Browsing College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (MU) by Thesis Semester "2008 Spring"
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Academic advising in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources : an investigation of undergraduate students' needs and faculty performance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)The purpose of this study was three-fold: 1) assess the importance of academic advising characteristics as perceived by undergraduate students in the College, 2) examine faculty performance, as perceived by advisees, with ... -
Amyloid beta induces cPLA2 activation by an NADPH oxidase-dependent mechanism in neurons
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder affecting more than 20 million people worldwide. An increase in production of amyloid beta ... -
Analysis of cloud and cloud-to-ground lightning in winter convection
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)The combination of the full suite of cloud-to-ground (CG) and cloud stroke data is used to observe lightning in precipitation events involving winter precipitation. In particular, we observe data for the winter season of ... -
Analysis of creative and effective teaching behaviors ofuniversity [sic] instructors
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)This study examined the creative and effective teaching behaviors of instructors in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) at the University of Missouri. Three methods were used to examine instructor ... -
Analysis of landscape characteristics surrounding deer vehicle accidents in St. Louis County, Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Increased suburbanization of rural landscapes is leading to a greater number of human animal interactions. One of the most dangerous and costly of these interactions is collisions between vehicles and white-tailed deer ... -
Avian nest survival and breeding density in cottonwood plantations and native forest fragments in southeast Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)I compared nest survival and breeding density between native bottomland forest and cottonwood (Populus deltoides) plantations over a three-year period for Acadian Flycatcher (Empidonax virescens), Prothonotary Warbler ... -
Development and evaluation of a terrestrial animal-borne video system for ecological research
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Animal-borne video and environmental data collection systems (AVEDs) are integrated sensor systems that combine video from the animal's perspective with data from other sensors (e.g., audio, location). By placing sensor ... -
Effects of aflatoxin on hepatic gene expression in a poultry model
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)To determine the effects of dietary aflatoxin on hepatic gene expression in chicks, seventy five day old-male broiler chicks were assigned to three dietary treatments (0, 1 and 2 mg/kg aflatoxin/kg of feed) from hatch to ... -
A formal evaluation of storm type versus storm motion
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)In order to predict the location of heavy storm-generated rainfall that could produce flash flooding, forecasters want to know with what velocity a storm will move. However, few systems exist in meteorology where a storm ... -
Identification, characterization, and management of glyphosate-resistant waterhemp (Amaranthus rudis sauer.) in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)The possibility of in waterhemp has been of concern to Midwest corn and soybean producers due to a heavy dependence on glyphosate as a weed control tool and the increased incidence and problematic nature of waterhemp in ... -
Incidental take and endangered species demography
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Incidental take is the permitted killing, harming, harassing or destroying habitat of an endangered species under endangered species law. Legislation assumes that endangered or threatened populations can somehow compensate ... -
Interplanting of a deficient soybean stand
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)The planting of adequate soybean seeds does not always materialize into a satisfactory final plant stand. Many different environmental factors play an important part in the process of soybean germination and emergence. ... -
A multi-dimensional investigation into the effects of flooding on the physical, chemical and biotic properties of riparian soils
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Understanding soil abiotic and biotic influences on ecosystem processes will enhance success of riparian restoration efforts. The goal of this research was to characterize changes in soil chemical and microbial community ... -
Occupancy modeling of forest carnivores in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)My research used infrared remote cameras, trackplate boxes, and scat transects to survey for carnivores at 53 sites throughout the southern forested region of Missouri. Cameras and track-plates both detected Eastern spotted ... -
On the synoptic and mesoscale organization of mid-latitude, continental convective snow events
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)An ingredients-based methodology was pursued in order to evaluate the likelihood of thunderstorms occurring in the presence of snowfall (i.e. thundersnow; TSSN). In order to properly distinguish from typical snowstorms ... -
Optimizing crop N use efficiency using polymer-coated urea and other N fertilizer sources across landscapes with claypan soils
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Development of improved management practices to increase nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) within agricultural fields is needed to improve crop production and reduce nitrogen (N) loss. Field studies planted to maize were ... -
Perceptions of employers of graduates of the Agricultural Systems Management Program regarding skills and competencies needed for successful employment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)The need for the Agricultural Systems Management (ASM) program at the University of Missouri is based on agricultural industry demands for qualified personnel to supervise technological processes and the employees who ... -
Perceptions of secondary agriculture teachers and 4-H youth development extension personnel regarding cooperative behavior
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Numerous cooperative agreements and memoranda exist at the federal and state levels that suggest or require cooperation between the Extension agents and agriculture teachers. The purpose of this descriptive study was to ... -
Plasticity of soybean (Glycine max (l.) Merrill) root system development under mild water deficit
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Drought is the major abiotic factor limiting soybean yield in the US. Under water deficit conditions, root systems may exhibit developmental plasticity resulting in morphological changes that extend the water-absorbing ... -
Poison hemlock (conium Maculatum L.) : biology, implications for pastures and response to herbicides
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Poison hemlock is a biennial, toxic and invasive weed that grows along roadsides, pastures and low-disturbed areas. Research was conducted to determine seed ecology, growth characteristics and response to herbicides. Seed ...