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Rate And Time Of Lime And Phosphorus Application As Factors Influencing Alfalfa Growth Of Hartsells Soil, Rabindar Nath Singh

Masters Theses

The present study was conducted to determine the effect of different rates and time of phosphorus and lime application on the yield and nutrient content of alfalfa on Hartsells loam soil. To control some of the environmental factors, this experiment was carried out in the greenhouse.

An Investigation Of The Effect Of High Temperature On The Schumann-Runge Ultraviolet Absorption Continuum Of Oxygen, John Stanton Evans

Masters Theses

A theoretical and experimental investigation of the absorption coefficient of molecular oxygen at high temperature is reported here. The wavelength range covered is in the vacuum ultraviolet region from 1300 A to 1740 A. The theoretical treatment covers all temperatures from 300° to 10,000° K. The experimental investigation was carried out in the temperature range of 4,000° to 10,000° K. All values of the absorption coefficient found apply only to oxygen for which the vibrational degree of freedom is fully excited.

The final results for the high temperature absorption coefficient as a function of temperature and wavelength are listed in …

Some Effects Of Irradiating Cotton Yarn In The Plasma Of An Electric Discharge, John R. Barrett Jr.

Masters Theses

The purpose of the study described in this thesis is to show some of the effects on cotton yarn of irradiation with the plasma of an electrical discharge through air at low pressure.

The Dramatic Element In Milton's Poetry, Barbara Jones Nipp

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

A Study Of Public School Finance In The Southern Appalachian Region, Archie Reece Dykes

Masters Theses

This study was directed toward an investigation and analysis of various aspects of public school finance in the Southern Appalachian Region with emphasis on trends in public school revenues and expenditures as they related to the changing setting in which the schools operated.

Plans And Performance On Farms At The Ames Plantation, Paul E. Carr

Masters Theses

The objectives of this study are to make an analysis of the farming operations on five fazming units by ccmparlng the estimated production, costs, prices, and InocBW irlth the actual resulta obtained in 1l9$7 azwl 1958 and to observe some factors affectii^ ths divergence of the actual results from those estimated*

The Professional Status Of Teachers In The Southern Appalachian Region, William Lyle Evernden

Masters Theses

The problem in this study was to investigate, analyze and assess the progress made toward the development of a teaching profession in the Southern Appalachian Region.

Temperature And Humidity Conditions In Three Types Of Boiler Houses, William Robert Fox

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to determine, for competitive purposes, the respective temperature and humidity conditions of a Solar, Windowless, and Conventional type broiler house. As previously mentioned, there are many environmental factors, such as light, temperature, humidity, and ventilation which probably could affect the growth of broilers; however, it is commonly thought by poultrymen that temperature and humidity affect the growth of broilers more than the other factors stated. For this reason, those concerned with this research project were of the opinion that temperature and humidity conditions should be studied first. Investigations and studies of the other factors …

Cotton Fiber Testing By Shippers In Memphis, Tennessee, Jack R. Fontana

Masters Theses

This study is concerned with the present and the probable future effects of cotton fiber testing on the buying, assembling, and selling of cotton by shippers in the Memphis market. The problem may be sub-divided into the following seven objectives:

1. To determine the extent and use of cotton fiber tests in the Memphis market.

2. To determine the reasons for using cotton fiber tests.

3. To determine what operating practices are used in testingCotton.

4. To determine how fiber tests are used in buying and selling cotton.

5. To determine the cost of fiber testing.

6. To determine the …

A Surface Water Treatment System For Rural Homes And Farmsteads, Edward B. Hale

Masters Theses

The only objective of research work upon which this thesis is based was to design, construct, and test a water treatment system to utilize surface water sources to meet the demands for rural domestic and farmstead water. The system would provide an adequate supply of potable water for a family of five and maintain sanitary conditions for milking a herd of thirty cows. It is anticipated that the cows could be supplied water for drinking. The daily family needs would be fifty gallons per person or a total of two-hundred-fifty gallons (20). Approximately four-hundred-fifty gallons of water would meet the …

Hay Conditioning In Tennessee, Dan Houston Luttrell

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of the conditioning process on the drying time of hay and its importance with respect to the average lengths of curing periods in Tennessee.

Tennecetin: A New Antifungal Antibiotic, James Burns

Masters Theses

The present investigation is an outgrowth of some speculations we have entertained (and vice versa) for a number of years. These speculations revolved around the general idea of antibiotics -- their discovery, production, uses, and significance.

Despite a keen fascination with the matter, our attempts to build a philosophy of antibiosis suffered from an awkward ignorance of the subject itself. There seemed to be no easy way to remedy this situation. In a field dominated by commercial interests, with a literature too recent and scattered to have been sifted and sorted, the traditional academic tools of learning did not appear, …

Type And Breed As Factors Effecting Taste And Consumer Preference Of Beef, Louis A. Odom

Masters Theses

The primary objectives of this study were:

1. To determine if type and breed are factors that influence taste panel and consumer preference of beef.

2. To compare consumer preferences to technical taste panel scores of meat from the same animals.

3. To determine whether consumer preference and taste panel scores are influenced by carcass grade, marbling, tenderness, amount of chemical fat, shear and specific gravity.

The Attitude Of Adult Farmers Toward Adult Education In Vocational Agriculture In The Eagleville School Area Of Rutherford County, Tennessee, John David Todd

Masters Theses

This study was conducted to determine what the farmers thought of the adult farmer program. It was not a part of the study to determine the changes that the farmers might offer for improving the adult program. Although some indications for improvement could be derived from the results of the study.

Parental Influence On Walland High School Students, Leroy Gooden

Masters Theses

Statement of the Problem: The problem of this thesis was to evaluate Walland High School with respect to the attitude of the parents toward the physical needs of the school, the methods used in teaching the students, the relationships existing between the students and the teachers, the social and recreational activities of the school and, the relationships existing between the school and the community.

Oleandomycin, Terramycin And A Combination Of Penicillin, Streptomycin And Sulfaquinoxaline For Growing Finishing Swine, Bertie Albert D'Souza

Masters Theses

This study was designed to evaluate Oleandomycin, and a combination of antibiotics with a sulfa drug in relation to a control ration and a standard antibiotic used for growing-finishing swine. The work was done at the University of Tennessee Animal Husbandry-Veterinary Science Blount Livestock Farm from December, 1958 to May, 1959.

The Use Of A Flail Type Forage Harvester As A Hay Conditioner, Joshua Joseph Fenn

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to find out whether the flail-type forage harvester can be used as a hay conditioner. If it can be, then the mower and, with suitable modifications, the rake can be eliminated for the hay making process. Also, this machine can be used for the production of ensilage, thus eliminating the need for a separate chopper or forage blower on the farm In this study the performance of the flail-type forage harvester as a hay conditioner was compared with the performances of the smooth roller and fluted roller hay conditioner.

Influence Of Sex, Type Of Birth And Rearing On Daily Gain Of Lambs, K. Govindan Nambiar

Masters Theses

The objectives of this study were to evaluate the influence of sex, type of birth and rearing on average daily gain of landis and to determine correction factors or constants to be used to adjust average daily gain for differences in type of birth and rearing and sex.

Quantitative Standards For The Implementation Of Qualitative Standards In Student-Teaching Programs, Dan B. Cookie

Masters Theses

This study was selected because there was evi­dence that some defensible quantitative standards were needed to implement the desirable practices which would be consistent with the philosophies set forth in the standards of both the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education and the National Council for Accreditation or Teacher Education. Recognizing that the value or the student teaching experience depends to a large extent on the quality and the quantity of the types of experiences provided during student teaching, and the supervision or the program, the writer has identified two major purposes of the study as follows:

1. To …

Backgrounds Of The Scopes Trial At Dayton, Tennessee, Warren Allem

Masters Theses

This paper has been written in a sincere attempt to give a perception in depth to the scene of the famous trial. The history of the area has been studied, many of the leading characters have been interviewed personally, and a large amount of reading has been done in the records relating ot the events. Although greater emphasis has been placed upon those aspects of the case which were purely local, a number of larger factors contributing to its background and meaning have been presented briefly.

Retailing Nursery Products In Four Counties Of Tennessee, Jimmy Wayne Bookout

Masters Theses

Specifically the objectives of this study are: (1) to describe the present marketing practices and facilities used in merchandising nursery products at the retail level; and (2) to point out possible practices which may alleviate some marketing problems, as well as improve marketing efficiency.

Rural Community Development: A Study Of The Relevant Sociological Theories, Ramaswamy Dwarakinath

Masters Theses

On account of this incomplete grasp of the concept in different regions and at different levels, and also on account of the lack of its systematic treatment in the theoretical spheres, there is an ever-growing need for examining the contemporary thought and experience and for gaining an integrated understanding of the subject, from time to time.

The focus of the present study is on one aspect of this situation, namely, the apparent paucity of a foundation of sociological theory to the concept of community development. The purpose of this thesis may therefore be stated as "the study of the theoretical …

Levels And Sources Of Phosphorus For Growing-Finishing Swine, Howard W. Miller

Masters Theses

The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the availability of phosphorus from common commercial phosphorus supplements for growing-finishing swine. The common commercial phosphorus supplements used for comparison in this experiment were wet process acid dicalcium phosphate, electric furnace acid dicalcium phosphate, defluorinated rock phosphate and Curacao Island phosphate.

The Effects Of Soaking And Storage On The Radiosensitivity Of Barley Seeds, Philip E. Hoskinson

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which the effects of irradiation on barley seed could be modified by varying the moisture content of the seed and the storage time.

Productivity Of Huntington, Waynesboro, And Dickson Soils For Corn, Charles R. Graves

Masters Theses

The objectives of the study were outlined to the local agricultural workers before any farmers were contacted. Names of possible cooperators were obtained. When this system proved unfruitful, fields were located by driving through the county. When one of the soil types that had been in corn in 1957 or that might be planted in corn in 1958 was observed the farmer was contacted and his cooperation was solicited.

The Need And Desire For Instruction In Farm Home Repair Mechanics In The Porter High School Community, Ray Jones

Masters Theses

Should Farm Home Repair Mechanics be taught as a part of the vocational agriculture curriculum in the Porter High School, and if so, What should be the teaching units? In order to solve this problem the following questions will be answered:

1. Is there a need for Farm Home Repair Mechanics education In the Porter community?

2. Should Farm Home Repair Mechanics be taught in the Porter High School?

3. Should Farm Home Repair Mechanics be taught to vocational agriculture students?

4. What repairs and adjustment units should be taught in a course on Farm Home Repair Mechanics to students …

The Effects Of Various Cooling Methods On Spermatozoan Livability, Alfred F. Mcfee

Masters Theses

The studies herein reported were undertaken in an effort to determine the effects of various rates and methods of cooling semen on the livability and metabolic activity of the spermatozoa.

Changes In Milk Proteins Associated With The Growth Of Psychrophilic Bacteria, J. D. Skean

Masters Theses

One of the factors responsible for the loss of initial quality in adequately refrigerated, pasteurized milk and milk products is their widespread contamination with psychrophilic microorganisms. A common characteristic of the members of this taxonomically heterogenous group Is that they grow sufficiently well, though rarely optimally, at refrigeration temperatures to damage severely the organoleptic quality of dairy products in relatively short periods of time. This creates a major problem in modern dairy practice which is magnified as it becomes economically important to lengthen the time interval between production and consumption of dairy foods.

The literature on the relation of psychrophilic …

Friction Characteristics Of Soil And "Teflon", Tetrafluoroethylene Resins For Use In Agricultural Machinery, Rudragouda Fakiragouda Patil

Masters Theses

The problem was to investigate the friction characteristics of "Teflon" and agricultural soils. This study was undertaken with a view to find out whether the friction between "Teflon" and soil was less than the friction between metal and soil.

The Effect Of Feeding L-Thyroxine To Dairy Cows Upon Plasma-Bound Iodine And Fecal Thyroxine, John J. Sullivan

Masters Theses

This study was made to determine the effect of L-thyroxine dose-level and length of time it is fed to lactating cows upon the amounts of thyroxine equivalents in the blood and feces.