Browsing by Author "Hickman, Karen"
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Community Composition and Resource Partitioning of Ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in Western Oklahoma Grassland Ecosysytems: A Critical Forage Taxon of the Northern Bobwhite (Colinus Virginianus)
Giguere, Allison Erin (Oklahoma State University, 2014-12-01)Complementary sampling techniques were used to quantify the interspecific communities of ants in the Oklahoma panhandle. Six transects were established in the Beaver River Wildlife Management Area (BRWMA), that spanned ... -
Ecological and evolutionary insights into Asclepias: From soil symbionts to disturbances
Duell, Eric Benjamin (2021-12)Milkweeds (Asclepias) are a diverse genus of plants in the family Apocynaceae, with an estimated 130 species found in North America. Milkweed research has increased dramatically over the past two decades, due in part to ... -
Effect of an Invasive Plant Species on the Reproductive Success of a Native Congener
Shen, Ky (2017-07-01)Invasive plants may affect the reproductive success of native species in shared habitats via competition for abiotic resources and by altering pollinator behavior. This 2-year study investigates the effect of the presence ... -
Effect of two reflective strategies on the development of multicultural competencies among students in an online multicultural course
Cline, Lauren Lewis (2020-05)Changing agricultural workforce demographics have heightened the importance of multicultural competencies needed to be successful in the industry and a multicultural society. The purpose of this study is to determine the ... -
Effects of forage allowance and supplementation on performance of steers grazing winter wheat pasture
McNeill, Kynzie Rae (2020-07)A study was conducted over two fall/winter wheat grazing seasons (2018 - 2020) to estimate the combined effect of forage allowance and a fiber-based energy supplement in stocker cattle grazing wheat. Eight pastures (2.7 ... -
Effects of mowing on tallgrass prairie communities
Thompson, Steven Dean (2005-05) -
Grassland invasion by non-native grass species: Ecological issues of multiple species at multiple trophic levels
Greer, Mitchell John (2013-12) -
Investigating geochemical factors associated with carbon storage in soils of Oklahoma
Paniel, Makenna Jean (2022-07)In the realm of both soil science and environmental science, controls on soil carbon sequestration are of interest to both scientists and citizens. Increasing soil carbon sequestration garners significant attention for its ... -
Legislative policies and processes for noxious weeds in Oklahoma
Godsey, Taylor (2019-12-10)Invasive species have two primary factors in common with one another; these organisms are non-native and their spread was caused by human interference. Invasive species have existed as long as humans have been able to ... -
Military canines: Contrast and comparison across countries
Madison, Breiya (5/5/2023)Canines are utilized in the military across many countries including the United States, Australia, and Britain. However, the specific purpose, breed, and training of military canines differ slightly across these countries. ... -
Perspectives of grazing lands agriculture producers toward the concept of regenerative agriculture: A q methodology study
Jones, Travis (2022-07)The concept of regenerative agriculture has become a popular idea amongst advocates for conservation and many farmers and ranchers wishing to manage their resources in a more holistic manner. This study examines perspectives ... -
Perspectives on the presence of coyotes in Oklahoma: A Q methodology study
Whitmire, Lauren (2022-05)Increased urbanization across the United States has led to a growing interface between natural areas and human habitat (Radeloff et al., 2005; Theobald & Romme, 2007). With this growing interface comes more wildlife species ... -
Problem horticultural plants
Elmore, Dwayne; Hickman, Karen; Holmes, Kimberly (Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, 2015-06) -
Regulation of anti-herbivore defenses: Plant response to mycorrhizal colonization and simulated aboveground herbivory
Paniel, Makenna (2020-04-30)One key symbiosis in the prairie is the mutualism between plants and soil microorganisms, namely arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi. In addition to assisting the plant through enhanced nutrient uptake, AM fungi can also aid ... -
Sex steroid hormones, architects of behavior and development: A look at the effects of sex steroid hormones in a lizard model
Equinox, Brooke Mechelle (2022-05)The mechanisms of sex determination and differentiation in reptilian groups are diverse and largely not well understood. With this study, we hoped to identify to what extent these mechanisms may be overridden by hormonal ... -
Stocking rate determination on native rangeland
Bidwell, Terry; Elmore, Dwayne; Hickman, Karen (Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, 2013-10) -
Understanding the interaction between nontuberculous mycobacteria and the host in cystic fibrosis
Stinson, Lydia; Vermeire, Charlie; Tan, Xuejuan (Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are environmental bacteria and can be found in soil, water, and dusts. However, they can cause lung diseases in certain populations with pre-existing lung conditions such as cystic fibrosis ... -
Zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) population dynamics at Sooner Lake, OK
Biles, Caleb (2020-07)Zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) are native to Europe and were first reported in North America in the late 1980s at Lake St. Clair in Michigan. They negatively impact ecosystems, recreation, and facilities that use ...