Browsing by Thesis Department "Soils (MU)"
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The effect of liming an acid soil on the growth of certain legumes
(University of Missouri, 1914)The experimental work for this thesis was planned to secure information as to the effect of limestone applied to an acid soil (1) on the growth of legumes, (2) on the activities of tuberclue bacteria, and (3) on the amount ... -
The effect of soil texture, water supply, and nutrient supply upon the root development of maize
(University of Missouri, 1914)After summarizing previous experiments pertaining to soil texture, water supply, and nutrient supply on various plants, specifically grains, he details his own experiments on these effects on the root development of maize. ... -
Influence of characters of ear and kernel upon the germination of maize
(University of Missouri, 1912)A great amount of literature has been published upon the selection of types of seed corn which will produce the best yield of grain. It is the general opinion of most agriculturists that there are certain physical and ... -
A Study of the effect of liming an acid soil on the growth of certain legumes and non-legumes
(University of Missouri, 1914)A number of investigators have found that applications of lime to an acid soil have in many cases resulted in a depression of crop yields. This effect has been observed especially in connection with pot cultures where ... -
A study of the physical and chemical properties of the soil as influenced by cowpea culture
(University of Missouri, 1913)In the past twenty-five years much experimental work has been done with cowpeas, in relation to cultural methods, fertilization, and variety tests, but practically nothing has been written with regard to the direct effect ...