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Characterization of diverse soybean genotypes for phosphorus uptake and use efficiency
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
Soybean (Glycine max L. Merrill) is one of the most important legume crops grown worldwide. However, without phosphorus (P) fertilization, soybean yields often are limited by phosphorus availability. Phosphorus is an ...
Interactions between dioecious plants and insect herbivore chewing vibrations and life history and laboratory rearing of the red admiral, Vanessa atalanta
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
[EMBARGOED UNTIL 5/1/2024] Chapter 1: Life History and Laboratory Rearing of the Red Admiral, Vanessa atalanta The red admiral butterfly, Vanessa atalanta (Linneaus, 1758) (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) is a globally distributed ...
Maize nodal roots maintain elongation in dry soil by avoiding growth zone dehydration
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
[EMBARGOED UNTIL 5/1/2024] Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the most produced cereal crops worldwide and is increasingly susceptible to yield limitations resulting from drought stress. The growth of roots is essential to plant ...
Effects of stress, genetics, and environment on microbiome composition in western corn rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera virgifera Leconte)
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
are slow to reach the market. Insect microbiomes have been shown to enhance host nutrition, disrupt plant defenses, and protect against diseases, but are also capable of inducing mortality in certain situations. Thus, understanding WCR microbial communities...