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Heterochrony of floral and mating system characters between Nicotiana longiflora and N. plumbaginifolia
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
The evolution of selfing is one the most fascinating and common trends observed in flowering plants. Selfing flowers are often smaller than their outcrossing relatives, with reduced reproductive effort. The selfing species ...
The aura of reproduction : plaster cast collections at the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
. Louis, Missouri. These include the collection at the University of Missouri-Columbia that was compiled by John Pickard, that of the German artist Auguste Gerber that was then acquired by Southeast Missouri State University, and lastly...
Materials study supporting thermochemical hydrogen cycle sulfuric acid decomposer design
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
A laboratory scale sulfuric acid decomposer simulator was constructed at the Nuclear Science and Engineering Institute at the University of Missouri- Columbia. The simulator was capable of producing the temperatures and corrosive environments...
Survival of freeze-dried probiotics in soy protein powder
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
A series of well diffusion assays determined that Bifidobacterium longum B6 (B6) and Lactobacillus paracasei ATCC 25598 (LP) best inhibited pathogenic bacteria. These bacteria were freeze-dried in the presence of sucrose, trehalose and soymilk...
The culture wars & political polarization in perspective : why polarization and its perturbations are a persistant [i.e., persistent] puzzle in political science
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
Political polarization in the American electorate has received a great deal of attention in recent years with most of the research focusing on social issues and their impact on electoral outcomes. However, scant attention ...
Forgotten landmark: the Municipal Auditorium of Kansas City, Missouri
(2013)
The Municipal Auditorium is a grand civic building in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, which encompasses venues for theater, music and athletics. Designed by Gentry, Voskamp, and Neville, and associated architects, Hoit, ...
Quantifying suspended sediment loading in a mid-Missouri urban watershed using laser particle diffraction
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
-use and suspended sediment loading relationships. A study was conducted during the spring of 2010 in Hinkson Creek Watershed (HCW) in the City of Columbia, MO, using laser diffraction (LD) technology to estimate SSC and mean particle size. Three hydroclimate...
Competition and management of volunteer corn (Zea Mays L.) in corn
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
(10, 20, and 40 cm) in glufosinate-resistant or imidazolinone-tolerant hybrids, respectively. Research was conducted during 2008, 2009, and 2010 at multiple locations throughout central and northeast Missouri. Harvest inefficiencies resulted in kernels...
Structure-activity relationship of octreotide analogues labeled with rhenium and technetium-99m
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
The goal of this research is to cyclize octreotide analogues with ⁹⁹[supersript-m]Tc and ¹⁸⁶/¹⁸⁸Re radiometals to be used as diagnostic and therapeutic agents for neuroendocrine tumors, respectively. Several series of octreotide analogues...
Investigation of static interfacial fracture in orthotropic-orthotropic composite bimaterials using photoelasticity
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
The effects of static Mode I (opening mode) and mixed-mode (both Mode I - opening mode and Mode II - shear mode present) loading on orthotropic-orthotropic bimaterial interface cracks and isotropic-orthotropic bimaterial ...
Geotextile separators for dust suppression on gravel roads
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
Dust can be a health concern because of its potential to contain respirable particles. The US EPA and state environmental agencies developed and implemented a reporting system for the amount of particulate (PM10) derived from various sources...
Finite element analysis of residual stress generation during spot welding and its affect on fatigue behavior of spot welded joints
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
This dissertation presents the finite element based prediction of residual stress generation in a spot welded joint during the spot welding process and the effects of residual stress on fatigue behavior of a spot welded ...
Methods for high-resolution soil-landscape modeling in midwest upland landscapes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
translation enabled the modeling pedogenic trends in peak function parameters. Prototype numerical soil-landscape models were developed for a lithosequence and a toposequence of common soil series in northern Missouri....
Ediciones Vigía books in art and cultural history
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
collective of writers, artists, and volunteers have been working collaboratively since 1985 to publish handmade books that combine art, literature, and movable parts. Today, the artists and volunteers at Vigía are recognized internationally for their ability...
The validity of morphological features and osteological markers in reconstructing habitual activities
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
Bony morphological features have been used to reflect biomechanical behavioral patterns among archaeological populations. Of most recent ones is the anterior femoral curvature (AFC). It has been proposed as a valid indicator ...
Energy transfer at gas-liquid interface : towards energetic materials
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
system, representing nitramine-type energetic materials. Having had a good potential description for the nitromethane molecule including all internal degrees of freedom, we generated simplified molecular systems based on the original nitromethane model...
Commercial grain merchandisers : interest in professional development
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
Little information exists on grain merchandisers, their characteristics, and the skills needed to be successful. This research contributes toward filling this gap. A summary of survey responses from 230 experienced grain ...
Explicating the incipits : a writer's journey in Italo Calvino's if on a winter's night a traveler
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
, there exists more than simply a series of genre samples - the spy novel, the detective novel, the thriller. Approaching the novel from the perspective of a writer and reading the titled chapters as allegories of the writing process itself rather than mere novel...
An exploration of the moderating impact of mentorship on the relationship between Christian religious orientation and moral reasoning
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This study explored the moderating impact of quality mentorship on the relationship between two domains of religious orientation and principled moral ...
Employability skills and students' self-perceived competence for careers in hospitality industry
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
participated in this study. Sixty seven (67) surveys were usable and provided a usable response rate of 78.82%. The result of the study indicated that the respondents (HRM seniors from University of Missouri-Columbia) have developed between moderate and major...