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Assessment of the microbiome associated with endangered orchids
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
The Orchidaceae (orchid family) is perhaps the most speciose group of flowering plants with approximately 25,000 described species and many thousands of hybrids. While certain mycorrhizal fungi are required for orchids to germinate...
Assessing the effects of anticoagulant rodenticides on non-target fish species
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
voiced by the public. To determine AR effects on coral reef fish found in Hawaii, U.S. Geological Survey was asked to address their sensitivity as a prerequisite of another DPN aerial broadcast over Lehua Island. In December 2016, we presented our...
The evolution of complex calls In meadow Katydids
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
Meadow Katydids (genera Orchelimum and Conocephalus) are a specious group often are found in habitats with several species within the group living in sympatry. They produce complex calls with two distinct phrases, "buzzing" ...
The effects of metal contamination on larval white sturgeon in the upper Columbia River
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
Sturgeon populations are imperiled worldwide. Declines are attributed to many factors including habitat degradation and alteration, overexploitation, and contamination. In North America, white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus) ...