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A characterization of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) for biomass utilization
(1984)
Increased utilization of novel biomass sources for energy conversion schemes has become a significant portion of energy related research and sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) is often considered a viable potential ...
Time-of-flight mass spectrometry with KeV and MeV projectiles using coincidence counting
(1991)
The goal of this study was to explore sample-projectile interactions by examining secondary ion (SI) yields in an event-by-event impact and detection mode. Cluster secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) was evaluated in ...
An analysis of community power structure and socioeconomic characteristics of leaders in Owerri, Nigeria
(1993)
Although the study of community power structure or community decision-making has been relatively intense in the United States since the early 1950s, the study in Nigerian communities is scanty, if there are any at all. The ...
The market effects of auditor resignations
(1993)
This study investigates the information content of the announcement of an auditor resignation. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires that the Form 8-K which reports a change in auditors also indicate if the ...
Interception of precipitation by mesquite dominated rangelands in the rolling plains of Texas
(1992)
Interception of precipitation by mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa Torr.) canopy was analyzed using the rainfall, throughfall and stemflow data collected at the Wagon Creek Spade Ranch from August 1986 to March 1990. This ranch ...
Toward an understanding of literacy as communicative competence : patterns of literate language learning and use
(1991)
In order to develop sound models or theories of literacy, or written language learning and use, there must be adequate descriptions of how written language is learned and used. Such descriptions call for an approach that ...
An empirical investigation of the accounting differences for goodwill in the United States and United Kingdom
(1991)
This study analyzes the financial characteristics of United States acquisition targets acquired by United States and United Kingdom firms. It seeks to determine whether United Kingdom firms are taking advantage of accounting ...
Methomyl-induced phytotoxicity in cotton (G̲o̲s̲s̲y̲p̲i̲u̲m̲ h̲i̲r̲s̲u̲t̲u̲m̲ L.)
(1992)
Understanding the causes of insecticide-induced stress to crop plants could help to increase yields. This study examined phytotoxicity of methomyl (S-methyl-N- [(methylcarbamoyl)oxy]-thioacetimidate) on cotton (Gossvpium ...
Soil classification and phosphorus relationships as influenced by soil iron and manganese in soils of the Mbo Plain in Cameroon
(1991)
Decreasing yield of crops grown in soils of the Mbo Plain has been attributed to deficiencies of soil P. The objectives of this study were to classify these soils using the United States Soil Taxonomy System and to determine ...
Influence of potassium on drought resistance, root physiology, and root longevity of Hibiscus rosa sinensis L. cv. Leprecaun
(1994)
The effect of potassium (K) and drought stress on leaf elemental concentration, water relations, gas exchange, instantaneous water-use efficiency [(WUEj), the ratio of photosynthesis to transpiration], long-term water-use ...