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Assessing the value of agricultural streams as amphibian refuges [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
Although many causes for worldwide amphibian population declines are under investigation, the destruction and alteration of aquatic habitats remains a primary threat. In agricultural landscapes, natural wetlands are often filled or drained and farm...
Student involvement in clubs and organizations related to undergraduate field of study [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
This study analyzed a common problem facing departments within the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources at the University of Missouri. Many departmental clubs struggle to build membership, while other student organizations...
Bovine oocyte permeability in 1, 2-propanediol
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2004)
Cryopreservation of oocytes is of great importance both in medical research and in the agricultural industry. Cryopreservation of oocytes allows for future breeding of selected genetic lines of animals. Effective cryopreservation of bovine oocytes...
Effects of temperature on biodiesel supplemented with pork and beef fat compared to standard fuels [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
Bio based blends were prepared with pork and beef fat, as well as ethanol on a volume per volume basis. These percentages were determined using previous research. Blends were then tested on temperature characteristics set ...
An opportunity for small scale soybean processing [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
Missouri is the 6th largest soybean producing state according the USDA, producing 194.18 million bushels in 2006. US soybean production in 2006 approached nearly 3 billion bushels. As the US soybean production increases, ...
Maize brace root formation and correlation with juvenile nodes and tassel structure [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Global warming causing changes in weather patterns is making drought a more frequent occurrence. Drought is a major limiting factor of maize production worldwide. To maintain high production levels, it is important to ...
South Korea protein demands [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
Over the last 10 years South Korea has had experienced a steady increase in population averaging an increase of approximately 1% a year. They have also been able to acheive economic growth with a GDP that is almost two and ...
Conversion of waste corncob to activated carbon for use of methane storage
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
Missouri being one of the leading states in corn production has a large quantity of corn cobs. Corn cob can be used to produce activated carbon because its organic origin is similar to coconut and peach pits which have ...
L-NAME treatment in pigs
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
Nω-nitro-L-arginine-methyl-ester (L-NAME) inhibits the enzyme nitric oxide synthase (NOS) which generates the physiologic messenger gas, nitric oxide (NO). In addition to its role as a vasodilator NO inhibits inflammation ...
Childhood overweight, food intake, and physical activity among Whites, Blacks, and Hispanics [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Childhood overweight has tripled in the last three decades for children 6-11 years of age. Overweight children are at higher risk for health problems and psychosocial issues. Although studies show Black and Hispanic children ...
Retension of knobs in chromosome tips in maize
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
Knobs are deeply staining chromosomal sites on maize chromosomes. Molecularly, they are composed of a 180 base pair repeat. Their positions on the chromosomes are variable but usually internal in maize. In relatives, the ...
Aβ toxicity to SHSY-5Y human neuroblastoma cells
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that results in the loss of memory, language deterioration, confusion, restlessness, and eventually destroyed cognition. It is characterized by an ...
The localization of BclB to the exosporium [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Anthrax is a highly fatal disease primarily of cattle, sheep, and goats caused by the Gram-positive, endospore-producing, rod-shaped bacterium Bacillus anthracis. B. anthracis, like the other members of the genus Bacillus, ...
Expression and proteolytic cleavage of Lav, a putative virulence autotransporter of nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Haemophilus influenzae, a gram negative coccobacillus, is part of the normal flora of the human upper respiratory tract. Unencapsulated (nontypeable) strains of H. influenzae (NTHi) cause pneumonia, sinusitis, and otitis ...
Analysis of the effects of dietary ascorbic acid on a beneficial wasp [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Recent development in genetic engineering has paved the way for researchers to produce crops of high nutritional value, high yield and resistant to diseases and pests. Ascorbic acid is one of the nutrients that researchers ...
The effects of even-aged cutting on density and pairing success of Worm-eating Warblers
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
It is important for researchers to be aware of how timber management practices affect songbird populations. Certain forest management techniques can cause declines in breeding habitat of Neotropical migrant songbirds that ...