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Soil quality as affected by agroforestry and grass buffers in grazed pasture and row crop systems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
Establishment of agroforestry and grass buffers within agroecosystems is believed to improve soil quality. Soil enzyme activities and water stable aggregates have been identified as sensitive soil quality indicators to ...
Effects of selected surfactants on nutrient uptake and soil microbial community
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
Surfactants with solvent and wetting abilities are used in the formulation of herbicides to enhance spraying capabilities. These chemicals eventually enter into the soil and may disrupt different chemical, physical and ...
Soil microbial contribution to greenhouse gas efflux from a secondary forest in central Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
Greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) vary with the interactions among physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of soil and microclimate. Soil microorganisms are involved in almost all soil processes, and are also ...
Cover crop practices in Missouri claypan soils and their influences on selected soil health indicators
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)
Growing world human populations and diversified global markets have increased demand for agricultural food products, as well as non-food agricultural industry products. To meet these expected future demands, increasing and ...
Effects of a consortia probiotic inoculant on soil microorganisms and impacts on autoinducers employed in quorum sensing
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
Disease control in plant agriculture is largely achieved through application of various antimicrobials. Manipulation of indigenous soil microbial communities received attention as it promises improved pathogen control and ...
Implications for soil health : assessing crop management systems and cover crops on mid-Ohio glaciated soils
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
Cropping systems management and the presence or absence of cover crops directly influence many physical, chemical, and biological soil properties. The research hypothesis was the use of cover crops and a no-till crop ...
Soil quality in organic cropping systems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
The objective of this research was to quantify soil quality indicator levels under contrasting organic practices and to provide scientific information that can lead to development of best management practices for organic ...