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Anthropogenic effects on soil physical, chemical, and biological properties in the Missouri Ozarks
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
The maintenance of healthy forest ecosystems is critical to ensuring the sustainability of forest harvest activities. Forest soil health is a critical component of the knowledge required to manage a forest ecosystem; ...
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 ...
Severe winter storms in Missouri from 1960-2010
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)
Severe winter storms have cost the state of Missouri significant economic loss from property damage, crop destruction, and loss of livestock. Even worse than the economic loss from these storms are the injuries and deaths ...
The long-term impacts of forest removal on floodplain subsurface hydrology
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)
A study was implemented in fall 2010, in the Hinkson Creek Watershed, Missouri, USA to improve quantitative understanding of the long-term impact of forest removal on floodplain hydrology. Automated volumetric water content ...
Further investigation of synoptic and mesoscale features in previous central United States winter storms compared to southeast, middle Atlantic and northeast events
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This further study considers parameters relevant to most intense precipitation during another nine selected central United States events and compares ...
An analysis of interannual and interdecadal variability to increase flood response preparedness of the Missouri National Guard
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] River flooding and flash flooding are common occurrences in Missouri and are of special importance in forecasting. As part of the Missouri National ...
The relationship between Mid-west precipitation rates, teleconnections and blocking in the Eastern and Central Pacific
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
An integral aspect of accurate precipitation outlooks are timely forecasts of teleconnective phase transitions (i.e., the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO)). Through executing ...
Thermodynamic, kinematic, and radar parameters of isolated tornadoes with and without NWS warning
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
Tornadoes are a rapidly forming weather phenomenon that forecasters may have difficulty anticipating. A tornado warning is issued when atmospheric conditions are imminent for formation or a tornado has already formed and ...
Soil physical and hydraulic properties affected by topsoil thickness in switchgrass and row crop management systems /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Degraded claypan landscapes can be seen as a potential resource for bioenergy production. Therefore, an important decision needs to be made to determine ...
Effects of prescribed fire on forest soil properties in the Ozark Highlands
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Prescribed fire is commonly applied to meet a variety of forest management objectives, including the restoration and maintenance of Oak (Quercus spp.) woodlands. In the Ozark Highlands, private landowners, conservation ...
Long-term soil and crop management effects on soil physical properties related to soil erodibility
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Long-term soil and cropping systems affect soil physical properties thereby effecting soil erosion and erodibility. Understanding the effects of crop ...
Soil hydraulic properties as influenced by prairie restoration
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)
Prairies are complex living systems which play a vital role both biologically and ecologically in the environment and support a large amount of wildlife. Prairie restoration is an ecologically friendly way to restore prairie ...
Assessing the role of probiotics for the enhancement of soil quality under cover crops
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)
Use of agro-chemicals over the past few decades has increased land productivity, however, frequent use of agro-chemicals may result in some negative impacts on the environment and soil microbial biodiversity. Use of ...
Water infiltration and soil water content in claypan soils influenced by agroforestry and grass buffers compared to row crop management
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The effects of agroforestry and grass-legume buffers on in situ water infiltration relative to row crop management (RC) were assessed for a claypan ...
Management of nitrogen and nitrification inhibitors for corn and wheat production on claypan soils
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
Use of nitrification inhibitors (NI) in agricultural production systems is considered a risk management strategy for both agricultural and environmental considerations. It can be utilized when risk of reduced nitrogen (N) ...
Urea fertilizer placement effects on soil greenhouse gas emissions and corn growth
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Agricultural soils are responsible for a majority of human caused greenhouse gas (GHG) production, such as N₂O and carbon dioxide (CO₂). Nitrous oxide ...
Measuring and modeling rainfall with terrestrial sensors and radar : implications for rainfall heterogeneity and discharge
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
Quantitative precipitation estimates are fundamental for hydrometeorological analyses. Radars provide a superior spatiotemporal advantage over terrestrial-based precipitation gauges to provide such measures of rainfall. ...
Impacts of soil management practices on soil fertility in potato-based cropping systems in the Bolivian Andean highlands
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
Due to changes in climate and socioeconomic developments, current soil management practices in the Bolivian Andean Highlands may be increasing soil degradation thereby threatening food security. A study was established in ...
Polyacrylamide amendment for erosion and runoff control on soils of differing characteristics
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
The use of anionic polyacrylamide (PAM) as a soil amendment is an emerging conservation practice. However, guidelines have not been developed with considerations of soil properties and topographic characteristics. The ...
Impacts of municipal wastewater effluent on seed banks, chemistry, and microorganisms of soils excavated from wetland impoundments designated for wildlife
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
To evaluate the effects of municipal wastewater effluent (WWE) and Missouri River water (MOR) as irrigation sources on soil chemistry, seed banks, and microorganisms, a field study was conducted in conjunction with a set ...