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Evaluation of Photogrammetry at Different Scales 

Duke, Caleb (2018-04-30)
Accelerated erosion is amplified by anthropogenic effects, which can lead to changes in stream geometry. Stream topography measurements over time quantify stream bank erosion. The goals of this project are to evaluate ...

Evaluation of physical and chemical characteristics, organoleptic attributes of sustainable use of broiler and beef co-products in the manufacture of pet treats through the utilization of a structure-forming technology 

Presume, Marc R (2021-12-01)  ETD File Embargoed
Pet food market growth has led to increased demands for animal co-products. Evaluation of quality characteristics of pet treats developed from these co-products is necessary. Three experiments were conducted to assess ...

Evaluation of Physical Improvements Made Across a Signalized Campus Arterial 

Ross, Jordan M. (2012-01-08)
The objective of this research was to develop and evaluate a methodology for measuring the traffic and pedestrian effects of new physical improvements made to Donahue Drive, a signalized arterial on the campus of Auburn ...

Evaluation of Physical Risk Factors for Musculoskeletal Disorders among Reforestation Workers in the Southeastern United States 

Granzow, Robert (2018-11-30)
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a major concern for society due to their high prevalence and the magnitude of their direct and indirect costs. Exposure to physical risk factors in the work environment ...

Evaluation of Pile Load Testing State of Practice for ALDOT Projects 

Russell, Carl-Franklin (2021-12-01)
A database of driven piles taken from archives of the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) was created for the purpose of evaluating the pile load testing state of practice for ALDOT. The dataset was derived from ...

Evaluation of Pine Bark Mulch-Herbicide Combinations for Weed Control in Nursery Containers 

Burrows, Matthew (2017-08-03)
Weed control is a continuing challenge for greenhouse, field, and container nursery growers across the United States. Weed control techniques in container grown ornamentals include hand pulling, herbicide applications, ...

An Evaluation of Plant Growth Regulator, Starter Fertilizer, and Nematicide Inputs to Promote Soybean Growth and Support Greater Yield in Meloidogyne incognita Infested Fields in Alabama 

Dodge, Daniel (2017-04-17)
The Southern Root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita, is a significant root parasite that poses a threat to sustainable production of many crops, including soybean. Management strategies for this nematode include: crop ...

Evaluation of Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria on Stockpiled Bermudagrass 

Griffin, Megan (2019-04-18)
A two-year, small-plot study was conducted to evaluate plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) as an alternative form of N fertilization for fall-stockpiled bermudagrass. Eighteen 1-m2 Coastal bermudagrass plots were ...

Evaluation of Platooning Efficiency for Heavy Duty Trucks using Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control 

Smith, Patrick (2020-05-20)
This thesis presents an evaluation of heavy duty truck platooning efficiency through fuel and coastdown testing. The trucking industry accounts for nearly 70% of the freight shipped in the United States. These heavy duty ...

Evaluation of Post Applied S-metolachlor in Combination with Glufosinate in Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) 

Greene, Wykle (2018-04-24)
Studies were conducted in Alabama in 2016 and 2017 to determine the effect of postemergence applications of glufosinate alone and glufosinate applied with S-metolachlor, using two different nozzle types, on LibertyLink®, ...

The evaluation of post-surgical processing on the measurement of cutaneous and myocutaneous biopsy specimen dimension in cats 

Jeyakumar, Sakthila (2013-08-28)
The purpose of this study was to determine if post surgical processing affected the dimensions of skin samples obtained from cats. A second objective was to identify factors that contributed to changes in the dimensions ...

Evaluation of Poultry Meat Safety and Quality using Peracetic Acid in Poultry Chillers 

Bauermeister, Laura (2015-12-10)
Salmonella spp. and Campylobacter spp. continue to be pathogens of concern in poultry processing as they are the leading foodborne illnesses associated with bacteria in foods. In the poultry processing industry, multiple ...

Evaluation of poultry transport flooring cleaning methods for the reduction of Salmonella and Campylobacter 

Reina Antillon, Marco (2023-08-09)  ETD File Embargoed
In response to unsuccessful efforts to reduce human Salmonella infections associated with poultry products, new approaches have been proposed by the FSIS. These include implementing risk analysis and the potential for ...

Evaluation of PRE and POST Applied Herbicides Along With Cover Crop Residue for Control of Escape Weed Species in Tomato Production Systems 

Sant, Clinton (2014-05-14)
Field studies were conducted to evaluate the efficacy of selected preemergence (PRE-) and postemergence (POST-) applied herbicides in combination with a fall planted rye cover crop and spring planted sunn hemp cover crop ...

Evaluation of preemergence herbicides applied pre- and post-crimp in a rye (Secale cereale L.) cover crop system for control of broadleaf weeds in watermelons (Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. and Nakai) 

Hand, Lavesta (2017-11-17)
Field studies were conducted the spring of 2016 and 2017 at the Old Agronomy Farm (OAF) in Auburn, Alabama, and the Plant Breeding Unit (PBU) in Tallassee, Alabama to evaluate the effect of preemergence herbicide applications ...

Evaluation of probiotic effects on the growth performance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in a high-density biofloc system. 

Pacheco Nogueira Oliveira, Beatriz (2023-07-31)
Biofloc technology (BFT) is an aquaculture production system that has gained popularity with tilapia producers. Probiotics provide benefits for the host and/or the environment. Probiotics have been reported in some cases ...

Evaluation of Processed Corncob and Paulownia tomentosa as Substrate Components in Horticulture Crop Production 

Weldon, Tyler (2012-04-11)
The main components in soilless substrates for greenhouse and nursery production include pine bark, peatmoss, and perlite. There have been recent concerns with peatmoss because of availability, and the environmental impact ...

Evaluation of Processing Head Measurements in Merchandizing Southern Yellow Pine in the Southeast US 

Sitanggang, Marisa Margareth (2020-07-30)
Today’s timber market in the Southeast US demands a specific size log; thus, the harvested trees need to be processed at the landing. The utilization of a processing head in the logging industry is encouraged due to the ...

Evaluation of production characteristics of four strains of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus and a red variety under two sets of intensive culture conditions 

Peterman, Mark A. (2011-11-22)
The wide native range of Nile tilapia O. niloticus offers the possibility of genetic diversity within the species and variation among populations as to their suitability for aquaculture. But only a few populations have ...

Evaluation of Progress in Annual Ryegrass (Lolium Multiflorum Lam.) Selected for Increased Winter Productivity 

Poudel, Hari Prasad (2014-04-25)
Forage availability in the southeastern USA is limited during winter and supplemental feeding increases management costs. Therefore, development of a suitable cultivar with increased winter productivity would be a valuable ...