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A Jewel In The Great Basin: Fisheries And Resource Investigations Of Summit Lake
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The fishery at Summit Lake is well known for supporting Lahontan cutthroat trout. A team of scientists from the University of Nevada, Reno are attempting to understand the fishery and food web energetics of Summit Lake. This new information will assist managers in planning future monitoring and management activities at the lake.
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Sudeep Chandra,
Department of
Natural Resources and Environmental Science
Start Date:
1-05-2011
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Adapted Indian Ricegrass for the Great Basin
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Cultivated varieties of Indian Ricegrass currently used in restoration do not originate from the Great Basin and may not be the best adapted to all areas. The objective of this research is to collect, evaluate, and develop seed transfer zones specificly for the Great Basin.
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Elizabeth Leger,
Department of
Natural Resources and Environmental Science
Start Date:
5-08-2010
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Arid Lands Crops for Biofuels, Edible Oils and Biomaterials
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Nevada's arid lands can potentially contribute to biofuels production, particularly for crops that have relatively low water requirements, and are adapted to Nevada's Great Basin growing conditions. This project will examine some of the most promising candidate crops.
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Glenn Miller,
Department of
Natural Resources and Environmental Science
Start Date:
7-01-2007
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Biosecurity Decisions By Nevada Cattle Ranchers On Public Lands
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On public lands, cattle disease such as trichomoniasis has become an important issue among Nevada cattle ranchers. This project will survey ranchers to learn what is currently being done along with determining the impact of different approaches to treating trichomoniasis.
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Thomas Harris,
Department of
Center for Resource Economics
Start Date:
6-01-2010
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Breakfast At School: The Effect Of Price, Location, And Timing On Economic Costs And Nutritional Outcomes
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In this study the focus is on the separate impact of price, location, and timing of school breakfast on participation and nutritional intake in elementary schools in Nevada.
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Karen Spears,
Department of
Agriculture, Nutrition and Veterinary Sciences
Start Date:
5-01-2010
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Camelina: A Novel Biofuel Crop For Nevada
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The long-term goals of the proposed research are to develop Camelina (Camelina sativa, aka falseflax, linseed dodder, or gold-of-pleasure) as a new biofuel and feed crop for Nevada and develop research tools to enhance the tolerance of this species to environmental stress conditions such as drought.
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John Cushman,
Department of
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Start Date:
5-01-2010
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Characterizing Mountain Lion Distribution, Abundance, And Prey Selection In Nevada
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With this project we hope to clarify many of the questions and possible misconceptions surrounding mountain lions and their prey in Nevada. In addition, the importance of mountain lions and interactions with the prey, especially wild horses, are important components of rangeland and mountain ecosystems.
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Kelley Stewart,
Department of
Natural Resources and Environmental Science
Start Date:
5-01-2010
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Determining the Biological Health of Walker Lake, Nevada
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This project will identify ecological differences between characteristics of a healthy and unhealthy river and lake ecosystems, and develop a decision tool to assess the efficacy of different water acquisitions to improve the health of Walker Lake and Walker River.
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Sudeep Chandra,
Department of
Natural Resources and Environmental Science
Start Date:
1-02-2007
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Developing New Ideas To Deal With Bark Beetle Infestations
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The mountain pine beetle spend the majority of their life cycle beneath the bark of their host trees, making it difficult to control them by conventional methods. This project focuses on two chemical pheromones, by exploiting these unique compounds as potential targets.
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Claus Tittiger,
Department of
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Start Date:
7-01-2008
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Effectiveness of U.S. Highway 93 Wildlife Overpass for Mule Deer and Other Wildlife in Nevada
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This research will evaluate the effectiveness of a wildlife overpass along the US Hwy 93 in Elko County, Nevada. As well as, provide suggestions that will improve upon current overpass design.
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Kelley Stewart,
Department of
Natural Resources and Environmental Science
Start Date:
5-26-2010
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