Browsing by Thesis Department "Natural Resources (MU)"
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Adsorption of fluorescent labeled E. coli in selected vegetative buffer systems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Environmental pathogen contamination in water resources is one of the major water quality concerns throughout the world. There is growing increase in concern and interest for controlling water-borne pathogens in water ... -
Effects of dormant season soil flooding and soil temperature on pin oak (Quercus palustris) seedlings
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Bottomland forests are the dominant forest cover along the Mississippi Alluvial Valley. Changes in land use and hydrologic regimes have reduced the area of bottomland forest, putting pressure on the remaining area to meet ... -
Effects of light availability and herbivory on planted white oak (Quercus alba) seedlings and acorns
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Despite remaining abundant in the overstory across the eastern US, white oak (Quercus alba) is failing to regenerate in many forests. Many interacting factors contribute to the continued failure of white oak regeneration, ... -
The effects of weather classification on regression-based downscaling of daily temperature extrema in the United States
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)The focus of this dissertation was on the role played by weather classification in regression-based downscaling of daily temperature extrema. Three closely related studies were conducted, each using a different criterion ... -
Estimating at-vessel mortality rates of shortfin mako sharks caught in the US pelagic longline fishery and examining environmental drivers of their depth use in the North Atlantic Ocean
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Shortfin mako sharks, Isurus oxyrinchus, have historically been a small part of recreational and commercial fisheries in the United States (U.S.). Recent stock assessments have identified declines in mako shark stocks that ... -
Manipulating forest structure and ground flora composition for the restoration of oak woodlands and the reconstruction of oak savannas in Central Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Managers across the central US are interested in restoring once abundant ecosystems such as savannas and woodlands. These restorations are inundated with challenges like creating the appropriate native plant structure and ... -
A mixed method approach to exploring landowner interest in woody plantings to integrate conservation and production on Missouri farms
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Agroforestry plantings can provide multiple benefits such as reduced soil erosion, decreased nutrient runoff, increased biodiversity, and greater farm income stability. This array of benefits makes them a promising ... -
Quantifying evaporation in the lower atmosphere using machine driven curve fitting to parameterize drop size distributions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)Evaporation of hydrometeors in the atmosphere is a process by which liquid water becomes water vapor. Consequences of this process can affect quantitative precipitation forecasts, convective downdrafts quantification, ... -
Turning up the heat: fire ecology and climate adaptive silviculture in longleaf pine forests
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Frequent fire is required to maintain the characteristic structure, function, and high biodiversity of longleaf pine woodlands. Longleaf pine regeneration is exposed to this frequent fire, yet persists as both patches and ... -
Uneven-aged management in the Missouri Ozarks: effects of site conditions, stand density, and prior populations on oak regeneration
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)While studies have shown the importance of site characteristics and overstory density on the success of white oak regeneration under uneven-aged management, few studies have analyzed the effects of these variables over ... -
Using a vertical integration of Doppler-derived divergence to assess thunderstorm updraft/downdraft characteristics
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Analyses of thunderstorm updraft and downdraft characteristics, such as magnitude and size, can reveal essential information pertaining to the strength of the thunderstorm itself. Such information can aid in assessing the ... -
The variability of the El Nino southern oscillation and Modoki mode and their impacts on New York state climate
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)The El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO) has long been an influential climate and weather driver for many regions. Many studies have examined the variability of the phases of ENSO, leading to discovery of a separate mode ...