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Evaluation Of Alternative Methods For Leafy Spurge Control In The Northern Great Plains, Tracy Lynn Ellig
Evaluation Of Alternative Methods For Leafy Spurge Control In The Northern Great Plains, Tracy Lynn Ellig
Range Science
Leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula L.) is a costly noxious weed to manage in the Northern Great Plains; it invades rangelands and displaces native and desirable vegetation. Our first objective was to test the recommended full rate and half rate of selected herbicides applied in September following a spring burn on a leafy spurge invaded plant community. Our second objective was to determine if raffinate (desugared beet molasses) applied to leafy spurge invaded rangeland would attract cattle to consume leafy spurge. The aminocyclopyrachlor with chlorosulfuron treatment had the best leafy spurge control at the full rate, with stem density reductions of …
Impacts Of Prescribed Fire And Grazing On Northern Great Plains Rangelands, Haley Mae Ann Johnson
Impacts Of Prescribed Fire And Grazing On Northern Great Plains Rangelands, Haley Mae Ann Johnson
Range Science
Prescribed burning was utilized as a management tool on grasslands of the Northern Great Plains. We analyzed the use of fire to manipulate encroaching and unpalatable western snowberry (Symphoricarpos occidentalis), to promote browsing and improve nutritive quality. Fire was successful at altering the nutrient quality of western snowberry and selectivity of grazing livestock from plant specific to patch specific. Additionally, we evaluated the difference between burn season and frequency on plant community dynamics of an ungrazed tallgrass prairie invaded by Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis). Fire promoted native forb and grass species, stressing that native species are well adapted to the …
An Electron Energy-Loss Spectroscopic Investigation Of Molecular Interactions At Hydroxyapatite-Collagen Interfaces In Healthy And Diseased (Osteogenesis Imperfecta) Human Bone And Biomineralized Tissue-Engineered Bone, Scott Andrew Payne
Materials and Nanotechnology
At its primary level (nm scale) bone is a nanocomposite consisting of a mineral (hydroxyapatite) phase which gives bone its strength and an organic (type I collagen) phase giving bone its fracture toughness. Hydroxyapatite, (HAP) Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2, is the most abundant mineral in the human body. Bone tissue has a complex hierarchical structure spanning multiple length scales (cm to nm). Characterization of mineral composition in biomineralized tissues such as bone at their primary level, is very challenging and requires instrumentation with nanometer-scale spatial resolution. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) combines high spatial resolution with visual correlation of diffraction and elemental-composition data. Electron …
Oncology Center: Healing Through Architecture, Stina Ostlie
Oncology Center: Healing Through Architecture, Stina Ostlie
Architecture Theses
The typology of my project is healthcare design. Based on past research, many studies have shown that the environment and space that an individual is in can strongly influence a person’s treatment plan and healing process. This specific thesis is founded on evidence-based research, conjunctural research, first person testimony, and anecdotal evidence with the idea that the environment can influence the healing process of patients and their families battling cancer.
Upper Harbor Terminal Park: Reconnecting Neighborhood And Linking History Through Memories Along A Post-Industrial River Front In North Minneapolis, Nikodemous Hadera
Upper Harbor Terminal Park: Reconnecting Neighborhood And Linking History Through Memories Along A Post-Industrial River Front In North Minneapolis, Nikodemous Hadera
Landscape Architecture Theses
This thesis examines the potential benefits of having an open public space that can be a downtown amenity for the population of north Minneapolis. Over the coming years the state of Minnesota is experiencing growth due to the increase of new immigrants and birth rates. Minnesota has a growing population and experts say that it is growing at a natural rate. This being said because of the ongoing growth that Minnesota is developing the need to have open spaces has also increased. This thesis proposal has to do with examining the Upper Harbor Terminal area located in North Minneapolis. The …
Characterization Of Pea Seed-Borne Mosaic Virus, Efficacy Of Foliar Applications For Common Bacterial Blight Management In Dry Beans And Impact Of Common Bacterial Blight On Prostrate And Upright Beans, Amanda Louise Beck
Plant Pathology
PSbMV in field pea has resulted in substantial yield and seed quality losses world-wide and has recently been reported in North Dakota. Traditional management of this virus includes preventative measures such as removal of alternate hosts, planting virus free seed and the use of cultivar resistance. The objectives of this research were to screen field pea cultivars commonly grown in North Dakota for a response to North Dakota PSbMV isolate ND14-1 and ascertain the effect on plant symptoms, seed size and weight, the number of pods and seeds and seed transmission. Two cultivars were identified as highly resistant and one …
Evaluating Mechanisms Of Metastasis Of Prostate Cancer To Bone Using 3d Bone-Mimetic Tissue Engineered Scaffolds, Md Shahjahan Molla
Evaluating Mechanisms Of Metastasis Of Prostate Cancer To Bone Using 3d Bone-Mimetic Tissue Engineered Scaffolds, Md Shahjahan Molla
Materials and Nanotechnology
The complex nature of cancer metastasis necessitates the development of a cancer model based on specific metastatic stages. In this dissertation, we report a polymer-nanoclay based in vitro tumor model which recapitulates early stage of prostate cancer skeletal metastasis. A unique cell culture system termed as ‘sequential culture’ has been applied to create a bone-mimetic niche for colonization of prostate cancer cells. Sequentially cultured MDA PCa 2b cells with MSCs formed self-organized multicellular tumoroids with distinct tight cellular junctions and hypoxic core regions. Further, the sequentially cultured PC-3 cell formed multicellular tumoroid like clusters. We performed immunocytochemical confocal microscopy, qRT-PCR, …
The Impact Of Athletic Trainers In A Clinic Setting, Danielle L. Kirsch
The Impact Of Athletic Trainers In A Clinic Setting, Danielle L. Kirsch
Health Nutrition and Exercise Science
The purpose was to determine if patients understand the abilities and skill sets of ATs in the orthopedic sports medicine clinic and to examine how ATs employed in an orthopedic sports medicine clinic setting influence patient satisfaction. A total of 126 participants, 68 male and 58 female patients seen at the clinic participated in the study. A survey to determine patient satisfaction, perception and knowledge of ATs was adapted by combining portions of three surveys. 47.5% of participants were either "very familiar" or "extremely familiar" in the abilities of an AT. While 93% of participants rated their satisfaction during their …
Food Safety Culture: An Underlying Cause For Success And Failures Of Food Safety Management Systems, Ashwini Kumar Vashisht
Food Safety Culture: An Underlying Cause For Success And Failures Of Food Safety Management Systems, Ashwini Kumar Vashisht
Food Safety
Food Safety Culture (FSC) is an emerging behavior-based food-safety management concept. FSC has been linked as an underlying cause for food-safety management-system failures during foodborne outbreaks and recall investigations. This paper reviews the available literature on FSC for the origin, definitions, factors, barriers, and dimensions that influence the FSC’s performance and measurements. Data were obtained from peer-reviewed journals as well as publicly available information on the World Health Organization (WHO), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) websites. The roles of organizational leadership and communication, food-handler behaviors, risk perception, regulatory authorities, and technological advancements …
An Investigation Of Physical Activity And Cardiorespiratory Fitness In Career Firefighters, Allison Michelle Barry
An Investigation Of Physical Activity And Cardiorespiratory Fitness In Career Firefighters, Allison Michelle Barry
Health Nutrition and Exercise Science
Firefighters are responsible for protecting citizens as well as the infrastructure of cities across the United States. In order to safely protect and perform on-duty tasks, firefighters must be capable of performing physiologically demanding skills. Emerging evidence has led to heightened concern for firefighters’ increased obesity levels and decreased physical activity (PA). Formal exercise and PA research specific to firefighters is lacking. More specifically, there is a lack of literature using accelerometers to objectively measure PA. There is more evidence, however, to demonstrate firefighters have a high prevalence of obesity surpassing the general population. Not only are firefighters overweight and …
Architectural Mood And Mental Space: A Cathartic Journey Off The North Shore Of Lake Superior, Ty Englund
Architectural Mood And Mental Space: A Cathartic Journey Off The North Shore Of Lake Superior, Ty Englund
Architecture Theses
Most people think of architecture as a profession that is concerned with aesthetic beauty—designs that please the observer through visual perception of the harmony, symmetry, and good proportions crafted by the designer. But, architecture is more than just aesthetics. Well-designed buildings need to respond to the functional needs of the occupants, and ensure structural soundness for safety reasons. However, I believe Architecture is even more than that. True architecture can create feelings and emotions from within, and cause the users to self reflect on their own lives. Furthermore, I suggest that we, as architects, can provide a healing environment for …
On The Profitability Of Uas-Based Ndvi Imagery For Variable Rate Nitrogen Prescriptions In Corn And Wheat In North Dakota, Christopher Joseph Duchsherer
On The Profitability Of Uas-Based Ndvi Imagery For Variable Rate Nitrogen Prescriptions In Corn And Wheat In North Dakota, Christopher Joseph Duchsherer
Agribusiness and Applied Economics
This study examines the grower’s decision to invest in precision agriculture technologies especially in-season variable rate nitrogen applications based on NDVI data collected from UAVs. NDVI, yield, soil, and other field data were collected from multiple corn and wheat fields located throughout North Dakota. Each field was divided into management zones to determine profitability of utilizing the technology based on in-season nitrogen applications for the grower’s field practice, high, low, and no applications. Results show that using the NDVI data collected from UAVs can be profitable when the grower decides to make the decision to apply nitrogen in a sidedress …
The Effects Of Injectable Trace Mineral Supplements In Donor Cows At The Initiation Of A Superovulation Protocol On Embryo Outcomes And Pregnancy Rates In Recipient Females, Felipe Silva
Animal Sciences
Concentrations of trace minerals within the body are known to impact reproductive processes. Thus, the current study analyzed the effects of using an injectable trace mineral supplement containing selenium, zinc, copper, and manganese during a superovulation protocol on embryo outcomes in donor beef cows and further effects on pregnancy rate in recipient females. We hypothesized that an injectable trace mineral (TM) supplement provided to cows fed to meet known nutrient requirements would increase TM status and influence superovulation, embryo characteristics, and enhance pregnancy rates. Our findings indicate that the injectable TM increased concentration of Se within the liver. However, superovulatory …
Novel Ecosystem Management: Evidence For Alternative Strategies In The Northern Great Plains, Megan Jane Dornbusch
Novel Ecosystem Management: Evidence For Alternative Strategies In The Northern Great Plains, Megan Jane Dornbusch
Range Science
Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis, hereafter bluegrass) invasion in the northern Great Plains is reducing biodiversity and altering ecosystem properties. We cannot remove bluegrass from this system due to the extent of its invasion, so managers must control bluegrass invasion locally. However, effective management of bluegrass-invaded systems is unclear as they are novel ecosystems with no historic reference to guide current practices. First, we compared the influence of traditional and alternative grazing management strategies on invaded plant communities. Second, we quantified bluegrass fuel bed characteristics to inform prescribed fire management. Our findings indicate that alternative grazing management may be necessary to …
Analysis And Identification Of Qtl For Resistance To Sclerotinia Sclerotiorum In Pea (Pisum Sativum L.), Rahil Ashtari Mahini
Analysis And Identification Of Qtl For Resistance To Sclerotinia Sclerotiorum In Pea (Pisum Sativum L.), Rahil Ashtari Mahini
Plant Sciences
White mold caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorumi s one of the most devastating diseases infecting field pea (Pisum sativum L.) which causes severe yield loss worldwide. Population 17 (Lifter/ PI240515), and Population 19 (PI169603/ Medora) were developed by single seed descent and screened by greenhouse evaluation and detached stem assay to identify potential sources of white mold resistance. Twenty-two partial resistant inbred lines were identified with short internode which met at least two resistance criteria based on lesion expansion inhibition (LEI) and nodal transmission inhibition (NTI). To find SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphism) responsible for white mold resistance, Populations 17 and 19 …
Tile Drainage, Beds, And Fe-Eddha Application Effect On Soybean Production, Lucas Connor Holmes
Tile Drainage, Beds, And Fe-Eddha Application Effect On Soybean Production, Lucas Connor Holmes
Plant Sciences
Eastern North Dakota has received excessive rainfall events since 1995, and soils are prone to waterlogging. This research evaluated the effects of subsurface tile drainage, raised beds, and iron-chelate (Fe-EDDHA) seed-application on iron-deficiency chlorosis (IDC) incidence in soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.], soybean growth, and yield, across six environments during 2013 and 2014. Tile drainage without beds increased soybean yield and reduced IDC by 11%. Beds resulted in more vigorous plants with 9% more biomass and increased soybean yield by 6%. There was no yield advantage to using both tile and raised beds within the same field. The Fe-EDDHA reduced …
Corn Response To Sulfur Fertilizer In The Red River Valley, Jashandeep Kaur
Corn Response To Sulfur Fertilizer In The Red River Valley, Jashandeep Kaur
Soil Science
A study was conducted at ten locations in North Dakota and Minnesota in 2016 and 2017 to evaluate corn response to different sulfur (S) application rates and to determine the relationship between corn yield and plant tests. Five S treatments of 0 (check), 11, 22, 33, and 44 kg S ha-1 were applied as ammonium sulfate granular fertilizer. Significant increase in corn yield occurred at only two sites (out of ten sites) in both years. Application of 33 kg S ha-1 (2016) and 44 kg S ha-1 (2017) increased corn yield by 3.4 Mg ha-1 and 1.3 Mg ha-1, respectively. …
Messenger : Volume 13, Issue 1 : October 2017
Messenger : Volume 13, Issue 1 : October 2017
Staff Sentate Messenger Newsletter
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Assessment Of Protein Intake And Social Support Among Bariatric Surgery Patients, Ashley Marie Gehl
Assessment Of Protein Intake And Social Support Among Bariatric Surgery Patients, Ashley Marie Gehl
Health Nutrition and Exercise Science
People who have bariatric surgery often fall short of their desired weight loss. The purpose of this study was to assess adherence to protein recommendations of the post-bariatric surgery patients. Results of 59 participants indicated that over half did not meet protein recommendations. Over half used protein supplements to help meet the recommendations. Another purpose of this study was to determine individuals whom post bariatric surgery patients identified as important in their social support network. The use of social support bariatric groups was also assessed. Results showed bariatric support groups were an important form of social support to aid in …
Pyschometric Evaluation Of The Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire For Musicians And The Musculoskeletal Pain Intensity And Interference Questionnaire For Musicians, Brian Matthew Schmidt
Pyschometric Evaluation Of The Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire For Musicians And The Musculoskeletal Pain Intensity And Interference Questionnaire For Musicians, Brian Matthew Schmidt
Health Nutrition and Exercise Science
There is currently no standard method to measure the incidence and prevalence of musculoskeletal injury among musicians. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the validity and reliability for the Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire for Musicians (MPQM) and the Musculoskeletal Pain Intensity and Interference Questionnaire for Musicians (MPIIQM) in collegiate musicians. Participants completed a packet containing the MPQM and MPIIQM, with two baseline instruments (SF-36 and QuickDASH). Convergent validity was evaluated using a correlation between the scores of the baseline instruments and the MPQM and MPIIQM. Reliability was evaluated using the split-half method and Cronbach’s alpha. The readability was evaluated …
High School Coach Nutrition Confidence And Skill, Rachel Marie Iverson Dewey
High School Coach Nutrition Confidence And Skill, Rachel Marie Iverson Dewey
Health Nutrition and Exercise Science
High school athletes obtain nutritional information from their coaches, yet high school coaches’ capability in this area may be lacking. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine both confidence and skill level regarding nutrition among Midwest high school coaches. Out of an estimated 2,700 possible invited coaches from two Midwest states in the US, 113 coaches completed the questionnaire. The questionnaire’s first two sections consisted of demographics, and questions concerning confidence in nutritional knowledge. The third section 81 nutrition knowledge questions separated into categories: nutrient content, recovery, fluid, weight maintenance, and supplements. Coaches reported moderate overall confidence in …
Evaluation Of A Nutrition And Physical Activity-Based Curriculum On Children’S Lifestyle Choices, Alyssa Justine Carlson
Evaluation Of A Nutrition And Physical Activity-Based Curriculum On Children’S Lifestyle Choices, Alyssa Justine Carlson
Health Nutrition and Exercise Science
This study assessed the effectiveness of the “On the Move to Better Health” program, specifically whether it promoted 4th to 6th grade North Dakota students, as well as their families, to make healthier lifestyle choices. “On the Move,” NDSU Extension Service’s five-lesson nutrition and physical activity-based public health intervention program, was taught in 211 elementary school classrooms throughout North Dakota. Both students and parents were given presurveys at the beginning of the program and postsurveys at the end. Students increased their fruit intake, vegetable intake, and amount of time spent being physically active over the course of the 5-week program. …
The Effects Of A Mini-Band Warm-Up, A Medicine Ball Warm-Up And Static Stretching On Lower Body Power, Kelly Jean Lopez
The Effects Of A Mini-Band Warm-Up, A Medicine Ball Warm-Up And Static Stretching On Lower Body Power, Kelly Jean Lopez
Health Nutrition and Exercise Science
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of four different warm-up conditions on vertical jump performance. The warm-ups included a static stretching routine, dynamic medicine ball routine, mini-band routine, and a 5-minute jog, which was the control. The subjects were 23 NCAA Division 1 women’s soccer players from North Dakota State University who performed three vertical jumps on an Advanced Medical Technology Inc. (AMTI) Force Plate after each of the four warm-up routines. The subjects were randomized into four groups for the study and rotated between the four warm-up routines, completing one routine each day in a …
The Acute Effects Of L-Arginine Supplementation On Flow-Mediated Dilation After Resistance Training To Fatigue, Daniel Streeter
The Acute Effects Of L-Arginine Supplementation On Flow-Mediated Dilation After Resistance Training To Fatigue, Daniel Streeter
Health Nutrition and Exercise Science
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of acute L-arginine supplementation on the endothelial health in healthy adults by assessing flow-mediated dilation (FMD) and cardiovascular indicators both before and after resistance exercise to fatigue. Thirty (15 male, 15 female) physically active healthy participants (mean ± SD: age 20.4 ± 1.8 years, height 176.9 ± 10.2 cm, body mass 76.0 ± 12.2 kg) volunteered for a randomized, cross-over, double-blind, placebo controlled clinical trial. Participants completed five sets of isokinetic elbow extension/flexion exercise after consumption of either placebo or 3 g L-arginine one hour prior. Baseline brachial artery diameter …
The Effect Of Kinesio Tape® Applied To Forward Shoulder Posture Observed And Quantified With Diagnositc Ultrasound, Taylor Jean Ashcraft
The Effect Of Kinesio Tape® Applied To Forward Shoulder Posture Observed And Quantified With Diagnositc Ultrasound, Taylor Jean Ashcraft
Health Nutrition and Exercise Science
Allied health care professionals use Kinesio Tape® to reduce pain and increase performance without evidence of the impact on anatomical structures. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the effects of three Kinesio Taping Methods® on Forward Shoulder Posture (FSP). Thirty adults were randomized in a pre-/post-test study randomly assigned to one of the three Kinesio Tape® conditions: (1) inhibition of the pectoralis minor; (2) facilitation of the lower trapezius; and (3) a combination of both techniques. A baseline measurement of the location of the humerus was obtained using diagnostic ultrasound. Participants wore the respective taping technique for 24 …
Acute Exercise Response Of Caffeine And Nitric Oxide Stimulating Pre-Workout Supplement Among Healthy Male Recreational Athletes, Michael Scott Blake
Acute Exercise Response Of Caffeine And Nitric Oxide Stimulating Pre-Workout Supplement Among Healthy Male Recreational Athletes, Michael Scott Blake
Health Nutrition and Exercise Science
The effect of cocktail or “pre-workout” supplements containing L-arginine nitrate and caffeine are equivocal with anaerobic performance. The purpose of this study was to compare anaerobic performance and blood flow of pre-workout supplement containing L-arginine-nitrate and caffeine-to-caffeine and placebo. In a randomized, double-blind study, 12 resistance-trained males (caffeine users) completed three trials. Biodex concentric-concentric elbow-flexion and extension (5-sets, 10-repetitions). Ultrasound measured brachial blood flow (M-Vel, V- r2 and V-C). Statistical analyses revealed a significant difference in total dynamic work PRE-PLA (P<0.0001) and CAF-to-PLA (P<0.0001) but not PRE-to-CAF (P=0.9581). Furthermore, a significant difference V- r2 PRE-to-CAF (P=0.0391) and PLA-to-CAF (P=0.0070) and M-Vel PRE-to-CAF (P=0.0281). Conclusion, PRE did not differ CAF in strength measures other than a difference in M-Vel. PRE compared to PLA were not statically different in blood flow. The study illustrated no improvement beyond individual ingredient. This research may be useful for future cocktail supplement and Nitric Oxide research.
Strength And Rate Of Force Development Needs For Effective Combat Casualty Evacuations, Whitney Mckenzie Larsen Poser
Strength And Rate Of Force Development Needs For Effective Combat Casualty Evacuations, Whitney Mckenzie Larsen Poser
Health Nutrition and Exercise Science
The purpose was to examine the necessary strength and rate of force development to complete a modified fireman’s carry in unweighted and weighted conditions. Eighteen male participants from North Dakota State Universities Army Reserve Officers Training Corp (ROTC) participated in this study. An isometric deadlift was performed on an AcuPower force plate to determine maximum peak force and rate of force development. The unweighted trial used a 75kg dummy, and the 50m course. The weighted trial added 9.09kg weight vests onto the dummy and the participant. Participants (n=13) that completed the fireman’s carry for both weighted and unweighted conditions had …
Blizzard Watch : Plant Sciences : 2016
Blizzard Watch : Plant Sciences : 2016
Blizzard Watch Newsletter
Newsletter for the Department of Plant Sciences.
The Effect Of Vitamin A Restriction On Marbling And Adipogenic Gene Expression In Commercial Angus And Simmental Steers, Evan Elliot Knutson
The Effect Of Vitamin A Restriction On Marbling And Adipogenic Gene Expression In Commercial Angus And Simmental Steers, Evan Elliot Knutson
Animal Sciences
Vitamin A (Vit-A) restriction has been shown to increase marbling in cattle. Our hypothesis for this study was that a low Vit-A diet would increase marbling and improve meat quality characteristics while having no effect on production characteristics of Angus cross and Simmental steers. We also hypothesize that expression of proadipogenic factors such as PPARγ, C/EBPα, and FABP4 will be upregulated, and anti-adipogenic factors such as PREF-1 down regulated in cattle with high marbling scores. Treatments consisted of an unsupplemented VA basal diet and a VA supplemented diet at 2200IU/kg DM, arranged in a 2x2-treatment arrangement with breed. There was …
Winter Feeding Strategies: Implications Of Corn Supplementation On Gestating Beef Cows, Amelia R. Tanner
Winter Feeding Strategies: Implications Of Corn Supplementation On Gestating Beef Cows, Amelia R. Tanner
Animal Sciences
Overwintered, gestating beef cows fed low-quality forage are at risk of nutrient restriction which can lead to compromised growth and poor carcass quality in their offspring. In many species, poor maternal nutrition also results in reduced uteroplacental hemodynamics and fetal growth. To better understand how different nutritional paradigms influence the beef cow, our lab has examined the impacts of nutrient restriction and diet composition on uterine hemodynamics. Previous research suggests that dietary intake or protein supplementation alone does not increase uterine blood flow. The current study examined the effects of dietary starch supplementation and our findings indicate that increasing starch …