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Impacts of suspended and deposited sediment on benthic invertebrates and fishes in a Missouri Ozark stream
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
Sediment is suspected in the decline of sensitive-aquatic organisms in the Osage River basin of Missouri. In this study, I monitored sediment dynamics and evaluated corresponding linkages with benthic invertebrate and fish assemblages as it related...
Common and specific alcohol risk factors in African Americans and Caucasians
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
Considerable research evidence shows that the alcoholism risk process differs for African Americans and Caucasians (Bachman et al., 1991; Wallace et al., 2003). The current study was designed to test a model examining ...
Plasticity of soybean (Glycine max (l.) Merrill) root system development under mild water deficit
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
soybean genotypes selected from both domestic and Plant Introduction lines were studied. The results showed substantial genetic diversity in the capacity for increased lateral root development (number and total length of roots produced...
AMD, analysis of mood dysregulation : a machine learning approach
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
There is a popular saying, "Stress kills." This statement can be true with repeated exposures to psychological mood dysregulation, which can lead to or worsen stress related conditions such as heart disease and cancer. ...
Crop Nutrient Deficiencies and Toxicities (2002)
(University of Missouri Extension, 2002)
. This publication provides background information on the nature and development of crop nutrient disorders under the growing conditions commonly encountered in Missouri. The publication discusses plant tissue testing as the most accurate diagnostic tool for nutrient...
A tall tower wind investigation of northwest Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
With energy needs on the rise and our current energy consumption methods polluting the atmosphere, it is the right time to look at alternative forms of energy production. Six Tall Tower wind observation sites were studied in Northwestern Missouri...
Experiencing meaning in two presbyterian churches: a qualitative analysis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
of the Presbyterian faith, 4) optimal acoustics for music as well as the spoken word, and 5) architectural volume....
Value chain integration, cluster cooperation, and sustainable livelihoods : bridging small farmers to high value markets
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
engaged in by the small farmers in supplying a fast-food company with assistance from external agencies, I generate a number of generalized observations about the possible conditions through which participation in the modern value chains improves...
Perceived Stress among Public School Music Educators: Stress over Time, Demographic Differences, Common Self-Identified Factors of Stress, and Relationships between Demographic Differences and Emergent Stress Themes
(2016)
Teaching frequently has been identified as a stressful occupation, warranting
numerous studies of teacher burnout, attrition, and stress. Levels of professional burnout
and attrition among educators have been shown ...
Painting the Mundane: An Examination of the Life and Career of René Magritte
(2013)
This thesis explores the important role René Magritte's biography plays in relation
to his work as a painter. His works were primarily inspired by his middle class lifestyle
and upbringing, something that was uncommon ...
Missouri Shamrock, 1957-1958, volume 24, number 1-8
(University of Missouri. College of Engineering, 1957)
Experimentally assessing the influence of resource availability and social aggregation on the parasites of raccoons
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
I investigated how experimental increases in social aggregation and resource availability affected ectoparasite prevalence and intensity (number of parasites on infested hosts only) and endoparasite species richness of raccoons. Twelve independent...
Reflux, aspiration and respiratory disease in dogs : clinical consideration and advances in aerodigestive diagnostics
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
The aspiration of gastric contents into the respiratory tract has been associated with the development and progression of multiple respiratory diseases in humans. In veterinary medicine the term "aspiration" is considered ...
Missouri alumnus, volume 043, number 05 (1955 January)
(MU Alumni Association, University of Missouri, 1955)
Climate and land use effects on hydrologic processes and water allocation in a primarily rain-fed, agricultural watershed
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] There is a need to raise our understanding of the impact of climate variability and change on hydrologic processes at the watershed scale. This is important, particularly...
Biotic interactions in the fossil record: an investigation on the patterns of predation and parasitism of Plio-Pleistocene bivalves from the Nashua Formation of Florida
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
[EMBARGOED UNTIL 8/1/2024] The present study investigated for patterns of predation and parasitism among a collection of Plio-Pleistocene bivalves from the Nashua Formation of Florida. The processed sample yielded 2010 ...
Understanding and Preventing Freeze Damage in Vineyards: Workshop Proceedings (2007)
(University of Missouri Extension, 2007)
The proceedings of this December 2007 workshop will be a valuable resource for current and aspiring producers wishing to understand freeze injury in grapevines and of special interest to those wishing to explore the available ...
Progress in becoming established in farming
(University of Missouri., 1958)
"In this study, no attempt is made to try to determine how many beginning farmers are needed as replacements each year, or how to keep young people on the farm. Attention is centered on the procedures that have been used ...