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Replacing Herbicides With Groundcovers To Enhance Vineyard Sustainability, Benjamin A. Loseke

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

In many Midwestern vineyards a three to four-foot weed-free strip is maintained directly beneath the vines to reduce vine-weed competition. Conventionally, this strip has been conserved with repeated applications of herbicide, mainly glyphosate. The necessity for this weed-free strip to reduce vine-weed competition has been well documented in more arid climates. However, in areas with higher soil fertility and adequate rainfall, this strip may be unnecessary. Moreover, stand establishment and early vine growth have not been well documented when planting groundcovers (GC) immediately following the vine planting. The main objective of this project is to assess the severity of competition …

Polymorphisms Of Bovine Hsp90 And Their Implications In Beef Cattle Productivity, Glynn G. Smith

Animal Science Undergraduate Honors Theses

Production of beef cattle represents a $60 billion industry in the United States (USDA, 2015). The American beef cattle industry loses an estimated $370 million annually due to heat stress (St-Pierre, 2003). As of 2003, this was equal to nearly 99 million pounds of beef lost (USDA, 2015). The average American consumed roughly 65 pounds of beef in 2003; this means that the 99 million pounds of beef lost to heat stress would have been enough to feed approximately 1.5 million Americans for an entire year (Barclay, 2012).

An Impact Evaluation Of The Government Grant Programs And Input Efficiency Use In The Production Of Greenhouse Tomatoes And Peppers In Kosovo, Blend Frangu

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Determinants of greenhouse tomato and pepper production input efficiency affect a farmer’s decision to contribute to the vegetable sector in Kosovo. This research investigates the non-optimal use of inputs in the production of greenhouse tomatoes and peppers. Two studies were conducted to first measure input efficiency use and then to quantify the impact of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development (MAFRD) grant programs in the production of both crops. The first study applied data envelopment analysis (DEA), and linear and logistic regression to assess factors that influence efficiency in production. The second study used propensity score matching with …

Environmental And Animal Benefits When Beef Cattle Consume Condensed And Hydrolysable Tannins, Elizabeth K. Stewart, Juan J. Villalba, Kerry A. Rood

All Current Publications

This fact sheet describes the environmental and animal benefits when cattle consume condensed and hydrolysable tannins, and includes producer concerns.

Effect Of High Hydrostatic Pressure On Pasting, Rheological And Texture Properties Of Lotus Root Starch, Chen Qiaoli, Zhang Fusheng, Chen Hourong, Liao Zhuling, He Yingjie

Food and Machinery

In order to explore the influence of high hydrostatic pressure on the physicochemical properties of lotus root starch, effects were studied, including pressures, holding time and starch concentration on the changes of gelatinization, rheological and texture properties of lotus root starch. The results showed that the peak viscosity, valley viscosity, final viscosity and paste temperature of lotus root starch increased with the increase of pressure in the range of 200～500 MPa, while the breakdown viscosity and setback viscosity did not change significantly. However, when the pressure reached 600 MPa, The peak viscosity and breakdown viscosity of lotus root starch showed …

Effects Of Curdlan On Gel Properties Of High-Temperature Sterilization Surimi, Han Jingwen, Jiang Qixing, Xu Yanshun, Yu Peipei, Xia Wenshui

Food and Machinery

In order to improve the quality of sliver carp surimi, the effects of curdlan with different concentrations (0～10 g/kg) on the gel properties of surimi after sterilization at 120 ℃ for 10 min were investigated. Rheological measurement, breaking force, deforma-tion, gel strength, cohesiveness, chewiness, color, water-holding capacity (WHC), TCA-soluble peptide content and SDS-PAGE electrophoresis of obtained curdlan-surimi gel were determined as the quality indexes for evaluating the rheological properties, textural properties, color, WHC and protein composition of surimi. The results showed that addition of curdlan could increase rheological properties and significantly reduced the content of TCA-soluble peptide (P＜0.05), thereby improving …

Effects Of Mango Peel Powder On The Gelatinization And Retrogradation Properties Of Starch, Liu Fangmei, Wang Kai, Luo Jin, Zhao Lei, Hu Zhuoyan

Food and Machinery

Brabender viscometer and differential scanning calorimetry were used to study the effects of mango peel powder (MPP) on the pasting and thermal properties of corn and rice starch. Moreover, the changes in the transmittance, sedimentation rate, gel hardness and color of the two kinds of starch were also analyzed, and thus impacts on starch gelatinization and retrogradation were evaluated. The results showed that with the increase in the amount of added mango peel powder (0%～15%), the pasting temperature of corn and rice starches were decreased, while breakdown values were increased. Corn starch showed the highest peak viscosity with the addition …

Main Nutritional Quality And Principal Component Analysis Of Bramley Apples With Different Pollination Varieties, Ding Qian, Shi Yu, Zhen Runying

Food and Machinery

The differences of the main nutrient quality of bramley apples under different pollination conditions respectively with the pollen of First red, Dahongrong, MOLEX, Red Fuji, Gala and Grieve were analyzed in this experiment, and the natural pollination was used as control. The results showed that the contents of total sugar, VC, flavonoids, protein, ash and polyphenols among bramley apples with different pollination varieties reached significant or extremely significant levels; three principal components be selected in this experiments, and the cumulative percent of that three principal components reached 85.072% respectively. It was considered that pollination varieties could affect the nutritional quality …

Effect Of Age On Volatile Flavor And Fatty Acid Of Salted Goose, Zhang Ming, Yu Hai, Zhou Xiaoyan, Wu Danfeng

Food and Machinery

The differences of volatile flavor components and fatty acid composition between salted goose at 75, 150 and 300 days old were compared and analyzed to provide theoretical basis for selecting the best slaughtering period in the production of Yangzhou salted goose. The volatile flavor and fatty acid of the leg samples were determined by gas chromatography-mass spectrometer (GC-MS) using saltwater goose leg meat as raw material at different days old. The relative contents of aldehydes, esters, acids, ketones, benzene and ethers in volatile flavor substances of salted goose increased, while the relative contents of terpene hydrocarbons and furans decreased with …

Effect Of Different Packaging Materials And Modified Atmosphere On Preservation Of Mint, Chen Si, Chen Xiangning, Xu Li, Liu Huijun, Xu Na, Zhou Jing

Food and Machinery

In this research, high quality mints were used in the orthogonal test of different packaging materials, modified atmosphere and volume ratio. The mints of these groups were stored at low temperature (4 ℃) for 12 h. The variation of the sensory quality and the physical and chemical indexes of mints were studied during the storage period. The results showed that the loss rate and VC content of mints were inhibited significantly in group of packing with HDPE, MAP of 6% O₂9% CO₂85% N₂ and having the volume ratio of 15 g. Mints in this group …

Effect Of Lemon Juice On The Post-Harvest Wulongzhuyao Jujube During Cold Storage, Zhou Wenying, Liu Yamin, Liu Yumin, Guo Ni, Yan Yangyang

Food and Machinery

The preservation of lemon juice and the positive control of 1-MCP were used for Wulongzhuyao jujube fruits were stored at 4 ℃ for 40 d. Over the storage period, decay index, mass loss rate, ascorbic acid (V_C), total soluble solids (TSS), malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase (POD) were measured at 5 day intervals, and then the comprehensive evaluation on fresh-keeping effect was carried out by using principal component analysis. Results showed that both 1-MCP and lemon juice can prolong the shelf life of jujube, and can reduce decay rate, mass loss and the degree of cell membrane …

Effects Of Compound Ripening Agent With Ampelopsis Grossedentata On Color And Nutritional Quality Of Dried Day Lily, Yang Dawei

Food and Machinery

The dried day lily had ugly appearance about color because that the green of day lily had not been faded completely. In order to fade the green and improve the color quality of dried day lily, the lily was soaked with complex ripening agent for some time, then sealed with PVC plastic bags and stored at certain temperature for a period of time before the lily was dried, subsequently, the change of color and nutrient content of day lily were determined and analyzed. The results showed that fading green completely and better nutritional quality was obtained if day lily was …

Effects Of Methionine In Dietary On Hair Growth And Organ Indexes In Mice, Li Xiaofeng, Wang Xin, Yang Bing, Zhang Huaqi

Food and Machinery

The effects of methionine (Met) in dietary on hair growth and organs indexes were investigated. A total of 80 Kunming mice with a similar genetic background and weight were randomly divided into 0.12% (the control), 0.80%, 1.60%, and 2.40% Met treatments with five replicates per treatment, including two female and two male mice per treatment. The hair fibers, heart, liver, spleen, lungs, kidneys and thymus were collected in catagen and telogen, respectively. The results showed that hair diameters of mice were significantly decreased by adding 0.80%, 1.60% and 2.40% Met to diet (P＜0.05) in catagen and telogen. The length of …

Optimization Of Ethanol-Assisted Aqueous Enzymatic Extraction And Quality Analysis Of Peony Seed Oil, Song Yuanyuan, Yang Ruijin, Zhang Wenbin, Zhao Wei, Hua Xiao

Food and Machinery

Peony seed oil was obtained by ethanol-assisted aqueous enzymatic extraction after the acid-heat pretreatment on peony seeds. The microstructure of pretreated peony seeds was analyzed by confocal laser scanning microscope. The optimal conditions of this aqueous enzymatic extraction of peony seed oil through the optimization were: finely grounding 8 times (the particle size was 33.62 μm), solid-liquid ratio of 17 (g/mL), the α-amylase enzymolysis at 70 ℃ for 1 h, pH 5.5,dosage 2 mL/100 g·material), and the glucoamylase enzymolysis at 60 ℃ for 1 h, pH 4.5, dosage 3 mL/100 g·material), the ethanol solution extraction at 60 ℃ for 1 …

Effect Of Coagulants On Quality Properties Of Tofu Dish Jade-Like Dumpling, Ye Tao, Ding Kaili, Chen Zhina, Yin Linlin, Wang Yun, Lu Jianfeng

Food and Machinery

To enrich the form of tofu deep-processing products, jade-like dumpling, a special traditional tofu dish, was prepared using tofu and minced pork as dumpling paper and stuffing respectively. The effects of different coagulants on quality parameters, including the texture, color, sensory characteristic, water holding capacity and nutritive compositions, of jade-like dumpling were compared. The results indicated that the optimal concentration of MgCl₂, CaSO₄ and GDL for jade-like dumpling was 2.5 g, 2.5 g and 2.0 g per 100 g dried soybeans, respectively. The water holding capacity of CaSO₄-dumpling and GDL-dumpling had no significant difference (P＞0.05), …

Landscape Foundations: A Practical & Technical Guide To Landscape Maintenance, Marco Crosland

Undergraduate Honors Theses

Many homeowners struggle to maintain healthy landscapes. Often, they simply don’t understand basic principles that, if followed, would make a significant difference in the health and appearance of their landscape. The hope of Landscape Foundations is to help homeowners maintain healthy and excellent landscapes by teaching these “correct principles”.

What makes Landscape Foundations different than other landscape guides is that it brings in current research and explains it in a simple way. This guidebook provides pictures and additional resources to explain landscape maintenance principles. It teaches both the practical and technical sides.

Landscape Foundations is written for both beginners and …

Effect Of Increasing Levels Of Monosilicic Acid On Arsenic And Phosphorus Sorption In Soil, Flávia Bastos Agostinho

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Arsenic (As) accumulation in rice (Oryza sativa) grains has increased human’s daily intake. Studies have shown that arsenite is taken up through known silicon (Si) transporters in rice. Moreover, the availability of As in soil is affected by chemically similar ligands that have high affinity to oxides surfaces, such as Si and phosphorus (P). Studies were conducted to: (I) investigate the role of elevated levels of Si on the concentration of different As fractions in soil and on As uptake by rice; (II) evaluate the effect of increasing monosilicic acidconcentrations on As sorption and kinetics in soil; and …

Effects Of Application Timing And Soil Type On Optimal N Rate Requirement Of Sugarcane (Saccharum Spp.) And Changes In Soil Inorganic And Leaf N Concentrations, Joseph Martin Garrett

LSU Master's Theses

Research is limited on the effects of soil types and early nitrogen (N) fertilizer applications to N management strategies in sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) production in Louisiana. This study was established in 2015 at two locations in St. Gabriel, LA to 1) determine the effect of fertilizer application timing and soil type on the optimal N rate requirement and yield of sugarcane and 2) relate the relationship of soil and leaf N content to yield at different growth stages with sugarcane yield. Treatments were set in a randomized block design on a clay soil and in a complete randomized …

Effects Of Enhanced Efficiency Nitrogen Fertilizers On Agronomic Parameters And Loss Pathways In The Subtropical Mississippi Delta Region, Scott Michael Pensky

LSU Master's Theses

Minimizing nitrogen (N) loss is critical for improving N use efficiency (NUE) in crop production and reducing its effects on the environment. Management practices such as seasonal application timing of N fertilizers and the addition of enhanced efficiency N fertilizers (EENFs) were investigated for the high N requirement of the two most common cereal crops globally, corn (Zea mays L.) and wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), in the subtropical climate of Louisiana. Field research was established during the 2016 and 2017 seasons at the LSU Agricultural Center’s Dean Lee and Central research stations to examine the effect of different EENFs and …

Evaluation Of Controlled-Release Nitrogen And Potassium Fertilizer In Louisiana Sugarcane Production, Samuel Kwakye

LSU Master's Theses

Sugarcane (Saccharum spp) production is an integral part of Louisiana's economy. Proper fertilizer management, particularly nitrogen (N) and potassium (K), optimizes sugarcane production. An experiment was established in 2015 at the LSU AgCenter Sugar Research Station in St. Gabriel, Louisiana to: (1) assess the effect of N and K fertilizer sources on sugarcane yield and quality parameters, and (2) monitor the changes in inorganic N and K levels in the soil at different sugarcane growth stages. The experiment was arranged in a randomized complete block design on a Sharkey clay soil and complete randomized design on a Commerce …

Changes In Carbon, Nutrient, And Trace Metal Concentrations During The Transition From Freshwater To Marine Environments - A Case Study In Southwest Louisiana, Songjie He

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Rivers carry terrestrial nutrients and other materials to estuaries, affecting biogeochemical cycles and ecosystems in coastal margins. This dissertation research incorporated five studies to investigate the dynamics of carbon, nutrients, and trace metals in four major coastal rivers in southwest Louisiana – the Sabine, Calcasieu, Mermentau, and Vermilion Rivers. The overarching goal of this research was to broaden the knowledge and understanding of biogeochemical processes in freshwater – saltwater mixing zones. These studies employed decade-long monitoring records of water chemistry, utilized monthly field measurements conducted over a two-year period, and used analysis of over 200 water samples for carbon, nitrogen, …

Nebline, April 2018

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Feature: Can You Pass This Food Safety Quiz?

Food & Health

Farm & Acreage

Pests & Wildlife

Horticulture

Early Childhood

4-H & Youth

and other extension news and events

Special Pullout Section: Weed Awareness

Effects Of Nitrogen Fertilizer Rate, Timing, And Herbicide Use On Industrial Hemp (Cannabis Sativa), Robert David Anderson

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa) is an old crop being reintroduced into certain states; thus, very little information is known about growing the crop domestically. Two field experiments were established in Bowling Green, KY to evaluate various nitrogen fertilizer rates and timing applications to examine the effects on growth and yield of industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa). Each experiment was sprayed with 1.12 a.i. ha-1 pendimethalin on half of each plot as a pre – emergent herbicide. Hemp was planted at a rate of 43 kg/ ha into a conventionally tilled silt loam soil. Nitrogen rates studied were a control, 79, 157, …

Louisiana Agriculture Spring, 2018, Lsu Agcenter

Louisiana Agriculture

No abstract provided.

Wrack Lines Spring-Summer 2018, Judy Benson, Ann Baldelli, Bill Hanrahan, Ellen Johnson

Wrack Lines

From Sea to Table: Fish, Shellfish and sea vegetables from local waters

Helpful Hints For Parents Of Picky Eaters, Chelsea Feller, Mateja R. Savoie-Roskos, Carrie Durward

All Current Publications

This fact sheet offers helpful hints to reduce picky eating and make mealtime enjoyable and fun for the whole family.

Strategies For Dealing With Life's Difficulties, Jennifer Viveros, David G. Schramm

All Current Publications

This fact sheet outlines four healthy, effective approaches to coping with the challenges of life: eliminating overthinking, working from your strengths, taking time for self-care, and finding meaning in your experiences.

Comparative Economic Analysis Of Beef Calf Preconditioning Programs, Breanthony Baker

Honors Theses

No abstract provided.

Innovation Status And Prospect Of Food Safety Science And Technology In China, Zang Mingwu, Mo Yingjie, Wang Shuo, Chen Fang, Wang Jing, Li Xiaoman, Hou Wei

Food and Machinery

Technology is an important support factor for food safety and plays an important role in controlling food safety risks and ensuring food safety. In recent years, support for food safety R&D in China has been significantly strengthened, and the supporting role of food safety technology has been continuously promoted. From the basic research, R&D of common technology and equipments, and whole controlling of food chain, this article comprehensively expounds the achievements of food safety science and technology innovation in China, analyzes the problems still existing in food safety science and technology, and summarizes the international experience of food safety science …

Effect Of Fermented Wheat Bran On Biochemical And Baking Properties Of Dough And Bread, Yang Wendan, Zhang Binle, Zhuang Jing, Yang Zixuan, Jiang Hui, Xu Yan, Zheng Jianxian, Huang Weining, Omedijacob Ojobi

Food and Machinery

The biochemical, rheological and scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis were respectively used to evaluate the effect of added wheat bran fermented with Marx Kluyveromyces on dough and bread biochemical and baking properties. The results showed that fermented wheat bran was rich in natural enzymes such as cellulase, xylanase and feruloyl esterase. The enzymes produced enhanced the solubilization of arabinoxylan and the release of phenols during bread making, thereby improving nutrition of the bread. Compared to dough with added xylanase, gas retention, continous wheat gluten networks and the baking characteristics of bread with added Marx Kluyveromyces fermented bran significantly improved, especially, …