Browsing Soil, Environmental and Atmospheric Sciences electronic theses and dissertations (MU) by Thesis Semester "2013 Fall"
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Effects of a consortia probiotic inoculant on soil microorganisms and impacts on autoinducers employed in quorum sensing
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Disease control in plant agriculture is largely achieved through application of various antimicrobials. Manipulation of indigenous soil microbial communities received attention as it promises improved pathogen control and ... -
Neighboring upper level jet streaks, their proximity, and their synergestic coupling of the divergent regions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)A reoccurring question when diagnosing the upper troposphere is: How close is close enough for jet streaks to be considered coupled? The phrase, 'coupled jet streaks' refers to two individual jet streaks working synergistically ... -
Rainfall observations using dual-polarization radar coupled with a drop motion and evaporation model
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Measuring spatial coverage of rainfall is important for several disciplines; unfortunately, rainfall data via rain gauges is very limited in spatial coverage. The best remote sensing tool available for rainfall estimation ... -
A study of emergency management policy regarding the use of tornado sirens during severe weather in the state of Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)In recent years there have been many devastating tornadoes which have hit cities of all sizes across the state of Missouri, including St. Louis (April 22, 2011) rated EF 4, Joplin (May 22, 2011) rated EF 5 and Sedalia (May ... -
A study of the connection between TV meteorologists and their viewers during severe weather broadcasts
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)After the devastating tornadoes in Joplin, MO and in the Deep South in 2011, it seemed appropriate to look at the impact that broadcast meteorologists (and their TV coverage) have on their viewers during severe weather ...