Organisms exist within complex landscapes, and landscape features may influence multiple aspects of a species’ distribution within the landscape, including patch occupancy, abundance within patches, and population genetic ...

This thesis involves two separate studies that evaluate the effects of different beef cattle management practices on reproduction. The objective of the first study was to determine if feedlot heifers administered melengestrol ...

This dissertation examines the influence of the treaty system inaugurated at the Washington Naval Conference of 1921-22 upon innovation in the design of the interwar U.S. fleet. The way in which sea power was viewed by ...

Winter canola production in the south-central US is commonly threatened by a complex of aphid species that can cause up to 70% in yield loss. Aphid species vary in their life-history traits, performance (sequestration/excretion ...