Browsing OSU Theses by Author "Kakani, Gopal"
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Effects of Elevated Carbon Dioxide on Ornamentals and Leafy Greens Grown in a Greenhouse
Poudel, Megha R. (2018-05-01)Carbon dioxide, being a major input for photosynthesis, plays an important role in plant production and propagation. To understand how elevated CO2 affects horticultural crops under greenhouse production, three studies ... -
Growth and Development of Setaria viridis (Poaceae) Under Normal and Shaded Light Regimes
Li, Qing (2019-05-01)Plants rely on photosynthesis to gain energy for growth, yet most plants are found with other plants, and therefore need to deal with varying degrees of shading. Shading by plants affects both the spectrum (especially red ... -
Influence of switchgrass management on soil microbial biomass and fatty acid methyl ester content in soil
Pebeck, Kaylee (2020-07)Switchgrass is a fairly new source of commercial biofuel feedstock. Its production can potentially preserve soil health and microbial functions in ecosystems. There is an increasing demand for large scale biomass production, ... -
Winter Biomass Yield, Year-Round Elemental Concentrations of 'Kanlow' Switchgrass, and Associated Soil Nutrients in a Zero Input Environment
Makaju, Shiva (Oklahoma State University, 2010-05-01)Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) is a warm-season perennial species native to North America. It was selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as the model herbaceous species for the development as a cellulosic ...