Browsing Graduate School - Theses and Dissertations (MU) by Thesis Department "Natural resources (MU)"
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Agroforestry education for high school agriculture science : a case study of novel content implementation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)High school agriculture science programs are recognized as meaningful arenas to reach young agriculture professionals as they gain a foundational understanding of their field. While sustainability is at the forefront of ... -
Analysis of severe elevated thunderstorms using dcin and dcape
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)A 10-year study of elevated severe thunderstorms was performed using The National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) Storm Report database. This research further corroborates previous studies of occurrence, ... -
Analyzing "The Paul Finebaum Show" : sport media and representations of the American South
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)The American South has been, historically, a region that is most sharply at odds with the rest of the United States (Grantham, 1994). Stereotypical representations of the South paint the region as backward, racist, ... -
Assessing red wolf conservation based on analyses of habitat suitability and human perception of carnivores
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)The red wolf (Canis rufus) is a critically endangered species endemic to the southeastern United States. Currently the world’s only wild population resides in a single locale on the Albemarle Peninsula in northeastern North ... -
Birds, bird habitat, and vacant lots in north St. Louis, Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The neighborhoods of Baden and Wells-Goodfellow have the largest concentration of vacant lots in St. Louis, MO. The Green City Coalition has set forth ... -
Canopy recruitment dynamics in naturally regenerated longleaf pine (pinus palustris) woodlands
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)The ecological and cultural values of the longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) ecosystem, in combination with an approximately 97 percent loss in historic range, has led to increasing interest in ecosystem restoration and ... -
Characterization of agroforestry feedstocks and their biochars and their effects on soil greenhouse gas emissions in a floodplain soil
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)The temperature at which biochar (biocharcoal) is produced is a major factor that determines its chemical and structural characteristics. The objectives of this research were to assess the effects of feedstock source among ... -
Comparison of dual-polarization radar-derived and disdrometer drop-size distributions with S- and X- band radars
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)There have been many studies on the evaluations of drop-size distributions and the parameters that affect these distributions, however, few, if any, have directly compared the relationship between the radar-derived parameters ... -
Determining electrofishing response thresholds of smallmouth bass (micropterus dolomieu), flathead catfish (pylodictus olivaris), and blue catfish (ictalurus furcatus)
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)We examined the response to electrofishing of three Missouri sportfish: Smallmouth Bass, Blue Catfish, and Flathead Catfish. We had three objectives for this research effort: 1) determine the effective conductivity of each ... -
Effects of fire and thinning on Kansas oak woodlands
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Prior to Euro-American settlement, a mosaic of prairie, savanna, woodland, and forest existed within the Forest-Prairie Transition Region of the United States, with anthropogenic fire acting as an important driver in the ... -
Effects of stand density on mitigation and adaptability to climate change in pine and hardwood forests of Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Understanding how forests respond to traditional management in the context of climate change is increasingly important for developing multi-objective management strategies. In the Missouri Ozarks, the influence of long-term ... -
ENSO and PDO-related variability in South Pacific circulation patterns and seasonal range prediction for Bolivia in South America
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)Seasonal range prediction over North America has been based on intraseasonal and interannual variability related to the Pacific North America (PNA) pattern and El Niño and Southern Oscillation (ENSO), respectively. These ... -
Estimating above and below ground vegetation biomass and carbon storage across an intra-urban land-use gradient in mid-Missouri
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Estimating the water budget of extratropical cyclones with the precipitation efficiency
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)Estimating the water budget of three mid-latitude extratropical cyclones is attempted from the perspective of the precipitation efficiency (PE), using a method proposed for the study of convective columns. Using a lagrangian, ... -
Evaluation and development of first order fire effects mortality model predictions for eastern hardwood forests
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)The First Order Fire Effects Model (FOFEM) is a useful tool for predicting fire-induced mortality in western coniferous forests. However, it lacks robust models for eastern hardwood species. Managers in the eastern United ... -
An evaluation of Discover Nature Schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Fidelity of implementation (FOI) is the extent to which a program is implemented as designed. There needs to be more work on conceptualizing and measuring FOI in conservation education programs. There also needs to be a ... -
An evaluation of historical fire occurrence, drought, and the El Nio Southern Oscillation in the greater Cross Timbers region, U.S.A.
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)A concern over wildfire occurrence, and its relationship to drought and a changing climate has brought increased focus to the interface between the public and fire. Multiple factors, including an increase in fuel loading ... -
Flower production and effect of flower harvest on berry yields within six American elderberry genotypes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Cultivation of American elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) is increasing in North America for its use in dietary supplements. While the flowers of European elderberry (S. nigra) are commonly consumed as an anti-viral in ... -
Forest adaptation and transition in the eastern united states under climate change : a forest landscape modeling method
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)Forest management is rapidly shifting in focus to address the adaptive capacity of forests under uncertain future climates. Managers and researchers often utilize models to proactively develop strategies for forest adaptation ... -
Groundwater nitrogen and phosphorus dynamics under cattle grazing and row crop management in two contrasting soils in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Nutrient pollution of water resources has been a major environmental problem for decades. Excessive use of chemical fertilizer and livestock management ...