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Individualistic Response Of Piñon And Juniper Tree Species Distributions To Climate Change In North America's Arid Interior West, Jacob R. Gibson

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

Piñon and juniper tree species have species-specific climatic requirements, resulting in unique distributions and differential responses to climate change. Piñons and junipers co-dominate the arid woodlands of North America as groups with widespread hybridization. Two piñons, Pinus edulis; P. monophylla, and four junipers, Juniperus deppeana var. deppeana; J. monosperma; J. occidentalis; J. osteosperma, are endemic to the midlatitude interior west and form three groups of hybridizing sister species, P. edulis-P. monophylla; J. deppeana var. deppeana-J. monosperma; J. occidentalis-J. osteosperma. Recent droughts have caused widespread mortality among piñons, but have had less impact on …

Development Of A Beef Flavor Lexicon And Its Application To Compare Flavor Profiles And Consumer Acceptance Of Grain- And Pasture-Finished Cattle, Curtis A.J. Maughan

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

Flavor lexicons are used in sensory evaluation to determine the flavor profile of a food product. The objective of this study was to develop a flavor lexicon for cooked beef, which can then be used in various projects relating to beef quality such as studies investigating animal diet, marinating, ageing, or other enhancements. A descriptive panel of 10 people was used to develop a flavor lexicon of 18 attributes, including astringent, barny, bloody, brothy, browned, gamey, grassy, juicy, fatty, livery, metallic, oxidized, roast beef, and the five basic tastes (bitter, salty, sour, sweet, and umami). In contrast to other studies …

Three Essays On The Economic Impact Of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy In The United States, Rachna Gollamudi

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

The first native-born case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE or commonly known as Mad Cow Disease) in North American continent was reported on 20 May 2003 in central Alberta, Canada. The first case of BSE in the United States was announced on 23 December 2003.

My dissertation is divided into three essays on the economic impact of the outbreak of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in the United States in December 2003. The first essay focuses on quantifying the impact of the outbreak of BSE in the United States and Canada on the stock returns of major publicly traded agribusiness firms …

The Effectiveness Of A Structured, Long-Term, Multi-Component, Family-Based Weight Management Program In Reducing Body Mass Index Z-Scores And Improving Lifestyle Habits In Overweight/Obese Children And Adolescents, D. Pauline Williams

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

Few studies have evaluated structured, long-term, family-based, weight management programs in children. This study’s purpose was to determine if completion of such a program resulted in reduced body mass index (BMI) z-scores and improved lifestyle habits.

An observational study overtime from 2008-2010 was conducted with 89 overweight/obese children. Subjects were divided into two groups, compliers (completed ≥ 7 intervention classes) and non-compliers (completed < 7 intervention classes.) The LiVe program, a 12-month structured, multi-component, family-based program, served as the study intervention. Anthropometric measurements and a written survey on lifestyle habits were used to obtain changes over 12 months in anthropometric, nutrition, activity, and behavior habits for subjects.

Descriptive statistics, chi square, analysis of co-variance, and a mixed model logistic regression were used to determine anthropometric and lifestyle habits change over time as well as differences between age, gender, and compliance groups. No demographic differences …

Grass-Fed Vs. Conventionally Fed Beef, D. R. Zobell, J. Severe

All Current Publications

This publication defines grass-fed and conventionally fed beef and discusses the advantages and disadvantages to both.

Timing Of Seasonal Migration In Mule Deer: Effects Of Climate, Plant Phenology, Andlife-History Characteristics, Kevin L. Monteith, Vernon C. Bleich, Thomas R. Stephenson, Becky M. Pierce, Mary M. Conner, Robert W. Klaver, R. Terry Bowyer

Wildland Resources Faculty Publications

Phenological events of plants and animals are sensitive to climatic processes. Migration is a life-history event exhibited by most large herbivores living in seasonal environments, and is thought to occur in response to dynamics of forage and weather. Decisions regarding when to migrate, however, may be affected by differences in life-history characteristics of individuals. Long-term and intensive study of a population of mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) in the Sierra Nevada, California, USA, allowed us to document patterns of migration during 11 years that encompassed a wide array of environmental conditions. We used two new techniques to properly account for interval-censored …

The Utah Statesman, April 18, 2011, Utah State University

The Utah Statesman

Weekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan.

The Utah Statesman, April 13, 2011, Utah State University

The Utah Statesman

Weekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan.

The Utah Statesman, April 8, 2011, Utah State University

The Utah Statesman

Weekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan.

Curriculum Subcommittee Minutes, April 7, 2011, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Sciences

• New Course
• Title Change, Course Description Change

Department of Plants, Soils and Climate

• New Course
• Course Number Change, Credit Hour Change, Prerequisite Change

Interior Design Program

• Prerequisite Change

School of Accounting

• Prerequisite Change

Department of Economics and Finance

• New Course
• Title Change, Credit Hour Change, Course Description Change

Department of Management

• Prerequisite Change
• Title Change, Course Description Change

Elementary and Secondary Education Program (School of TEAL)

• Course Description Change
• Add dual list, Course Description Change

Department of Psychology

• New Course
• Title Change, Course Description Change
• Title Change

Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation …

Beef Cattle Vaccination Principles And Recommendations, Kerry A. Rood, Rusty Stott

All Current Publications

This publication provides details and recommendations on vaccinations for beef cattle.

Limes, Melanie Jewkes

All Current Publications

Limes are a great citrus fruit that adds a zest to many meals. Learn how to select, use, and cook with limes

Spinach, Melanie Jewkes

All Current Publications

Spinach is a super food that can be grown or purchased fairly inexpensively. Learn how to select, prepare, and store spinach.

Potatoes, Melanie Jewkes

All Current Publications

Potatoes are a wonderful staple food that are versatile and store well. Learn how to select, cook, prepare, and store potatoes.

Grow Your Own Transplants At Home, Sterling Banks

All Current Publications

Growing transplants can be a rewarding experience if a few basic principles are followed. Experienced gardeners have a wider range of varieties to pick from if they start their own plants from seed. By selecting your own varieties you will be able to determine what grows in your area.

The Utah Statesman, March 28, 2011, Utah State University

The Utah Statesman

Weekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan.

Educational Policies Committee Program Proposal, College Of Agriculture And Applied Sciences, March 24, 2011, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

Utah State University (USU) requests approval to consolidate the three existing graduate degree programs in the Department of Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Sciences (ADVS) into a single graduate degree program (Master of Science (MS)/Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)) with five specializations (Animal Management, Animal Health and Disease, Animal Molecular Genetics, Animal Nutrition, and Reproduction and Development).

The Utah Statesman, March 21, 2011, Utah State University

The Utah Statesman

Weekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan.

Fresh Veggies & Fruit And Whole Grain Breads Now Top The List, Center For Persons With Disabilities

Blog Posts

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The Utah Statesman, March 18, 2011, Utah State University

The Utah Statesman

Weekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan.

The Utah Statesman, March 14, 2011, Utah State University

The Utah Statesman

Weekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan.

Leaf Number Indicates Salt Tolerance Of Young Seedling Families Of European Aspen (Populus Tremula L.) Growing In Different Soils, Lu-Min Vaario, Kim Yrjälä, Matti Rousi, Timo Sipila, Pertti Pulkkinen

Aspen Bibliography

Soil salinity limits plant productivity and quality. We evaluated the response of 12 aspen (Populus tremula) families to salt stress in two different soils irrigated for 4-weeks with 0, 80 or 160 mM saline solution. Easily measurable characteristics such as shoot height, leaf number, dry mass as well as the distribution of sodium (Na+) ions were measured in 5-month-old aspen seedlings raised in controlled greenhouse conditions on two different soils. Growth among families varied significantly, and the interaction between family and soil type was significant. From 2–5 months, leaf number correlated with that of the first month and salin-ity tolerance. …

Educational Policies Committee Agenda, March 3, 2011, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

• Subcommittee Reports
• Curriculum Subcommittee
• Course Approvals
• Academic Standards Subcommittee
• General Education Subcommittee

Educational Policies Committee Minutes, March 3, 2011, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

• Subcommittee Reports
• Curriculum Subcommittee
• Academic Standards Subcommittee
• General Education Subcommittee

Educational Policies Committee Program Proposal, College Of Agriculture And Applied Sciences, March 3, 2011, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

The department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Sciences, College of Agriculture, Utah State University, requests suspension of its Biotechnology Emphasis.

Curriculum Subcommittee Minutes, March 3, 2011, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences

• Title Change, Credit Hour Change, Course Description Change
• Credit Hour Change

Department of Music

• Prerequisite Change
• Title Change, Prerequisite Change

Department of Theatre Arts

• New Course
• Title Change, Prerequisite Change, Course Description Change

Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services

• Inactivate Course

School of Teacher Education and Leadership

• Add Multiple List, Change Administrative Responsibility
• Credit Hour Change, Add Repeatable for Credit
• Title Change, Add Multiple List, Prerequisite Change, Course Description Change
• Delete Course

Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation

• Prerequisite Change

Department of Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences

• Prefix Change …

Walnuts In The Home Orchard, Taun Beddes, Marion Murray, Michael R. Kuhns, Jerry Goodspeed

All Current Publications

Walnuts are commonly found across much of the United States, with English (Persian) and black walnuts being the most common.

Soup Or Sauce (Sos) Mix, Ellen Serfustini, Debra Proctor

All Current Publications

This publication provides recipe and uses for Soup or Sauce Mix.

Zucchini, Kathleen Riggs

All Current Publications

This publication is a guide to eating, selecting, cooking, and storing zucchini.

Carrots, Ellen Serfustini

All Current Publications

This publication is part of the Food Sense Guide to Eating Fresh Fruits and Vegetables and includes information on selecting, cleaning, preparing, eating, and cooking carrots.