Towards Routine Mapping Of Crop Emergence Within The Growing Season Using The Harmonized Landsat And Sentinel-2 Dataset,
2021
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Towards Routine Mapping Of Crop Emergence Within The Growing Season Using The Harmonized Landsat And Sentinel-2 Dataset, F. Gao, M. Anderson, D. Johnson, R. Seffren, B. Wardlow, A. Suyker, C. Diao, D. M. Browning
School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Tag Type And Location-Dependent Retention Impart Varied Levels Of Bias On Mark–Recapture Parameter Estimates,
2021
Oklahoma State University
Tag Type And Location-Dependent Retention Impart Varied Levels Of Bias On Mark–Recapture Parameter Estimates, Douglas L. Zentner, Jonathan J. Spurgeon, Steve E. Lochmann, Christy L. Graham
School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications
Population parameter estimates from mark–recapture studies are dependent on individuals retaining marks or tags. Therefore, tag retention estimates are needed for different tag types and anatomical tagging locations. Few studies have empirically quantified the bias from tag retention on fish population parameters that are derived from mark–recapture studies. We examined differences in retention between T-bar anchor tags and PIT tags as well as among four anatomical locations for PIT tags in Brown Trout Salmo trutta in a tailwater fishery in Arkansas, USA. We also estimated the relative bias of tag type and PIT tag location on apparent survival estimates from …
Sarcocystis Neurona Transmission From Opossums To Marine Mammals In The Pacific Northwest,
2021
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Sarcocystis Neurona Transmission From Opossums To Marine Mammals In The Pacific Northwest, A. M. O'Byrne, D. M. Lambourn, D. Rejmanek, K. Haman, E. Vanwormer, K. Shapiro
School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Aquatic Habitat Changes Within The Channelized And Impounded Arkansas River, Arkansas, Usa,
2021
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Aquatic Habitat Changes Within The Channelized And Impounded Arkansas River, Arkansas, Usa, Jonathan J. Spurgeon, Mike Rhodes, J. Wesley Neal, Kristine O. Evans
School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications
River-wide changes in morphologic character following channelization and impoundment alter the occurrence and distribution of surface water and available habitats for aquatic organisms. Quantifying patterns of creation, redistribution or disappearance of habitats at river-wide and decadal spatiotemporal scales can promote understanding regarding trajectories of different habitat types following alteration and prospects of direct habitat enhancement projects within altered alluvial rivers. Newly available remote-sensing tools and databases may improve detection of river-wide changes in habitat through time. We used a combination of remote-sensing data and generalized linear models to assess changes in surface water coverage from 1984 to 2015 among aquatic …
Influence Of Tundra Polygon Type And Climate Variability On
Co2 And Ch4 Fluxes Near Utqiagvik, Alaska,
2021
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Influence Of Tundra Polygon Type And Climate Variability On Co2 And Ch4 Fluxes Near Utqiagvik, Alaska, Sigrid Dengel, David Billesbach, Margaret S. Torn
School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications
Arctic tundra has the potential to generate significant climate feedbacks, but spatial complexity makes it difficult to quantify the impacts of climate on ecosystem-atmosphere fluxes, particularly in polygonal tundra comprising wetter and drier polygon types on the scale of tens of meters. We measured CO2, CH4, and energy fluxes using eddy covariance for 7 yr (April to November, 2013–2019) in polygonal tundra near Utqiagvik, Alaska. This period saw the earliest snowmelt, latest snow accumulation, and hottest summer on record. To estimate fluxes by polygon type, we combined a polygon classification with a flux-footprint model. Methane fluxes …
Gas Exchange Measurements In The Unsteady State,
2021
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Gas Exchange Measurements In The Unsteady State, Aaron J. Saathoff, Jonathan Mark Welles
School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications
Leaf level gas exchange is a widely used technique that provides real-time measurement of leaf physiological properties, including CO2 assimilation (A), stomatal conductance to water vapour (gsw) and intercellular CO2 (Ci). Modern open-path gas exchange systems offer greater portability than the laboratory-built systems of the past and take advantage of high-precision infrared gas analyzers and optimized system design. However, the basic measurement paradigm has long required steadystate conditions for accurate measurement. For CO2 response curves, this requirement has meant that each point on the curve needs 1–3 min and a full response curve …
Moving Beyond ‘More Crop Per Drop’: Insights From Two
Decades Of Research On Agricultural Water Productivity,
2021
International Water Management Institute
Moving Beyond ‘More Crop Per Drop’: Insights From Two Decades Of Research On Agricultural Water Productivity, Meredith Giordano, Susanne M. Scheierling, David O. Tréguer, Hugh Turral, Peter G. Mccornick
Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute: Faculty Publications
Concern over increasing water scarcity has led to the introduction of the concept of agricultural water productivity and an emphasis on interventions to achieve ‘more crop per drop’. Yet, a strong debate continues on how the concept is to be defined and used. Drawing largely from the irrigation literature, the origins of the concept and its methodological developments are reviewed, and its use in applied work over two decades is discussed. Based on this analysis of conceptual and applied research, key insights into the concept’s contributions and limitations are presented, as well as opportunities for further refinements.
Critical Decision Dates For Drought Management In Central And Northern Great Plains Rangelands,
2021
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Critical Decision Dates For Drought Management In Central And Northern Great Plains Rangelands, A. J. Smart, K. Hamoney, J. D. Scasta, M. Stephenson, J. Volesky, L. T. Vermeire, J. C. Mosley, K. Sedivec, M. Meehan, T. Haigh Et Al.
School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
On The Thermodynamic Foundations Of The Complementary Relationship Of Evaporation,
2021
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
On The Thermodynamic Foundations Of The Complementary Relationship Of Evaporation, J. Szilagyi
School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Understanding Patterns And Functional Impacts Of An Invasive Tree And Its Biological Control In A Riparian System,
2021
University of Denver
Understanding Patterns And Functional Impacts Of An Invasive Tree And Its Biological Control In A Riparian System, Annie L. Henry
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Invasive species have become an inextricable part of the landscape, particularly in riparian plant communities, and removal is often a key component of restoration programs. Biological control (biocontrol) is a method of removal that is often both efficient and effective. However, the impact of biocontrol on target species and indirect effects from invasive species removal can be hard to predict. While monitoring the impact of invasive species removal usually involves some species-based assessment such as changes in diversity, historically dominant species or native species, these strategies do not typically provide insight into the mechanisms underlying plant community response to removal. …
Optimisation Of Retrofit Wall Insulation: An Irish Case Study,
2021
Technological University Dublin
Optimisation Of Retrofit Wall Insulation: An Irish Case Study, Rakshit D. Muddu, D M. Gowda, Anthony James Robinson, Aimee Byrne
Articles
Ireland has one of the highest rates of emissions per capita in the world and its residential sector is responsible for approximately 10% of total national CO2 emissions. Therefore, reducing the CO2 emissions in this sector will play a decisive role in achieving EU targets of reducing emissions by 40% by 2030. To better inform decisions regarding retrofit of the existing building stock, this study proposes Optimum Insulation Thicknesses (OIT) for typical walls in 25 regions in Ireland. The calculation of OIT includes annual heat energy expenditure, CO2 emissions, and material payback period. The approach taken is based on Heating …
Precise Multispecies Agricultural Gas Flux Determined Using Broadband Open-Path Dual-Comb Spectroscopy,
2021
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Precise Multispecies Agricultural Gas Flux Determined Using Broadband Open-Path Dual-Comb Spectroscopy, D. I. Herman, C. Weerasekara Et Al.
School of Natural Resources: Documents and Reviews
No abstract provided.
Ua12/13 Student Affairs - Sustainability,
2021
Western Kentucky University
Ua12/13 Student Affairs - Sustainability, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Records created by and about the Office of Sustainability.
Bed Particle Displacements And Morphological Development In A Wandering Gravel-Bed River,
2021
Government of British Columbia
Bed Particle Displacements And Morphological Development In A Wandering Gravel-Bed River, Ryan Mcqueen, Peter Ashmore, T Millard, N Goeller
Geography & Environment Publications
Bed particles were tracked using passive integrated transponder tags in a wandering reach of the San Juan River, British Columbia, Canada, to assess particle movement around three major bars in the river. In-channel topographic changes were monitored through repeat LiDAR surveys during this period and used in concert with the tracer data set to assess the relationship between particle displacements and changes in channel morphology, specifically, the development and re-working of bars. This has direct implications for virtual velocity and morphologic based estimates of bedload flux, which rely on accurate estimates of the variability and magnitude of particle path lengths …
Potential Caveats In Land Surface Model Evaluations Using The U.S. Drought Monitor: Roles Of Base Periods And Drought Indicators,
2021
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Potential Caveats In Land Surface Model Evaluations Using The U.S. Drought Monitor: Roles Of Base Periods And Drought Indicators, H. Wang, L. Xu, M. Hughes, M. Chelliah, D. G. Dewitt, B. A. Fuchs, D. L. Jackson
School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Developing Persulfate-Activator Soft Solid (Pass) As Slow Release Oxidant To Remediate Phenol-Contaminated Groundwater,
2021
Kasetsart University, Bangkok
Developing Persulfate-Activator Soft Solid (Pass) As Slow Release Oxidant To Remediate Phenol-Contaminated Groundwater, Maneekarn Yoo-Iam, Tunlawit Satapanajaru, Chanat Chokejaroenrat, Chainarong Sakulthaew, Steve Comfort, Ann Kambhu
School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications
The research objective was to develop a persulfate-activator soft solid (PASS) as a biodegradable slow-release oxidant to treat phenol-contaminated groundwater. PASS was prepared by graft copolymerization of acrylic acid (AA) and acrylamide (AM) onto 1% (w/v) sodium alginate mixed with 500 mg L−1 sodium persulfate and 5 mg L−1 ferrous sulfate. The physical and chemical properties of PASS were characterized using scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, the water content and swelling ratio. Various variables, including the ratio of AA/AM, pH, temperature and the type of groundwater cations affecting PS release, were …
Effects Of Drought On Groundwater-Fed Lake Areas In The Nebraska Sand Hills,
2021
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Effects Of Drought On Groundwater-Fed Lake Areas In The Nebraska Sand Hills, N. Shrestha, A. R. Mittelstet, T. E. Gilmore, V. Zlotnik, C. Neale
School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Implications Of Historical And Contemporary Processes On Genetic Differentiation Of A Declining Boreal Songbird: The Rusty Blackbird,
2021
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Implications Of Historical And Contemporary Processes On Genetic Differentiation Of A Declining Boreal Songbird: The Rusty Blackbird, R. E. Wilson, S. M. Matsuoka, L. L. Powell, J. A. Johnson, D. W. Demarest, D. Stralberg, S. Sonsthagen
School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Evaluating Potential Effects Of Solar Power Facilities On
Wildlife From An Animal Behavior Perspective,
2021
San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research
Evaluating Potential Effects Of Solar Power Facilities On Wildlife From An Animal Behavior Perspective, Rachel Y. Chock, Barbara Clucas, Elizabeth K. Peterson, Bradley Blackwell, Daniel T. Blumstein, Kathleen Church, Esteban Fernández-Juricic, Gabriel Francescoli, Alison L. Greggor, Paul Kemp, Gabriela M. Pinho, Peter M. Sanzenbacher, Bruce A. Schulte, Pauline Toni
United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services: Staff Publications
Solar power is a renewable energy source with great potential to help meet increasing global energy demands and reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. However, research is scarce on how solar facilities affect wildlife. With input from professionals in ecology, conservation, and energy, we conducted a research-prioritization process and identified key questions needed to better understand impacts of solar facilities on wildlife. We focused on animal behavior, which can be used to identify population responses before mortality or other fitness consequences are documented. Behavioral studies can also offer approaches to understand the mechanisms leading to negative interactions (e.g., collision, singeing, …
Temporal And Spatial Blood Feeding Patterns Of Urban
Mosquitoes In The San Juan Metropolitan Area, Puerto Rico,
2021
United States Department of Agriculture, Wildlife Services, National Wildlife Research Center, Fort Collins, CO
Temporal And Spatial Blood Feeding Patterns Of Urban Mosquitoes In The San Juan Metropolitan Area, Puerto Rico, Matthew W. Hopken, Limarie J. Reyes-Torres, Nicole Scavo, Antoinette J. Piaggio, Zaid Abdo, Daniel Taylor, James Pierce, Donald A. Yee
United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services: Staff Publications
Simple Summary: Understanding the biodiversity of urban ecosystems is critical for management of invasive and pest species, conserving native species, and disease control. Mosquitoes (Culicidae) are ubiquitous and abundant in urban ecosystems, and rely on blood meals taken from vertebrates. We used DNA from freshly blood-fed mosquitoes to characterize the diversity of vertebrate host species in the San Juan Metropolitan Area, Puerto Rico. We collected two mosquito species that fed on a variety of vertebrates. Culex quinquefasciatus fed on 17 avian taxa (81.2% of blood meals), seven mammalian taxa (17.9%), and one reptilian taxon (0.85%). Aedes aegypti blood meals were …
