A5103014197- Bioenergy crop production and management
- Forest Biomass Utilization and Management
- Biofuel production and bioconversion
- Geological formations and processes
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Forest Management and Policy
- Geological Modeling and Analysis
- Marine and Offshore Engineering Studies
- Geological Studies and Exploration
- Offshore Engineering and Technologies
- Maritime and Coastal Archaeology
- Seedling growth and survival studies
- Animal health and immunology
- Genetics and Plant Breeding
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
- Energy and Environment Impacts
- Marine and fisheries research
- Arctic and Russian Policy Studies
- Marine and coastal plant biology
- Landslides and related hazards
- Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals
- Climate change and permafrost
- Historical and Cultural Archaeology Studies
- Reproductive Physiology in Livestock
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
Natural Resources Canada
1989-2023
Michigan State University
2008-2019
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
2019
Austrian Academy of Sciences
2016
University of Edinburgh
2011
University of California, Davis
1999
Miller College
1996
Abstract To increase the understanding of poplar and willow perennial woody crops facilitate their deployment for production biofuels, bioproducts, bioenergy, there is a need broadscale yield maps. For national analysis herbaceous potential, biomass feedstock maps should be developed using common framework. This study potential by combining data from network field trials modeling power PRISM‐ELM. Yields top three cultivars across 17 sites ranged 3.60 to 14.6 Mg ha −1 yr dry weight, while...
A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the presence of brucellosis in cattle, goats and humans farms from south-western Uganda identify risk factors associated with these three host groups. Data serum samples were collected 768 315 236 humans, 635 bovine milk, 70 two different areas Uganda. Sera livestock tested Rose Bengal Plate test, using B. abortus melitensis antigens, human sera a commercial IgG/IgM lateral flow assay. Milk OIE-approved milk ring test. Screening tests for...
Abstract Development of dedicated bioenergy crop production systems will require accurate yield estimates, which be important for determining many the associated environmental and economic impacts their production. Shrub willow ( Salix spp) is being promoted in areas USA Canada due to its adaption cool climates wide genetic diversity available breeding improvement. Willow North America an early stage, selection elite genotypes commercialization testing across broad geographic regions gain...
Considerable evidence suggests that veterinary surgeons' mental health is often poorer than comparable populations and the incidence of suicide higher among surgeons general public. Veterinary students also appear to suffer from high levels anxiety stress, may possess inadequate coping strategies when faced with adversity. find it difficult access central university support systems due their heavy workload geographical isolation on some campuses. A previous study University Edinburgh...
On a utilise l'analyse de tige pour reconstituer le patron l'etablissement et developpement sept peuplements murs thuya occidental (Thuja occidentalis L.), dans la peninsule Nord du Michigan. Les ont pris naissance suite perturbations uniques ou repetees, probablement coupes forestieres, survenues entre 1870 1935. Ces etaient essentielles au succes recrutement l'etage dominant. se sont developpes sous forme cohortes simples multiples selon severite frequence des perturbations. La duree...
Background Chronic inflammatory diseases are common in cats and mesenchymal stem cells ( MSC ) a promising therapeutic approach for management of these disorders. The purpose this study was to evaluate the safety intraperitoneal injection cats. Hypothesis Intrapertioneal autologous is safe. Animals Ten healthy adult purpose‐bred Methods Mesenchymal were isolated from subcutaneous adipose tissue collected during ovariohysterectomy characterized expression CD 90, 105 44 trilineage...
Three irrigated wheat fields in western Yolo County, California, were studied to determine the magnitude andcauses of spatial variability grain yield. Point samples soil properties taken on a regular 61 m grid eachfield. False color infrared aerial photographs each field under bare conditions and twice during thecropping season. Yield monitor data collected at harvest. Two three showed substantial spatialvariability Correlation analysis CART (classification regression trees) used...
Specific gravity is an important consideration for traditional uses of hybrid poplars pulp and solid wood products, as well biofuels bioenergy production. While specific has been shown to be under strong genetic control subject within-tree variability, the role genotype × environment interactions poorly understood. Most reports are a limited number locations, resulting in lack information about between clones sites over wide range climate soil conditions. The objective current study was...
We conducted a feasibility study in Indochina (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam) with the aim of promoting biomass bioenergy markets, technology transfer, rural development, income generation. Policy development is guided by International Union Forest Research Institutions (IUFRO) Task Force “Sustainable Bioenergy Network”. In this paper, we highlight achievements up to now present results multi-stakeholder questionnaire combination quantitative analysis National Development...
A test of Michigan half-sib progeny paper birch (Betula papyrifera Marsh.) and European white (B. pendula Roth.) was conducted in to examine species variation growth, bark color, resistance bronze borer (Agrilus anxius Gory) . Paper superior height at age 12 years from seed. Families were identified that grew exceptionally well, had developed within 6 years, exhibited resistance. The magnitude additive genetic variance narrow-sense family heritability estimates for indicated sufficient...
Background: The epidemiology of feline calicivirus (FCV) infection in cats with idiopathic cystitis (FIC) has not been investigated by contemporary molecular biologic methods. Objectives: To determine the prevalence and evaluate risk factors for FCV viruria, oral carriage, virus neutralizing (VN) antibodies without FIC. Animals: Cats nonobstructive FIC (n = 47), obstructive 22), upper respiratory tract (URI; n 25), healthy client‐owned 18) colony‐housed 24) cats. Methods: Oropharyngeal...
To determine the patterns of use and perceived efficacy polysulfated glycosaminoglycan (PSGAG) for treatment degenerative joint disease in horses.Cross-sectional mail survey.1,522 equine practitioners.Information was obtained on frequency route administration PSGAG each 4 forms disease, PSGAG, its compared with that sodium hyaluronate. Data were analyzed by nonparametric multivariate regression methods.Response rate 40.5%. Of practitioners responding, 26% classified as having a special...