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Theses from 2022 2022.

Bioleaching of Arsenic From Agricultural Soils , Zachary Gilstrap

Toward Sustainable Urban Food Production: Integrating Hydroponic Cultivation with Wastewater Reuse , Amanda Tan

Theses from 2021 2021

Toward Carbon Neutrality: The Modeling and Implementation of an Algal Carbon Capture System , Elizabeth Zanin Flanagan

Theses from 2020 2020

A Comparison of Methods to Measure Crop Water Use in South Carolina , Andrew C. Ewing

Theses from 2019 2019

Numerical Simulation of Droplet Formation in a Microfluidic Ice Nucleating Particle Measurement Device , Ali Mohammadi Nafchi

Theses from 2018 2018

Evaluation of Parameters Affecting the Performance of Lipase Transesterification Using Cottonseed Oil , Stanley Terrell Anderson

Evaluation of effectiveness of tannin removal by alkaline pretreatment on sorghum for ethanol production blended with corn , Franco E. Foglia

Theses from 2017 2017

Effects of Phosphorus Concentration on Algal Composition and Bioprocessing Potential , Cassidy Laird

Theses from 2016 2016

Mixotrophic Cultivation of Microalgae for Biomass Production Optimization Using Statistical Methods , Ning Zhang

Theses from 2014 2014

Evaluation of Turbidity Reduction Using Polyacrylamide with Linear Sediment Control Best Management Practices , Jacob O. Burkey

Improved Oxidative Stability in Biodiesel via Commercially-Viable Processing Strategies , Gregory Lepak

USING GIS TO PRIORITIZE GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE INSTALLATION STRATEGIES IN AN URBAN WATERSHED , Lauren Owen

Theses from 2013 2013

THE EXTRACTION OF ACETIC ACID FROM THERMOTOGA NEAPOLITANA FERMENTATION SPENT MEDIUM USING FRESH/RECOVERED ALIQUAT 336 AND PRODUCE CMA , Yifan Du

HYDROGEN PRODUCTION BY THERMOTOGA LETTINGAE USING SPENT FERMENTATION MEDIA CONTAINING ACETIC ACID , Archana Ganesh

Improvements in the process of biohydrogen production by Thermotoga neapolitana , Louis Hill

Biological Production of Succinic Acid Using a Cull Peach Medium , Janani Krishnakumar

BIOHYDROGEN PRODUCTION BY Thermotoga neapolitana IN AGRICULTURAL MEDIA , David Morris

Sequential autotrophic-heterotrophic culture of Scenedesmus spp. for lipid production , Jazmine Taylor

Modeling Benefits of Implementing Low Impact Development Practices within Forecasted Growth Scenarios of the Reedy River Watershed , Stephen Taylor

Chemical, Physical, and Moisture Release Characteristics of Compost Based Potting Media , TIANZHEN WANG

Theses from 2012 2012

Sediment Based Turbidity and Bacteria Reduction Analysis in Simulated Construction Site Runoff , James W. Berry III

Application of microbial fuel cells in a forested wetland , Jianing Dai

Assessment of the rainfall response on headwater streams in lower coastal plain South Carolina , Thomas Epps

EXAMINATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BIORETENTION CELLS AND POROUS PAVING PRACTICES IN AIKEN, SC , Casey Johnson

PARAMETERIZATION OF FAO AQUACROP MODEL FOR IRRIGATED COTTON IN THE HUMID SOUTHEAST U.S.A , Xin Qiao

BIOMASS AND LIPID PRODUCTION FROM HETEROTROPHIC AND MIXOTROPHIC FED-BATCH CULTIVATIONS OF MICROALGAE Chlorella protothecoides USING GLYCEROL , Shwetha Sivakaminathan

Theses from 2011 2011

Modeling Impacts of Foothills Parkway Construction on Stream Water Quality Using Real-time Remote Monitoring , Clark Chewning

Determination of Freshwater Algal Biomass and Sulfolipid Content as Functions of Inorganic Carbon Treatment , Melissa Morella

BioMASS v2.0: A NEW TOOL FOR BIOPROCESS SIMULATION , Y Phan-thien

SEDIMENT BASED TURBIDITY ANALYSES FOR REPRESENTATIVE SOUTH CAROLINA SOILS , Katherine Resler

RELATING LAND COVER AND CHANNEL MORPHOLOGY TO STREAM FLOW FUNCTION IN THE LOWER PEE DEE WATERSHED, SOUTH CAROLINA , Zachary Smoot

Fate and transport of Escherichia coli within sediment basins on active construction sites , Elizabeth Tempel

Theses from 2010 2010

PROCESS DEVELOPMENT FOR THE FRACTIONATION AND ISOLATION OF CORN FIBER HEMICELLULOSE , Justin Montanti

Sensor Based Nitrogen Management for Cotton Production in Coastal Plain Soils , Wesley Porter

A Study of Coastal Headwater Stream Hydrology: Bannockburn Plantation, Georgetown County, SC , Drake Rogers

Theses from 2009 2009

Sensor-Based Soil Water Monitoring to More Effectively Manage Agricultural Water Resources in Coastal Plain Soils , Christopher Bellamy

PERFORMANCE OF STORM WATER STAGE AND QUALITY MEASURING INSTRUEMTNATION OF A SMALL WATERSHED USING A REMOTE MONITORING STATION , Rebecca Crane

BIOHYDROGEN PRODUCTION FROM CULL PEACH MEDIUM BY HYPERTHERMOPHILIC BACTERIUM Thermotoga neapolitana , Abhiney Jain

HYDRAULIC MODELING TO INFORM STREAM MAINTENANCE PRACTICES IN SOUTH CAROLINA , Kelly Owens

Growth and Modeling of Freshwater Algae as a Function of Media Inorganic Carbon Content , Mary Watson

HIGH-RATE CHANNEL CATFISH FINGERLING PRODUCTION IN THE PARTITIONED AQUACULTURE SYSTEM , Tim Wells

Theses from 2008 2008

Algal and Bacterial Nitrogen Processing in a Zero-Discharge Suspended-Culture Shrimp Production System , Christian-dominik Henrich

OPTIMIZATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF BIODIESEL PRODUCTION FROM COTTONSEED AND CANOLA OIL , Hem Joshi

Investigation of a Photosynthetically Aerated Cathode in a MFC , Derek Little

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This community contains the theses of the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering. A Master of Science is offered through the College of Engineering. Areas of specialization for Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering include machine vision, biomaterials processing, soil and water engineering, structures, and machine design. Due to copyright restrictions, the collection contains both open access and university access theses and dissertations. University access items are only available to SDSU users, and on-campus visitors. Non-SDSU users wishing to access restricted materials may request items through their institution’s interlibrary loan services.

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

Protein Purification for Value-Added Agriculture Feed and Packaging Applications , Matthew L. Cole

Effectiveness of Atmospheric Cold Plasma in Inactivating Microorganisms , Nadee Shanika Kaluwahandi

Livestock Wastewater and Air Quality Management Using Microalgae, Capacitive Deionization, and Biofilters , Augustina Kwesie Osabutey

Assessing How Long-Term Conservation Agricultural Practices Impact Soil Properties and Soil, Water, and Nutrient Dynamics Through Soil Profile , Ajoy Kumar Saha

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Assessment of Aged Woodchip Bioreactor Physical and Hydraulic Properties , Shelby Duncan

Managing Water Quantity and Quality with Subsurface Drainage in Eastern South Dakota , Morghan Hurst

ETDS from 2021 2021

Quantifying the Impacts of Land Use, Management and Climate Change on Water Resources in Missouri River Basin , Arun Bawa

Develop Biochar-based Controlled Release Nitrogen Fertilizers , Zhisheng Cen

Evaluating and Predicting the Risk of Algal Blooms in a Freshwater Lake through a 4-Dimensional Approach: A Case Study on Lake Mitchell , Sumit Kumar Ghosh

Bio-Inspired Materials for Electrochemical Sensors , Matthew Joseph Hummel

Rational Design of Advanced Functional Materials for Electrochemical Devices , Shun Lu

Improved Biochar Based Controlled-Release Nitrogen Fertilizers for Sustainable Corn Production , Robiul Islam Rubel

Development of Bio-based Nanocomposites for Biosensor and Indicator Applications in Smart Food Packaging , Abdus Sobhan

ETDS from 2020 2020

Monitoring Methods and Performance Assessment for Implementation of Low Impact Development Practices in South Dakota , Farhana Akhter

Understanding the Effect of Single- and Twin-Screw Extrusion Processing Parameters on Physical and Physico-Chemical Properties of Sprouted Quinoa and Sprouted Proso Millets , Gabriela John Swamy

ETDS from 2019 2019

The Effect of Edge-of-Field Nutrient Management Practices on Microbial Concentrations in Subsurface Drainage Water and the Associated Risk of Antibiotic Resistance Dissemination , Sara Mardani

Variability of E. coli in Streambed Sediments and its Implication for Water Quality , Sadia Salam

Modeling Runoff from Small Agricultural Watersheds in Eastern South Dakota , Bryce Siverling

ETDS from 2018 2018

Development of an Odor Management Plan for South Dakota , Suraiya Akter

Development of Polylactic Acid (PLA)-Based Nanocomposite Films for Smart Food Packaging Applications , Zeyad Albahr

Evaluating E. Coli Particle Attachment and the Impact on Transport During High Flows , Louis Amegbletor

Measuring the Influence of Bedding on Soil Nitrogen Losses and Corn Crop Nitrogen Characteristics for Fall Applied Solid Beef Cattle Manure in Eastern South Dakota , Mukesh Mehata

Effects of Yogurt Fortification with Different Legumes Protein on the Physio-Chemical, Microbiological, and Rheological Properties , Prachi Pahariya

Application of Drainage Water Management and Saturated Buffers for Conservation Drainage in South Dakota , Abhinav Sharma

ETDS from 2017 2017

Pretreatment, Enzymatic Hydrolysis, and Fermentation to Ethanol Using a Lignocellulosic Feedstock and Subsequent Recovery of a Value Added Co-product: Pure Crystalline Cellulose , Ryan J. Bouza

Activated Carbon Preparation and Modification for Adsorption , Yuhe Cao

Development of Heterogeneous Catalysts for Upgrading Biomass Pyrolysis Bio-Oils into Advanced Biofuels , Shouyun Cheng

Modeling Streamflow and Water Quality Impacts of Grassland Establishment, Conversion, and Management in Skunk Creek Watershed , Jiyeong Hong

Green Thermosetting Factory: Novel Star-shaped Bio-based Systems and Their Thermosetting Resins; Synthesis and Characterization , Arash Jahandideh

Impact of Subsurface Drainage on Water Yield for Typical Soil and Weather in Eastern South Dakota , Govinda Karki

Designing and Development of a Photobioreactor for Optimizing the Growth of Micro Algae and Studying Its Growth Parameters , Sarmila Katuwal

Using Remote Sensing to Estimate Crop Water Use to Improve Irrigation Water Management , Arturo Reyes-Gonzalez

A Demonstration Study of Drainage Water Management in Eastern South Dakota , Ashik Sahani

Understanding the Impact of Extrusion Processing on Rheological, Textural and Functional Properties of High-protein, High-fiber Extrudates , Poonam Singha

Understanding the Impacts of Ammonia Fiber Expansion (AFEX™) Pretreatment and Densification on Densified Products Quality and the Bioproducts Yield Through Enzymatic Hydrolysis and Fast Pyrolysis , Vijay Sundaram

Evaluation of Woodchip Bioreactors and Phosphorus Adsorption Media for Nutrient Removal from Subsurface Drainage Water , Utsav Thapa

Advanced Carbon Materials Based Electrodes for High Performance Symmetric Supercapacitors , Keliang Wang

ETDS from 2016 2016

Understanding the Impact of Non-thermal Processing and CO2 Assisted Extrusion on Antioxidant, Textural and Functional Properties of Corn, Sorghum and Apple Pomace Based Extrudates , Umesh Chandra Lohani

Impacts of Land Use and Climate Changes on Hydrological Processes in South Dakota Watersheds , Manashi Paul

Behavior of Light in a Photobioreactor and Design of Light Guides , Anand Rajendran

Predicting Field Water Balance, Crop Yield, and the Economics of Drainage Under Various Cropping Systems Using Drainmod , Shailendra Singh

Understanding the Effect of Extrusion Processing Parameters on Physical, Nutritional and Rheological Properties of Soy White Flakes Based Aquafeed in a Single Screw Extruder , Sushil Kumar Singh

ETDS from 2015 2015

A Process-Based Nutrient Model for the Bedded Manure Pack of Confined Beef Systems , Ferouz Y. Ayadi

Catalytic Conversion of Biomass to Advanced Bio-Fuels , Yinbin Huang

Effect of Extrusion Pre-Treatment on Physical Properties and Sugar Recovery of Cold Press and Solvent Extracted Canola, Camelina and Carinata Meal , Jasmeen Kaur

Contemporary Streamflow Trends and Responses to Climate Variability and Land Use Change in South Dakota , Karishma Niloy Kibria

Subsurface Drainage Impacts on Corn and Soybean Production in South Dakota , Erick K. Koech

Improved Methods for Decolorizing and Deodorizing Corn Zein Via AC and Silica-Carbon Composite , Sihan Li

Case Study of Vegetative Treatment System Performance , Sihan Sun

Fiber-reinforced Concrete for Structure Components , Micah Underberg

Optimization of Nutrient Requirements, Growth Conditions for Cyanobacteria Using a Flat Plate Reactor and Harvesting by pH Induced Flocculation , Jayasurya Vijayakumar

Develop Hydrocarbon Biofuel From Non-food Oilseeds Through Catalytic Cracking Pathways , Xianhui Zhao

ETDS from 2014 2014

High-performance Carbon Electrode For Supercapacitors Based On Biomass , Hong Jin

Estimating Impacts of Subsurface Drainage on Evapotranspiration Using Remote Sensing , Kul B. Khand

Demonstrating the Effectiveness of Nitrate-nitrogen Removal of Denitrifying Bioreactors in South Dakota for Improved Drainage Water Management , Cynthuja Partheeban

Modeling the H2S Concentrations Affected by Shelterbelts Downwind from a Swine Facility , Brett D. Pettigrew

Thermo-Chemical Conversion of Lignocellulosic Biomass to Liquid Biofuels , Wangda Qu

Characterizing the Growth of Cyanobacteria Using Coiled and Bubble Column Photobioreactors and Its Separation by Flocculation Filtration , Muthu Ramanathan

Effects of Climate Variability on Corn Yield in Eastern South Dakota (1950-2012) , Gibril Momodu Vandy

Production of Hydrocarbons by Catalytic Upgrading of Bio-oil from Microwave-assisted Pyrolysis of Biomass , Rui Zhou

ETDS from 2013 2013

Developing Best Management Practices to Minimize the Water Quality Impact of Winter Manure Spreading , Nathan A. Brandenburg

Impact of Amphiphiles in Cellulase Stabilization, Recycling and Ethanol Production from Pretreated Biomass , Anahita Dehkhoda Eckard

Understanding the Role of Plant-based Proteins and Extrusion Parameters in Different Fish Feeds , Parisa Fallahi

Measurement of Cover Crop Evapotranspiration and Impacts on Water Management in Crop Production Systems , Brett R. Hankerson

Efficient Use of Photons in a Photobioreactor , Anil R. Kommareddy

Characterization of Biomass Ignition, Combustion, and Upgrading of Bio-char Coproducts , Joseph P. Polin

Conventional Pyrolysis of Corn Stover, Prairie Cord Grass, and Big Blue Stem Using Batch-type Pyrolysis Unit , Arulprakash Sivasastri

The Addition of Value to Ethanol Coproducts Through Processing , Christine Wood

ETDS from 2012 2012

Determination of Airflow through Monoslope Beef Barns by Direct and Indirect Measurement , Md Rajibul H. Al Mamun

Integration of Extrusion and Clean Fractionation Processes as a Pretreatment Technology of Lignocellulosic Biomasses , Grzegorz Brudecki

Pretreatment Methods for Lignocellulosic Materials Employed to Produce Fuel Ethanol and Value-added Products , Iwona Cybulska

Design and Analysis of a New Abrasive Blasting System for an Abrasive Applicator Utilized in a Novel Weed Control Method , Corey M. Lanoue

Alkaline Pretreatment of Corn Stover, Switchgrass and Prairie Cord Grass for Bioethanol Production , Prawesh K. Rijal

Physical, Flow, and Moisture Adsorption Characterization of Afex-Paked Switchgrass, Corn Stover, and Prairie Cord Grass , Yijing Wang

ETDS from 2011 2011

Extrusion processing of selected fish feed blends containing distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) , Ferouz Y. Ayadi

Sugar Recoveries from Corn Stover, Prairie Cord Grass, Switchgrass, and Big Bluestem using Microwave, Ultrasound, and Ozone Pretreatment Technologies , Aaslesha Donepudi

Sugar Recovery from Defatted Soybean Meal, White Flakes, and Soybean Hull Using Extrusion, Microwave, and Ultrasound Pretreatments , Veeramani Karuppuchamy

Vegetative Treatment System Evaluation for Two Large Confined Animal Feeding Operations , Adam W. Mathiowetz

Developing and Evaluating the Composite Runoff Index Geographic Model for Urban Rainfall-Runoff Modeling , Pravara Thanapura

ETDS from 2010 2010

Understanding the Role of Biomass and High Shear Bioreactor Parameters in Bioethanol Production , Karunanithy Chinnadurai

Water and Nutrient Balances of Vegetative Treatment Systems for Feedlots in South Dakota , Daniel T. Ostrem

Simulating the Soil Erosion from Land Removed from CRP , Rajendra P. Sishodia

ETDS from 2009 2009

Water Spreading Under Low Flow Conditions for Vegetated Treatment Area Applications , Justin D. Bonnema

Predictive Modeling of Sugarbeet Quality Using Vegetative Index, Statistical, and Artificial Neural Network Methods , Kevin L. Brandt

Whey Protein Fractionation Using Membrane Separation Technology , Chenchaiah Marella

ETDS from 2008 2008

Evaluation of Deficit Irrigation Strategies for Corn , Derek M. Heeren

Determining the Feasibility of Using Remote Sensing to Estimate Irrigation Water Use in South Dakota at the Field Scale , Seth A. Swanson

Theses/Dissertations from 2007 2007

Production of Polyhydroxyalkanoates by Ralstonia Eutropha using Condensed Corn Solubles , Panchali Chakraborty

Experimental and Modeling the Flow Properties of Distillers Dried Grains (DDG) with Varying Soluble Levels and Moisture Contents , Vykundeshwari Ganesan

Water and Nutrient Use Evaluation of South Dakota Vegetated Treatment Systems , Nicholas O. Michael

Understanding the Role of Extrusion Processing Parameters on Functional Properties of Distillers Dried Grains Extruded Using Single and Twin Screw Extruder , Murali K. Rai

Calcium Lactate Fortification of Reduced Fat Yogurt and Fortification of "Simulated Yogurt Gel" with Partially Hydrolyzed Whey Protein , Gurmeet Singh

Initiation and Evolution of the South Dakota Tornado Outbreak of 24 June 2003 , Jay Trobec

ETDS from 2006 2006

Modification and Evaluation of a Water Balance Model to Simulate Corn Yields in Drained Waterways , Lowell J. Blankers

Investigations on the Role of Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles for Producing Aquaculture Feed Using Extrusion Technology , Nehru Chevanan

Using National Weather Service Forecasts and Model Output Statistics to Forecast Evapotranspiration , Sumana Kandula

A Design and Analysis for a Vertical Bed Biofilter and Biofilter Moisture Control System , Ryan M. Lefers

Automated Water Management for Center Pivot Irrigation Systems , Jared K. Oswald

Studies on Functional and Rheological Characteristics of Hispanic Cheeses , Hee Joon Park

ETDS from 2005 2005

Understanding the Role of Calcium and Phosphorous [i.e. phosphorus], Residual Lactose and Salt-to-moisture (S/M) Ratio on Functional and Rheological Characteristics of Process Cheese , Ananya Coomar Biswas

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Theses and Dissertations--Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering

Theses/dissertations from 2021 2021.

QUANTIFYING THE SOURCE AND PATHWAY OF DISSOLVED REACTIVE PHOSPHATE IN KARST DRAINAGE OF THE INNER-BLUEGRASS , Cory Radcliff

ASSESSING THE USE OF LIDAR AND UAV TECHNOLOGY FOR MONITORING GROWING ALFALFA , Stuart Tucker Sheffield

MODELING ENERGY FLOWS IN FLOATING IN-POND RACEWAYS UTILIZING SOLAR POWER BACK-UP , Bo Smith

CHARACTERIZATION AND UPGRADE OF ENDOCARP BIOMASS DERIVED LIGNIN TO VALUE ADDED PRODUCTS , Makua Vin-Nnajiofor

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

PHYSICOCHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION, STRUCTURAL DETERMINATION, AND MOLECULAR DYNAMIC MODELING OF PROSO MILLET PROTEINS FOR ENHANCED FOOD FUNCTIONALITY , Felix Akharume

QUANTIFYING NITROGEN FATE IN KARST AGROECOSYSTEM STREAMS OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY: DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION OF NUMERICAL MODELING AND INSIGHT FROM HIGH-RESOLUTION SENSORS , Nolan Lewis Bunnell

CHARACTERIZING AND PREDICTING THE ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES OF LIGNIN DERIVATIVES , Ryan Kalinoski

FOURIER TRANSFORM INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY (AS A RAPID METHOD) COUPLED WITH MACHINE LEARNING APPROACHES FOR DETECTION AND QUANTIFICATION OF GLUTEN CONTAMINATIONS IN GRAIN-BASED FOODS , Abuchi Godswill Okeke

ECOSYSTEM OF BAGGED GRAIN STORED UNDER NATURALLY VENTILATED WAREHOUSE: ANALYSIS AND MODELLING , Michael Ayodele Omodara

AN ASSESSMENT OF 2D AND 3D SPATIAL ACCURACY OF PHOTOGRAMMETRY FOR LIVESTOCK HEALTH MONITORING , Luis Felipe Pampolini

EFFECTS OF WATERSHED DISTURBANCES AND RIVER-TRIBUTARY CONFLUENCES ON SEDIMENTATION DYNAMICS IN THE UPPER OHIO RIVER BASIN , Ciara Pickering

SOIL BULK DENSITY EFFECTS ON RUNOFF ESTIMATION , Colton Pugh

CHARACTERIZATION AND ENZYME ENGINEERING OF LACCASES TOWARDS LIGNIN VALORIZATION IN AQUEOUS IONIC LIQUIDS , Joseph Stevens

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

DESIGN AND TESTING OF A WIND ENERGY HARNESSING SYSTEM FOR FORCED CONVECTIVE DRYING OF GRAIN IN LOW WIND SPEED, WARM AND HUMID CLIMATES , Francis Akumabi Agbali

Evaluating the Influence of the Forestry Reclamation Approach on the Hydrology of Appalachian Coal Mined Lands , Morgan F. Gerlitz

LIGNIN-DERIVED CARBON AND NANOCOMPOSITE MATERIALS FOR ENERGY STORAGE APPLICATIONS , Wenqi Li

EVALUATION OF AIR MOVEMENT IN EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES AND ON EQUINE ATHLETES , Staci Elaine McGill

INVESTIGATING THE FEASIBILITY OF USING MESOPOROUS SILICA PARTICLES TO DELIVER GLUCOSE DURING ANAEROBIC FERMENTATION , Megan E. Walz

REMOVING VEHICLE SPEED FROM APPARENT WIND VELOCITY , Austin M. Weiss

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

ASSESSING THE SPATIAL ACCURACY AND PRECISION OF LIDAR FOR REMOTE SENSING IN AGRICULTURE , Surya Saket Dasika

FRACTIONATION OF LIGNIN DERIVED COMPOUNDS FROM THERMOCHEMICALLY PROCESSED LIGNIN TOWARDS ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES , Luke A. Dodge

EVALUATION OF WHITE ROT FUNGUS AS A PRETREATMENT FOR THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSING OF SWITCHGRASS , Melody Embry

CLASSIFYING SOIL MOISTURE CONTENT USING REFLECTANCE-BASED REMOTE SENSING , Ali Hamidisepehr

PRE-WILTING BURLEY TOBACCO TO ENHANCE MANUAL AND MECHANICAL HARVESTING AND HOUSING , Ben C. Herbener

HIGH RESOLUTION SENSING OF NITRATE DYNAMICS IN A MIXED-USE APPALACHIAN WATERSHED: QUANTIFYING NITRATE FATE AND TRANSPORT AS INFLUENCED BY A BACKWATER RIPARIAN WETLAND , Alexandria Kosoma Jensen

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Kim, Yung-Chul. "Agricultural Teachers' Attitudes Toward Adult Agricultural Education in Ohio Comprehensive High Schools." The Ohio State University, 2001. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1392800394.

Kirnak, Halil. "Developing a Theoretical Basis for Demand Irrigation of Acer Rubrum." The Ohio State University, 1998. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1392735898.

Cederstrom, Myriam Ransenberg 1955. "Spectroradiometric and color analysis of soil organic carbon and free iron oxides along a climosequence." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 1992. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/278235.

Pereira, Gilberto Alves. "Sistema experimental de monitoramento e controle para casas de vegetação baseado em redes de controle distribuído LonWorks." Universidade de São Paulo, 2006. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/3/3141/tde-09062006-091835/.

Marques, Guilherme Fernandes. "Economic representation of agricultural activities in water resources systems engineering /." For electronic version search Digital dissertations database. Restricted to UC campuses. Access is free to UC campus dissertations, 2004. http://uclibs.org/PID/11984.

Donkor, Joseph. "Evaluation of the Potential for Direct-Fed Microbials to Enhance Utilization of Phosphorus in Broiler Chickens." Thesis, Tennessee State University, 2018. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10641460.

Feed accounts for about 60–68% of the total cost of poultry production. Chicken cannot efficiently absorb organic or phytin-bound phosphorus, thus about 70–80% of dietary or plant based phosphorus is excreted in the manure of broiler chickens. The goal of this research was to identify microbes with the potential to improve utilization of a plant source of phosphorus in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of broilers.

A total of 8,082 sequences were obtained using a metagenomic approach, with 61% of those sequences representing 5,030 species of various bacterial organisms. The highest proportion of bacteria was Massilia which represented 46% of the total dominant microbial population, Bacteroides (9%), Streptomyces (6%), Bacillus (6%), and 18 different species each constituting less than 5% of these dominant microbes. Three microbes Lactobacillus, Enterococcus, and Bifidobacterium (LEB) with the potential to hydrolyze free phosphorus were isolated and characterized. The isolated microorganisms maintained the ability to grow at all the different pH ranges (1–5), and bile concentrations of 0–3.5%. Also, the ability of the bacteria to hydrolyze free phosphorus was evaluated in-vitro. The effect of the three bacteria on performance of 400 day- old Ross broilers was evaluated during an eight-week period. The results indicated that broiler chickens fed probiotic bacteria at the rate of 100 or 150 mg/kg of feed consumed 12.0% and 17.8% more feed, respectively, and increased body weight gain by 5.9% and 8.4%, respectively, when compared with the control birds. Broiler chickens fed diets containing the probiotics at 100 or 150 mg/kg of feed retained 15.2% and 17.5% of phosphorus as against 8.6 % for the birds on the diets without the bacteria. Except for birds on dietary treatment LEB-150, which had a higher mortality (7.3%), the remaining six dietary treatments had mortality ranging from 2.0–3.3% which was less than that of the controls birds (4.5%).

Hernandez, Ricardo. "Growth and development of greenhouse vegetable seedlings under supplemental LED lighting." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 2013. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3600283.

The greenhouse industry is interested in light emitting diodes (LEDs) as a light source supplement to solar light to improve plant growth and development. Before LEDs can be adopted as supplemental light for greenhouse crops, plant responses to LED spectral quality need to be investigated. Tomato and cucumber seedlings were grown under different supplemental blue and red photon flux ratios (B:R ratios) under high (16-19 mol m –2 d –1 ) and low (5-9 mol m –2 d –1 ) solar daily light integrals (DLIs). The supplemental daily light integral was 3.6 mol m –2 d –1 . A treatment without supplemental light served as a control. Both tomato and cucumber seedlings had increased growth rate and improved morphology when grown under the supplemental LED light compared to the control. However, no significant differences were observed for any growth and morphological parameters measured in this study between the different B:R ratios for both cucumber and tomato transplants under high DLI conditions. Cucumber seedlings showed a tendency to decrease dry mass, leaf number and leaf area under low DLI conditions with increasing B:R ratio. Tomato seedlings did not show any differences between the different B:R ratios under low DLI conditions. Seedlings growth and morphology under supplemental LED light were compared to those under supplemental high pressure sodium (HPS) light. Cucumber seedlings under supplemental HPS light had greater shoot dry mass than those under the supplemental red LED light. Tomato shoot dry mass showed no differences between the HPS and red LED supplemental light treatments. Cucumber seedlings were also grown under supplemental LED pulsed lighting and supplemental LED continuous lighting. Cucumber seedlings showed no differences in shoot dry mass and net photosynthetic rate between the treatments. Collectively, these studies concluded that red LED is preferred for supplemental lighting and the increase of blue light does not offer any benefits unless the efficiency of blue LEDs largely exceeds the red LEDs. The results of this research can be used for fixture development by LED manufactures and as a decision making tool for the adoption of supplemental LED lighting by greenhouse growers.

Siqueira, Rafael Telles Tenorio de. "Characterizing nitrogen deficiency of maize at early growth stages using fluorescence measurements." Thesis, Colorado State University, 2016. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10138898.

Among all nutrients that are important for crop production, nitrogen (N) is one of the least efficiently utilized, mainly due to its high mobility in soil. The possibility of using crop sensing in real-time to detect variability in N deficiency within a field has the potential to enhance N efficiency, increase crop yield, and reduce potential environmental risks and crop production costs. Potassium (K), another important crop nutrient, can also lead to higher yield when applied in the right amount and manner. Real-time fluoro-sensing is a new technology for crop sensing and studies have shown that it could enable variable rate nutrient management for precision agriculture practices. The objective of this study was (1) to evaluate if fluorescence sensing can detect variability of N and K in crop canopy at early growth stages of maize (prior to V6 crop growth stage) under controlled condition (greenhouse), (2) to evaluate the effect of different fertilization dosages of N over the plant growth, and (3) to verify if induced fluorescence can detect in situ N variability at early growth stages of maize. Research was conducted in two stages, first in a greenhouse condition and later in field spread over three site-years. The greenhouse research was conduct in year 2011 and plants were grown in plant-pots with silica sand and supplied with modified Hoagland solution with different rates of N and K. Field trials were conducted in year 2012 and 2013 in northern Colorado. For the greenhouse study, data collected via fluorescence sensor (Multiplex ® 3) were analyzed using ANOVA and Tukey’s HSD to test significant differences among treatments in each experiment. For the N experiment, regression analysis between the seven fluorescence indices and N uptake was performed for the 12 days of data acquisition at five different growth stages (i.e. 2-leaf to 6-leaf growth stages) and coefficient of determination was used to identify the best fluorescence indices to detect N status. Also, root mean square error (RMSE) was used to test the precision of the estimates for each index. Results of this study indicated that all fluorescence indices were able to detect N variability in maize canopy prior to V2 growth stage. However, the fluorescence indices failed to identify K deficiency as the maize plants with K treatments showed small variability at early crop growth stages. For the field study, two site-years had 5 N rate treatments applied as UAN 32% (urea ammonium nitrate; 32-0-0), while one site-year had 6 N treatments applied pre-planting. Sensors used in this study were the Multiplex ® 3 for fluorescence sensing and the GreenSeeker ® for reflectance sensing (NDVI). Sensor measurements were correlated with aboveground biomass, N content, and N uptake measured at two growth stages (V6 and V9 maize growth stage). The aboveground biomass, N content, N uptake, yield, and sensors readings were analyzed using ANOVA and Tukey’s HSD to test significant differences among the N treatments. Also, a regression tree between N uptake and the fluorescence indices was fitted along with the coefficient of determination (R 2 ). The N rates had no effect on aboveground biomass, N content and N uptake (for both sampled growth stages). Under field conditions, fluorescence indices failed to detect N variability in maize at early growth stages for all three site-years. This finding may require further investigation, as for most of the N treatment plots, maize plants had sufficient N levels and another biotic or abiotic stress may be responsible for unexplained differences in N variability as measured by fluorescence sensor. Contrasting findings under greenhouse conditions versus field conditions limit the application of fluorosensing sensor. Further field studies are needed to evaluate the potential of this sensor for detecting N variability in situ.

Clyma, Howard Earl 1963. "Using soil properties to predict the effectiveness of electro-osmotic tillage." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 1992. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/278115.

Simas, Maria Joao Correia de 1966. "Soil water determination by natural gamma radiation attenuation." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 1993. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/278348.

Colaizzi, Paul Dominic. "Ground based remote sensing for irrigation management in precision agriculture." Diss., The University of Arizona, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/280497.

Oliveira, Aureo Silva 1965. "Determination of head lettuce crop coefficient and water use in central Arizona." Diss., The University of Arizona, 1998. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/282779.

Kibalama, Josephat S. "The assessment of agricultural mechanization in Uganda : perspective engineering options and strategies /." Connect to resource, 1993. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=osu1195574781.

Compaleo, Joshua David. "Split Ring Resonator Design for Agricultural Based Applications." Wright State University / OhioLINK, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=wright1452981065.

Abdulhussain, Mohamed Fidahussain 1964. "Gravity bubbler irrigation systems on steep slopes converted to bench terraces." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 1994. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/278410.

Suarez-Rey, Elisa Maria. "Subsurface drip irrigation of bermudagrass turf in Arizona: Benefits and limitations." Diss., The University of Arizona, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/280210.

Haberland, Julio Andres. "AgIIS, Agricultural Irrigation Imaging System, design and application." Diss., The University of Arizona, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/279836.

Carvalho, Lara. "Small-scale combustion of agricultural biomass fuels." Licentiate thesis, Luleå tekniska universitet, Energivetenskap, 2012. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-18748.

Godkänd; 2012; 20121113 (joakim); LICENTIATSEMINARIUM Ämne: Energiteknik/Energy Engineering Examinator: Professor Marcus Öhman, Institutionen för teknikvetenskap och matematik, Luleå tekniska universitet Diskutant: Ph.D, Ass. Senior Lecturer Markus Broström, Institutionen för tillämpad fysik och elektronik, Umeå universitet Tid: Tisdag den 18 december 2012 kl 10.00 Plats: E246, Luleå tekniska universitet

Lines, Jeffrey A. "The suspension characteristics of agricultural tractor tyres." Thesis, Cranfield University, 1991. http://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/8069.

Bon, Tom A., and Henry L. Kucera. "Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Capstone Course Evolution at North Dakota State University." American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, 2005. https://hdl.handle.net/10365/31010.

Ono, Eiichi. "Monitoring of nutrient solution for hydroponically grown sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas)." Diss., The University of Arizona, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/279921.

Tanksley, Koli. "Soil, groundwater, and alfalfa yield response to manure and compost applications in an arid environment." Diss., The University of Arizona, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/280334.

Jia, Xinhua. "Electrokinetic management of nitrate movement in drip irrigated soils." Diss., The University of Arizona, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/280615.

Salazar, Moreno Raquel. "Multiple criteria analysis of economic, environmental and water use problems in an irrigation district of Mexico." Diss., The University of Arizona, 2000. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/284229.

Boonmung, Suwanee. "Evaluation of DRIFTS technique with PLS regression for determination of added mineral nitrogen in soil." Diss., The University of Arizona, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/289864.

Uribe-Chavez, Armando. "A numerical model and semi-analytic equations for determining water table elevations and discharges in non-homogeneous subsurface drainage systems." Diss., The University of Arizona, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/289956.

Suarez-Romero, Armando. "Retractable roof greenhouse: Potential for Solanaceae production in semi-arid regions." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/292089.

Damak, Maher Ph D. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. "Droplet deposition on hydrophobic surfaces for agricultural sprays." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/101814.

Huang, Shen S. B. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. "Evaluation of pre-packaged agricultural drip irrigation kits." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/74494.

Stroh, Oliver. "A hearing protection intervention system for agricultural workers." Thesis, University of Iowa, 2019. https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/6863.

Prigg, David B. "DESIGN OF A HYDRAULICALLY-ACTUATED HEXAPOD ROBOT FOR ORGANIC FARMING." Case Western Reserve University School of Graduate Studies / OhioLINK, 2020. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1588002562729248.

Marouelli, Waldir Aparecido 1958. "Improving chemigation efficacy by controlling droplet size distribution of oil-based pesticides." Diss., The University of Arizona, 1996. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/282265.

Elbanna, E. B. E. "Agricultural machinery selection : Soil strength and operational timeliness." Thesis, University of Edinburgh, 1986. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.371883.

Richards, Johanna. "Drought assessment tools for agricultural water management in Jamaica." Thesis, McGill University, 2011. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=97212.

Lange, Jennifer Marie. "Engineering analysis of the air pollution regulatory process impacts on the agricultural industry." Thesis, Texas A&M University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/85899.

Bootsma, Erik Jan. "Mapping time-series evapotranspiration for agricultural applications." Thesis, Uppsala universitet, Institutionen för informationsteknologi, 2021. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-448787.

Sarkar, Soumen. "Dynamic modeling of an articulated forestry machine for simulation and control." Thesis, McGill University, 1996. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=27255.

Mu, Bin. "System modelling, identification and coordinated control design for an articulated forestry machine." Thesis, McGill University, 1996. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=27245.

Moreno-Urquiza, Magdalena 1967. "Intelligent data acquisition system for continuous measurements of soil moisture in the field." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 1993. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/278271.

McIntosh, Dennis. "Reducing the environmental impact of aquaculture." Diss., The University of Arizona, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/289234.

Sparkes, Simon Timothy. "Agricultural analysis by plasma emission spectroscopy with slurry atomisation." Thesis, University of Plymouth, 1986. http://hdl.handle.net/10026.1/2145.

Quigley, Andrew Douglas. "A study of tractor tyre braking on agricultural land." Thesis, Heriot-Watt University, 1986. http://hdl.handle.net/10399/1053.

Faborode, M. O. "The compression and relaxation behaviour of fibrous agricultural materials." Thesis, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, 1986. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.372931.

Smith, Derik Lafayette, and Satya Prakash Dhavala. "Using big data for decisions in agricultural supply chain." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/81106.

Batchily, Abdul Karim 1952. "Use of Chroma Meter color measurements to evaluate the organic carbon, iron, and water content of soils." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 1991. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/277947.

Reynolds, Curt Andrew 1960. "Estimating crop yields by integrating the FAO crop specific water balance model with real-time satellite data and ground-based ancillary data." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 1998. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/192102.

Lopez, Sabater Carlos Joaquin. "An empirical model of hydraulic roughness for overland flow." Diss., The University of Arizona, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/280353.

Simmons, Gregory Sinclair. "Studies on dispersal of a native parasitoid Eretmocerus eremicus and augmentative biological control of Bemisia tabaci infesting cotton." Diss., The University of Arizona, 2000. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/284117.

Fukumura, Kazunari 1956. "Electrokinetic nitrate removal from porous media." Diss., The University of Arizona, 1996. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/290595.

Kärkkäinen, Ela, Åsa Älgbrant, and Simon Kronberg. "Fibres from agricultural hemp waste." Thesis, Högskolan i Borås, Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi, 2021. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-26573.

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Nicholas M. Holden, University College Dublin

Mary Leigh Wolfe, Virginia Tech

Jactone A. Ogejo, Virginia Tech

Enda J. Cummins, University College Dublin

Copyright Year: 2021

ISBN 13: 9781949373974

Publisher: American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) , Virginia Tech Publishing

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• Bioenergy Conversion Systems
• Biogas Energy from Organic Wastes
• Biodiesel from Oils and Fats
• Baling Biomass: Densification and Energy Requirements
• Basic Microcontroller Use for Measurement and Control
• Visible and Near Infrared Optical Spectroscopic Sensors for Biosystems Engineering
• Data Processing in Biosystems Engineering
• Crop Establishment and Protection
• Grain Harvest and Handling
• Mechatronics and Intelligent Systems in Agricultural Machinery
• Water Budgets for Sustainable Water Management
• Water Quality as a Driver of Ecological System Health
• Quantifying and Managing Soil Erosion on Cropland
• Anaerobic Digestion of Agri-Food By-Products
• Measurement of Gaseous Emissions from Animal Housing
• Plant Production in Controlled Environments
• Building Design for Energy Efficient Livestock Housing
• Freezing of Food
• Principles of Thermal Processing of Packaged Foods
• Deep Fat Frying of Food
• Irradiation of Food

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The discipline of Biosystems Engineering emerged in the 1990s from the traditional strongholds of agricultural engineering and food engineering. Biosystems engineering integrates engineering science and design with applied biological, environmental, and agricultural sciences. Introduction to Biosystems Engineering is targeted at 1st and 2nd year university-level students with an interest in biosystems engineering but who are not yet familiar with the breadth and depth of the subject. It is designed as a coherent educational resource, also available for download as individual digital chapters. The book can be used as a localized, customizable text for introductory courses in Biosystems Engineering globally. It is written as a series of stand-alone chapters organized under six major topics: Food and Bioprocessing; Environment; Buildings and Infrastructure; Information and Communications Technology and Data; Machinery Systems; and Energy. Each chapter is organized around stated learning outcomes and describes key concepts, applications of the concepts, and worked examples.

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Nicholas M. Holden is Professor of Biosystems Engineering and Head of Teaching and Learning in the School of Biosystems and Food Engineering at University College Dublin, where he has worked for the last 25 years. His research is focused on the environmental impact and sustainability of agriculture, and food systems. He teaches life cycle assessment, precision agriculture, and green technology project modules and is the Programme Director of the BAgrSc Agricultural Systems Technology programme. He has been an ASABE member for over 20 years.

Mary Leigh Wolfe is Professor in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering (BSE) at Virginia Tech. After serving on the faculty at Texas A&M University for over six years, she moved to Virginia Tech in 1992. Recently, she served as head of the BSE department for over eight years. Her research and teaching has focused on hydrologic modeling, nonpoint source (NPS) pollution control strategies, and decision support tools for NPS pollution control and watershed management. She has also conducted research related to engineering education. She is a Fellow, past president, and life member of ASABE.

Jactone A. Ogejo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering (BSE) at Virginia Tech. His research and extension programs focus on improving the management and use of bioresidues from production agriculture and food processing. His work encompasses recovering value-added products from bioresidues, agricultural air quality, and, more importantly, advancing knowledge to increase the acceptance and adoption of technology for manure management on animal production farms. He has been an ASABE member since 1992.

Enda J. Cummins is a Professor and Head of Research, Innovation and Impact in the School of Biosystems and Food Engineering at University College Dublin. His main research area is food safety, risk assessment, and predictive modelling, with a particular focus on implications for human health and environmental contamination. He teaches quantitative risk assessment, food physics, and research and teaching methods. He is Programme Director for the Masters of Engineering Science in Food Engineering at UCD. He has been an ASABE member since 2002.

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The Philippine Journal of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering is published annually by the Agricultural Mechanization Development Program, Institute of Agricultural Engineering, College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology, University of the Philippines Los Banos

The PJABE is a refereed journal which aims to serve as a national venue for the dissemination of information on recent research and development in the field of agricultural and biosystems engineering.

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Agricultural engineering research papers/topics, evaluation of biogas production from prosopis juliflora leaves co- digested with cow manure.

Abstract: Biogas is eco-friendly alternative renewable energy source produced through anaerobic digestion of organic compounds. In this study, biogas production was evaluated from Prosopis juliflora leaves(PJ) and cow manure (CM) co-digestion in five mix ratios under mesophilic conditions (38ºC) using batch digesters in the Botany Laboratory of Haramaya University to evaluate biogas production potential of Prosopis juliflora leaves through anaerobic digestion alone or in combination with co...

BIO-ETHANOL PRODUCTION FROM TEFF (Eragrostis tef) STRAW USING YEAST (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) AS A FERMENTING AGENT

Abstract: Bio- ethanol is suggested as a sustainable fuel which can be produced from renewable resources and reduce the level of greenhouse gases. Therefore, this study was focused on producing bio ethanol fuel from teff (Eragrostis tef) straws in batch fermentation using yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae). Fifty grams of acid pretreated and untreated teff straw were incubated with10ml of 1% of yeast under three different temperature (20℃, 30℃ and 40℃) treatments and allowed to ferment o...

PRODUCTION OF BIOGAS FROM WILD SAGE (Lantana camara) CO-DIGESTED WITH COW DUNG

Abstract: Biogas is a clean and renewable form of energy and well substitute for conventional sources of energy especially in the rural sector. In response to the need for addressing the adverse impacts of the increasing trend in biomass energy consumption in Ethiopia, the last three recent decades development of more efficient cooking stove technologies and alternative sources of household energy had been realized. The aim of this study was to determine the optimal mix ratio for biogas prod...

EVALUATION OF BIOGAS YIELD FROM Vernonia amygdalina (Grawa) LEAVES CO-DIGESTED WITH COW DUNG UNDER ANAEROBIC CONDITION

Abstract: Biogas is an alternative renewable energy sources and a mixture of different gases, mainly methane and carbon dioxide, resulting from anaerobic digestion of organic matter. In this study, production of biogas from Vernonia amygdalina leaves co-digested with cow dung in anaerobic condition were evaluated under mesophilic condition at 38ºC using a batch mode digester. Biogas production was evaluated from treatments with different mix ratios A (100%VA) B (75%VA+25%CD), C (75%CD+25%VA...

EVALUATION OF BIOGAS YIELD FROM AVOCADO (Persea americana M.) PEEL WASTE CO-DIGESTED WITH GOAT MANURE

Abstract: Biogas is a well-established fuel that can replace firewood and electricity as an energy source for cooking, lighting, heating and for other purposes in developing countries. Moreover, biogas is a clean, environmental friendly and renewable form of energy generated when micro-organisms degrade organic materials in the absence of oxygen. The aim of this study was to evaluate biogas production potential of avocado fruit peel wastes and goat manure in combination or separately under a...

EFFECT OF VARYING TOTAL SOLIDS ON THE YIELD OF BIOGAS FROM Datura stramonium LEAVES THROUGH ANAEROBIC CO-DIGESTION WITH COW MANURE

Abstract: Production of biogas through anaerobic digestion of organic waste materials provides an alternative environmentally eco-friendly renewable energy. In this study, biogas production from co-digestion of cow manure (CM) and Datura stramonium leaves (DSL) in five mix ratios (100%CM, 60%CM:40%DSL, 50%CM:50%DSL, 40%CM:60%DSL and 100%DSL) were evaluated under mesophilic condition at 38ºC using a batch mode digester over 30 days fermentation. In all the treatments, physico-chemical parame...

EFFECT OF SITE-SPECIFIC FERTILIZER APPLICATION ON SELECTED SOIL PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND MAIZE (Zea mays L.) YIELD IN MIKALANGO EXTENSION PLANNING AREA, SOUTHERN MALAWI

Abstract: Malawi’s economy is solely agricultural driven, yet the soils are continuously depleted of major nutrients threatening economic development, food and nutrition security. Besides poor agricultural practices, climate change is one of the major factors exacerbating soil and nutrient degradation in sub-Saharan Africa. Use of blanket fertilizer recommendations to nourish the depleted soils is worsening the situation as it often not matches with the requirement of the soil and maize, t...

DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF ENGINE DRIVEN WARQE/ENSET (Enset ventricosum) DECORTICATOR

Abstract: Warqe/enset processing is carried out dominantly by rural women using traditional tools such as bamboo scraper, serrated wooden tool and metal knife where losses in quality and quantity are exceptionally high. Above all, the traditional way of warqe/enset processing causes to much physically drudgery among the rural women. In an effort to alleviate the problem, an engine driven warqe/enset decorticating machine was designed, constructed, tested and evaluated. The performance evalua...

IMPACT OF SMALL-SCALE IRRIGATION USE ON HOUSEHOLD VEGETABLE PRODUCTION AND FOOD SECURITY: THE CASE OF SODDO DISTRICT, GURAGE ZONE, SOUTHERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: For most Ethiopian rural households, food insecurity has been the most critical concern. Small-scale irrigation is among the first measures in increasing vegetable production, diversifying household assets and income, and improving household food security. This study measured the impact of small-scale irrigation use on household vegetable production and food security using outcome indicators of household food consumption score, household dietary diversity score and yield of onion. ...

FARM SYSTEM CHARACTERIZATION, RICE YIELD DRIVERS, FARMERS’ PERCEPTION TO CLIMATE CHANGE AND ADAPTATION, CLIMATE ANALYSIS, AND DRY SPELL MANAGEMENT OF RAINFED RICE (Oryza sativa L.) IN THE FOG

Abstract: Rice is one of the most important cereal crops in Fogera Plain. Despite its potential and production in Ethiopia, its productivity varies from year to year and over locations due to seasonal and intra-seasonal climate variability and household characteristics. The objectives of this study were to identify rice farm typologies, drivers of rice yield, climate change, and adaptation strategies to analyze climate variability and trend changes, and to assess dry spell management practic...

ADOPTION OF IMPROVED TURMERIC VARIETY BY SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN YEKI DISTRICT, SHEKA ZONE,SOUTHERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: The significance of spice technology in enhancing production and productivity can be realized when yield increasing technologies are extensively used and diffused.This research addresses the case of improved turmeric variety that has been intensively promoted in major producing area to enhance the level and degree of technology use among smallholder farmers.Hence,in this study, an attempt was made to examine factors affecting adoption and intensityof use of improved turmeric variet...

Determinants of Renting-in Threshing Machine and Its Impact on Sorghum Threshing Cost: The Case of Haramaya District, East Hararghe Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to identify and evaluate determinant factors of renting-in threshing machine and the impact of machine renting-in service on reduction of threshing cost of the household. To address the objectives the study used cross-sectional data collected from 180 machine users and non-users households in Haramaya district. Sample size of respondent from each selected two kebeles was determined using probability proportional to size sampling technique. The sample f...

FACTORS AFFECTING ADOPTION DECISION OF WHEAT ROW PLANTING TECHNOLOGY: THE CASE OF AGARFA DISTRICT, BALE ZONE OF OROMIA NATIONAL REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Ethiopian economy is highly dependent on agriculture, especially crop production takes the major share in economic growth. Hence, supporting the sector through introducing new agricultural technologies, like row planting technology is crucial. However, application of better technologies remained low in Ethiopia and also in the study area due to several factors. Therefore, study was to assess the status of adoption decision of wheat row planting technology and identify factors affec...

RESPONSES OF TEF [Eragrostis tef (Zucc.) Trotter] VARIETIES TO BLENDED NPSB FERTILIER RATES AT GELAN, CENTRAL ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Tef is the major crop grown in Ethiopia and the study area. However, its productivity is low mainly due to limited use of improved varieties and low soil fertility as result of intensive soil erosion and long history of cultivation. Therefore ,a field experiment was carried out on a farmer’s field at Gelan Akaki district during the 2018 main cropping season (from July to November 2018) to assess the response of tef varieties to blended NPSB fertilizer rates and to identify the ec...

Assessing efficiency in a unified size reduction plant when reducing large ore into powder particulate matter

Abstract: In this study, the effects of reduction ration on different mineral ores was investigated when using common size reduction equipment’s and also factors affecting the working efficiency during crushing. A laboratory model of a unified crushing operation was used as an estimate to account for performance at industrial level, how energy consumption in a treatment plant can be minimized. Prediction on breakage behavior and fracture energy was estimated for common crushers how chemica...

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