Storrs Agricultural Experiment Station

RESEARCH PROGRAM 2011-2012 – ACTIVE PROJECTS

Altobello, M., Agricultural & Resource Economics
Evaluation of Land Use Policies and Practices For Enhancing Agricultural Sustainability in Connecticut
Hatch Project, 10/1/09 – 9/30/12

Andrew, S., Animal Science
Mastitis Resistance to Enhance Dairy Food Safety             
Hatch Multistate Project, NE-1028, 10/1/07 – 9/30/12

Anyah, R., Natural Resources & the Environment
Climate extremes, climate change and agriculture in The Northeast United States
Hatch Project, 10/1/11 – 9/30/16

Auer, C., Plant Science & Landscape Architecture
Characterizing gene flow between cultivated and Feral Agrostis plant populations to support Ecological risk assessment
Hatch Project, 10/1/09 – 9/30/12

Berkowitz, G., Plant Science & Landscape Architecture
Involvement of the receptor protein AtPepR1, cyclic nucleotides, and calcium channels in plant immune responses to pathogens
Hatch Project, 10/1/09 – 9/30/12

Berning, J., Agricultural & Resource Economics
The Effect of Grocery Store Coupons on the Healthfulness of Household Purchases
Hatch Project, 10/1/11 - 9/30/16        

Brand, M., Plant Science & Landscape Architecture
Conservation, Management, Enhancement and Utilization of Plant Genetic Resources
Hatch Multistate Project, NC-7, 10/1/07 – 9/30/12

Bravo-Ureta, B., Agricultural & Resource Economics
Management Systems to Improve the Economic and Environmental Sustainability of Dairy Enterprises
Hatch Multistate Project, NC-1119, 10/1/09 – 9/30/13

Bolling, B.,   Nutritional Sciences
Efficacy of Chokeberry Polyphenols to Reduce Oxidative Stress and atherosclerosis in the ApoE knockout Mouse    
Hatch Project, 10/1/11 - 9/30/16                                            

Bruno, R., Nutritional Sciences
Hepatoprotective Activities of Green Tea on Obesity-Triggered Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Hatch Project, 10/1/09 – 9/30/12

Bruno, R., Koo, S., Nutritional Sciences
Nutrient Bioavailability – Phytonutrients and Beyond 
Hatch Multistate Project, W2002, 10/1/08 – 9/30/13

Bushmich, S.,
Brucellosis Testing   
State Project, 7/1/1941 – 1/1/12                                                                     
                                   
Bushmich, S.,
Mastitis Testing                                                                                
State Project, 7/1/1941 - 1/1/12

Bushmich, S.,
Survey of Animal Diseases in CT                 
State Project, 7/1/1942 - 1/1/12

Bushmich, S.,
Avian Disease Control          
State Project, 8/1/1964 - 6/30/12

Chun, O., Nutritional Sciences
Validation of the total antioxidant Capacity database of the U.S. population
Hatch Project, 10/1/09 - 09/30/12

Civco, D., Hurd, J., Natural Resources & the Environment
Object-oriented land cover classification of Multitemporal, multisource remote sensing date
Hatch Project, 10/1/11 – 9/30/14   

Clausen, J., Natural Resources & the Environment
Bacteria Source Tracking of Pigeon and Cattle Strains of Escherichia coli in a Constructed Stormwater Treatment Wetland   
Hatch Project, 10/1/09 – 9/30/12

Clausen, J., Natural Resources & the Environment
Physiological Responses of Phragmites Australis to the Timing of Plastic Covering Treatments
Hatch Project, 10/1/10 - 9/30/13

Darre, M., Animal Science
Optimization of Poultry Welfare and Production Systems for the 21st Century
Hatch Multistate Project, NE-1042, 10/1/09 – 9/30/14

Duffy, V., Faghri, P., Allied Health Sciences,  Fernandez, M., Nutritional Sciences
Variation in Oral Sensation and Dietary Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Obesity
Hatch Project, 10/1/10 – 9/30/13

Elliott, G., Plant Science & Landscape Architecture
Organic Fertilization for Greenhouse Crops          
Hatch Project, 10/1/11 – 9/30/16                    

Fernandez, M., Nutritional Sciences
Protective effects of lutein on inflammation and atherosclerosis
Hatch Project, 10/1/09 – 9/30/12

Freake, H., Nutritional Sciences
Cellular Zinc Transport
Hatch Project, 10/1/10 - 9/30/13

Fridell, Y., Allied Health Sciences
UCP Model for Insulin Signaling and Energy Homeostasis
Hatch Project, 10/1/11 – 9/30/16

Geary, S., Pathobiology & Veterinary Sciences
in-vitro vs in-vivo Transcriptomis Profiling And Characterization of Mycoplasma gallisepticum
Animal Project, 10/1/11 – 9/30/16                  

Govoni, K., Animal Science
Novel methods to improve bone formation and bone Quality in livestock:  Transcription Factor Regulation of osteoblast function
Hatch Project, 10/1/09 – 9/30/12

Guillard, K., Plant Science & Landscape Architecture
Soil Carbon Cycling in Cool-Season Turf Lawns in Relation to Management PracticeHatch Project, 10/1/11 – 9/30/16

Huang, R., Agricultural & Resource Economics
Advertising, Food Choices and Obesity among Hispanic Children
Hatch Project, 10/1/09 – 09/30/12

Inguagiato, J., Plant Science & Landscape Architecture
Management of Annual Bluegrass on Golf Courses: Improved Practices for Maintenance, Pest Control, and Viable Techniques for Transition to More Desirable Grasses.
Hatch Multistate Project, NE1046, 10/1/2011 – 9/30/2016

Kerstetter, J., Allied Health Sciences
Exploring the Mechanisms of Dietary Protein-induced Increases in Intestinal Iron Absorption
Hatch Project, 10/1/10 – 9/30/13

Khan, M., Pathobiology & Veterinary Sciences
Control of Emerging and Re-emerging Poultry Respiratory Diseases in the United States
Hatch Multistate Project, NC1180, 10/1/09 – 09/30/14

Kuzovkina-Eischen, Y., Plant Science & Landscape Architecture
Influence of Soil Chemical and Physical Characteristics on Growth of Short-rotation Woody Crops
Hatch Project, 10/1/11 - 10/01/16  

Lee, J., Nutritional Sciences
Transcriptional Regulation of Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 by Dietary Fatty Acids in Macrophages
Hatch Project, 10/1/11 – 9/30/16

Legrand, A., Plant Science & Landscape Architecture
Biological Control of Arthropod Pests and Weeds               
Hatch Multistate Project, NE-1032, 06/16/10 - 9/30/13    

Li, Y., Plant Science & Landscape Architecture
Eliminating Adventitious Shoot Formation from Roots of Transgenic Plants
Hatch Project, 10/1/11 – 9/30/16

Li, Y., Plant Science & Landscape Architecture
Wood Utilization Research: Biofuels, Bioproducts, Hybrid Biomaterials Composites Production, and Traditional Forest Products
Hatch Multistate Project, NE-1037, 10/1/11 - 9/30/14 

Lopez, R., Agricultural & Resource Economics
Beverage Choices of U.S. Households: Determinants and Obesity Consequences
Hatch Project, 10/1/09 – 9/30/12

Mancini, R., Animal Science
Enhancing the Competitiveness and Value of U.S. Beef
Hatch Multistate Project, W-2177, 10/1/07 – 9/30/12

McAvoy, R.,  Plant Science & Landscape Architecture
Commercial Greenhouse Production: Component and System Development
Hatch Multistate Project, NE-1035, 8/12/10 – 9/30/13

Meyer, T., Volin, J., Worthely, T., Natural Resources & the Environment
Assessing Invasion Potential Under Differential Canopy Leaf Phenologies in Southern New England Temperate Forest Ecosystems 
McIntire-Stennis Project, 10/1/10 – 9/30/13

Milvae, R., Animal Science
Ovarian Influences on Embryonic Survival in Ruminants
Hatch Multistate Project, NE-1027, 10/1/07 – 9/30/12
           
Pomeroy, R., Agricultural & Resource Economics
Marketing, Trade, and Management of Aquaculture and Fishery Resources         
Hatch Multistate Project, W-2004,  10/1/09 – 9/30/14

Risatti, G., Garmendia, A., Pathobiology & Veterinary Sciences
Detection and Control of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome
Virus and Emerging Viral Diseases of Swine
Hatch Multistate Project, NC229, 10/1/09 – 9/30/14

Rodriguez, N., Nutritional Sciences
Regulation of Skeletal Muscle Proteolysis: Ongoing Investigations of the Ubiquitin Ligase Pathway
Hatch Project, 10/1/09 – 9/30/12

Rudnicki, M., Natural Resources & the Environment
Assessment of Urban Tree and Forest Canopy Biomechanics
McIntire-Stennis Project, 10/1/10 – 9/30/12
           
Schulthess, C., Plant Science & Landscape Architecture
Ion Exchange Processes in Nanopores, Clay Interlayers and Sodic Soils 
Hatch Project, 10/1/09 – 9/30/12

Shah, F.,  Agricultural & Resource Economics
Benefits and Costs of Natural Resources Policies Affecting Public and Private Lands)
Hatch Multistate Project W-2133, 10/1/08 – 9/30/12

Silbart, L., Allied Health Sciences
The Role of Membrane Associated Lipoproteins and Hydrogen Peroxide in the pathogenesis of Mycoplasma Gallisepticum in Chickens  
Hatch Project, 10/1/10 – 9/30/13

Smyth, J., Pathobiology & Veterinary Sciences
Development and Testing of Simple (Crude)Vaccines Against Necrotic Enteritis of Chickens
Hatch Project, 10/1/10 – 9/30/12

Swallow, S., Agricultural & Resource Economics
Markets for and Values of Ecosystem Services: Experiments and Evaluations of Opportunities for New Farm and Rural Revenues in a Green Economy
Hatch Project, 10/1/11 – 9/30/16

Tian, X., Animal Science
Germ Cell and Embryo Development and Manipulation for the Improvement of Livestock
Hatch Multistate Project, W-1171, W-2171, 10/1/09 – 9/30/14
           
Venkitararayanan, K., Animal Science
Characterize the role of rpoS gene on the Survival of C. sakazakii in adverse environmental stress conditions
Hatch Project, 10/1/09 – 9/30/12

Veradi, P.,
Design of Live Attenuated Vaccinia Virus Vaccine Vectors for the Development of Polyvalent Vaccines
Hatch Project, 10/1/10 – 9/30/13

Vokoun, J., Natural Resources & the Environment
Movement, Habitat Use and Detection Probability of Bridle Shine Estimated by Patch Occupancy Modeling in A Connecticut Watershed
Hatch Project, 10/1/11 – 9/30/13        

Volin, J., Civco, D., Worthley, T., Natural Resources & the Environment
Forest Susceptibility to non-native Woody Plant Invasion Under Different
Forest Management Practices                      
Hatch Project, 10/1/11 – 9/30/16

Yang, X., Natural Resources & the Environment
Potential of Forest Residue to Offset Coal Use In Co-fired Coal Power Plants in the Northeastern United States
Hatch Project, 10/1/10 – 9/30/13

Zinn, S., Animal Science
Reproductive Performance in Domestic Ruminants
Hatch Multistate, W1033, 10/1/11 – 9/30/16