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- 2Ebadi, Maryam
- 2Haisan, Jennifer L
- 2Ho, Linda
- 2Kim, Yong Min
- 2Kubota, Hiroshi
- 10McMullen, Lynn (Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science)
- 8Gänzle, Michael (Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science)
- 7Bressler, David (Agricultural, Food, and Nutritional Science)
- 7Oba, Masahito (Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science)
- 7Wu, Jianping (Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science)
- 6Temelli, Feral (Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science)
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Evaluation of potential alternatives to replace antibiotic growth promoters in broiler chicken diets
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The phasing out of antibiotic growth promoters (AGP) from livestock diets has increased the risk of enteric diseases in broilers; therefore, effective AGP replacements must be found. The objective of this Ph.D. thesis was to investigate three novel products as potential AGP replacements in...
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Assessing spider (Araneae) diversity and pitfall trap retention in canola (Brassica napus L.) agroecosystems in north-central Alberta, Canada
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Little is understood about the role of spiders (Araneae), their community composition, and predator-prey interactions in canola agroecosystems. Understanding these relationships may inform management decisions to effectively use spiders as biological control agents against insect pests. In...
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Fall 2024
Obesity is a major public health problem since it is associated with different complications, including cardiovascular diseases, cancer, type 2 diabetes (T2D), and a higher risk of infections. This is due in part to the fact that obesity is characterized by the presence of chronic low-grade...
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Effect of drought and defoliation on plant growth, symbiotic nitrogen fixation, soil nitrogen availability and soil microbial dynamics in forage legumes
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Forage legumes play a crucial role in agriculture due to their symbiotic nitrogen fixation (SNF) ability by forming a symbiotic relationship with soil rhizobia, providing high-quality forage to livestock and improving soil health. The changing global climate is predicted to increase the frequency...
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Identifying superior photosynthetic efficiency traits in canola (Brassica napus L.) germplasm
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Canada is the world’s largest producer of canola (Brassica napus), contributing 54% of global production in 2021. However, Canada’s canola yield is not growing at the required pace to reach the targets and compete with other canola producers. To address this issue, multifaceted approaches must be...
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Factors Influencing Verticillium Stripe in Canola: Blackleg Interaction, Host Resistance, and pH
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Verticillium stripe, caused by Verticillium longisporum, is emerging as an important disease of canola (Brassica napus) in Canada. This thesis aimed to enhance understanding of potential interactions between Verticillium stripe and blackleg (Leptosphaeria maculans), assess the influence of pH on...
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Effect of modulation of auxin response on clubroot development caused by Plasmodiophora brassicae in Arabidopsis
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Clubroot disease caused by the obligate biotrophic protist Plasmodiophora brassicae, is a serious soilborne disease in Brassicaceae species including cruciferous crops such as canola and the genetic model species Arabidopsis. This disease, identified by the formation of sizable root galls, is...
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Biomass partitioning in canola (Brassica napus) and the characterization of leaf anatomical structures
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Canola is the predominant crop grown on the Canadian Prairies, contributing about $26.7 billion to the economic activities per year in Canada. In 2023, Canada produced approximately 18.3 million tonnes of canola; however, the Canola Council of Canada set a goal of producing 26 million tonnes by...
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Fall 2024
Industrial hemp is a versatile crop producing nutrient-rich hempseed and a large quantity of biomass. Bast fibre and hurd are excellent materials derived from hemp straw, while bioactive ingredients are extracted from flower heads and leaves. The environmental impacts associated with hemp...
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Fall 2024
Much of the cattle production cycle in western Canada occurs while grazing on open-range pasture, in which cattle exhibit complex behavior. Among these behaviors is how cattle spend their time grazing, walking, and resting. While these metrics may help explain behavioral responses and associated...