the trematode Bolbophorus damnificus on channel and hybrid catfish, Mackenzie Gunn
Short-term movements and seasonal habitat suitability of Shovelnose Sturgeon in the lower Mississippi River, Dylan Hann
Response of male white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) to human activity on the landscape, Colby Henderson
Forestland ownership changes and the duration in Mississippi, Mahesha Kuluppuarachchi
Trends and Drivers of Conservation Easements in the United States, Sabhyata Lamichhane
Intraspecific Variability of Edwardsiella piscicida and Cross-Protective Efficacy of a Live-Attenuated Edwardsiella ictaluri Vaccine in Channel and Channel × Blue Hybrid Catfi, Adrian Lopez Porras
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
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
