RSS 1.0Division of Plant Sciences (MU)
The Division of Plant Sciences was formed on August 1, 2005, through the consolidation of the former departments of Agronomy, Entomology, Horticulture and Plant Microbiology and Pathology. Programs formerly housed in those departments now reside in the division. The Division of Plant Sciences provides leadership for plant, insect and microbe-based research, education and extension programs in the College.
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The investigation of molecular components underlying reactive oxygen species systemic signaling in arabidopsis thaliana
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)Plants frequently experience stressful environmental conditions during their life cycle that result in detrimental effects, such as negative impacts on reproductive yield, growth, and survivability. With the potential for ... -
Human dimensions of urban home gardens in Bengaluru, India. attitudes, perceptions and motivations towards gardens and urban biodiversity
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)Indian cities are undergoing rapid urbanization and population growth, with projections indicating that over 50 percent of the population will reside in urban areas by 2050. In this urbanizing landscape, the natural ... -
Field mortality of immature stable flies, Stomoxys calcitrans (L.) (Diptera: Muscidae) in central Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1984)"The stable fly, Stomoxys calcitrans (Linnaeus), is an obligate haematophagous insect parasite of man and animals. It is a eurythermic species capable of occupying diverse habitats and is distributed worldwide. During 1980, ... -
Genetic characterization of seedling root and shoot growth in soybean
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 08/01/2025] The effects of climate change have contributed to more frequent extreme weather such as drought, heat, and flooding. As a result, these abiotic stresses hinder the regular growth of crops and ... -
The genetic control of carbohydrate partitioning and nodal root growth during water deficit in Zea mays
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 08/01/2025] The growth and development of all plants, including crops, depends on the coordinated partitioning of carbohydrate resources between photosynthetic source tissues, such as leaves, and heterotrophic ... -
Soybean stem nutrient dynamics, water-use efficiency, and shoot hydraulic pathway changes along 90 years of breeding
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 05/01/2025] Soybean yield has improved due to genetic advancements and better agronomic practices, affecting various traits. This research investigates changes in soybean stem nutrient concentration and ... -
A survey of pathogens in Missouri soybean and corn
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)Missouri ranks within the top 10 states for the production of soybean and corn crops in the US. Missouri farmers planted an estimated 2.4 million hectares of soybean in 2022 and 2.2 million hectares in 2023. Corn planting ... -
Soluble carbohydrates in soybean - discovery of novel genetic resources and evaluation of known mutations
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] is the leading protein meal source, primarily used to feed non-ruminant animals, such as poultry and swine. Additionally, soy products have garnered huge popularity as a high-quality ... -
The biology of Polyangium cellulosum var. fulvum (Imsenecki and Solntzeva) Mishustin
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1961)"Initial interest for this study of Polyangium cellulosum var. fulvum (Imsenecki and Solntzeva) Mishustin was developed during talks with Dr. John E. Peterson, Department of Botany, University of Missouri. Dr. Peterson had ... -
An investigation of the effect of cryoprotective agents on intermolecular disulfide formation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1967)"A cryoprotective compound is one which prevents or decreases injury caused by freezing living material. Several of these agents are known. It is not known why or how cryoprotective agents protect. It is the purpose of ... -
On the cryoaggregation of bovine serum albumin
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1969)It has often been observed that freezing plant tissues results in denaturation and precipitation of the plant proteins. The low temperature denaturation of proteins has been termed cryodenaturation, and, it is similarly ... -
Cambial development in Polygonum L.
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1967)Serial tangential sections of the secondary xylem of four species in the genus Polygonum were utilized to study developmental changes occurring in the vascular cambia of these unstudied herbs. All species conformed to the ... -
Studies of population development in cultures of Escherichia coli
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1961)The bacterial growth curve, or more precisely, the bacterial population curve, ie generally considered to consist of eight distinct phases. These are: (1) the Initial Stationary Phase, in which no multiplication occurs but ... -
Spring establishment of tall fescue utilizing sunn hemp as a companion crop under rotational grazing management
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 12/01/2024] Tall fescue (Schedonorus arundinaceus (Schreb.) Dumort.) is the predominant perennial cool season grass used for forage in Missouri. It demonstrates a bi-modal seasonal yield distribution with ... -
Bridging the gap : comparative analysis of a gap filling X-band radar QPE algorithms and their implications for nowcasting and hydrological modeling
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Accurate Quantitative Precipitation Estimations (QPE) are foundational for hydrological modeling and proactive watershed management. This research examines how a single X-Band radar bridges the gap in QPE estimation and ... -
Quantification and characterization of bioactive compounds isolated from pawpaw fruit (Asimina triloba)
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) is a North American Annonaceae tree. Pawpaw is an important Native American food and medicine. Inflammation, wounds, gastrointestinal issues, and respiratory disorders have been treated with various ... -
What Camino elements facilitate transformative experience : insights from pilgrims
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Despite recent exponential growth in research on pilgrimage and the ubiquitous agreement that pilgrimage can be transformational, the literature needs a holistic concept of the pilgrimage elements that facilitate transformation. ... -
Utilizing unoccupied aerial systems and artificial intelligence for monitoring nonbreeding waterfowl abundance in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 12/01/2024] Monitoring waterfowl populations provides the basis for improving habitat quantity and quality, establishing harvest regulations, and ensuring sustainable waterfowl populations through appropriate ... -
Assessing the biotic communities of restored bottomland hardwood wetlands in western Kentucky and Tennessee
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 12/01/2024] Bottomland Hardwood (BLH) forested wetlands were once the predominant land cover in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley (LMAV), but 75 percent of the historic BLH area has been converted to ... -
Computational methods to identify ionomic candidate genes in plants
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 12/1/2024] High throughput phenotyping and quantitative genetics have enabled researchers to identify genetic regions associated with changes in phenotype. However, going from GWAS loci to candidate genes ...