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Where are they today? A follow-up of agricultural education graduates at the University of Missouri 1999-2003 [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2004)
The purpose of this study was to determine the employment and occupational status of agricultural education graduates. The study further sought to assess graduates' level of job satisfaction, factors leading to their changes in employment...
A study of the quality and value improvements of Show-Me-Select heifers [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2004)
Missouri's largest source of agriculture revenue, the forage-based beef cattle industry, could become a bigger player in the state's total agriculture revenue and on-farm income with some industry modifications. As a result, the Department of Animal...
MU Extension - Developing Rural Missouri's Energy Independence & Economic Viability [abstract]
(University of Missouri Extension, 2009)
The central objective of the MU Extension Agriculture and Natural Resource Program is to improve quality of life, enhance the economic viability, and protect the environment for all Missourians through research-based education and applied research...
Agriculture to energy: identifying sustainable energy solutions for developing nations [abstract]
(2009)
energy demands. Unique energy solutions are needed to complement each developing nation's specific agricultural and environmental conditions. Two algorithms for identifying sustainable energy sources from local agriculture were created and customized...
Renewable Energy Revenues, Carbon Credits, and Subsidies in Agricultural Waste Treatment Economic Decisions [abstract]
(2009)
All environmental waste has societal cost, and mitigation is difficult to transfer into benefits that economically justify action. Current subsidies and carbon credit financing have grown to developed within our society ...
University of Missouri Extension Energy Programming [abstract]
(University of Missouri Extension, 2009)
the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, College of Engineering, College of Human Environmental Sciences & MU Extension. Energy education has been will be incorporated into MU Extension's five major area - agriculture and natural resources...
Cold filtration of biodiesel fuel [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2004)
This project is to test biodiesel fuel in a real world type situation. The project includes cooling the diesel fuel and determining the amount of flow restriction the filter provides at low temperatures. Different types ...
Bioenergy Research and Education at MU Research Centers [abstract]
(University of Missouri Extension, 2009)
The MU College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (CAFNR) research centers have began research studies and educational demonstrations to showcase their vast differences in topography and agricultural diversity. In central and northern...
Lubricity testing with biodiesel blends [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2004)
The number 1 diesel fuel needed for testing that met a certain viscosity and sulfur content was secured. The fuel was then mixed with biodiesel on two, three, four, five, and six percent blends. The fuel was tested using ...
What we can freeze from the body and why : a historical, physical, and mathematical introduction [abstract]
(The Body Project, 2008)
, some tissues, and in some instances organs. Few scientific fields encompass as many diverse disciplines as cryobiology, where chemistry, physics, plant and animal biology, economics, agriculture, oncology, ethics, and management all play pivotal roles...
The economic feasibility of producing biodiesel from soybean oil in Missouri [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
Missouri soybean farmers have recently taken an interest in producing biodiesel from their
commodity product. Two successful corn ethanol plants in Missouri have enticed soybean
producers to find a value added product ...
The effect of oxy-fuel combustion with simulated flue gas recycle on NOx formation and flame stability in a 20 kW coal and coal/biomass combustor [abstract]
(2009)
technology for existing coal-fired power plants is needed in order to meet these standards and reduce CO2 emissions while limiting the costs to be passed on to electricity consumers. It is anticipated that bioenergy resources in the form of agricultural waste...
Bridges as roosting habitat for bats in southeastern Missouri [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research., 2004)
Studies have correlated bridge characteristics with use as day roosts by several species of bats in North America. Structural type and composition, size, thermal variability, availability of water and surrounding land use ...
Perceptions of technology uses in hospitality [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2004)
The hospitality industry, as well as many service industries, is becoming more dependent on technology for operating efficiency. This reality presents a dilemma to hospitality operators to keep their operations and employees ...
50 Gallons per Mile? What is the Water Footprint of Biofuels? [abstract]
(2009)
, because (1) large quantities of water are needed to grow many current fuel crops, and (2) water pollution is exacerbated by agricultural drainage containing fertilizers, pesticides and sediment. Current policies and related subsidies and mandates have...
Molecular mechanisms of effector-triggered immunity in plants [abstract]
(2009)
-derived molecules. This innate immune system is a very valuable trait: when harnessed for agriculture, the innate ability of plants to resist pathogens lessens the need for energetically and environmentally costly pesticides. However, these strong inducible defenses...
Increase Production of Plant Oils [abstract]
(2009)
, which, unlike soybean or other major oil crops, is suited to marginal soils and/or soil- and resource-conserving agricultural practices....
RPS6 gene is involved in the hopPsyA-dependent disease signaling pathway [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2004)
Plants are exposed to a wide variety of pathogens including viruses, bacteria, fungi, nematodes and
protozoa. In response plants have developed a plethora of strategies aimed at blocking infection by
potential pathogens. ...
Renewable Energy Solutions for MU [abstract]
(2009)
? *Biomass fuel is a fully renewable energy available today. It's very cost effective and can reliably supply MU 24/7energy.* Biomass is abundant and plentiful in Missouri's forestry and agriculture industries. Biomass includes various wood waste sources...
Characterizing the nutrient content of native Missouri grasses for grazing cattle [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
Sustainable livestock systems are being developed that support wildlife populations in conjunction with profitable agricultural systems. Grazing systems are incorporating native plant species to provide an appropriate habitat for wild birds as well...