Division of Plant Sciences (MU): Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Identifying bioactive phytochemicals in spent coffee grounds for cosmetic application through global metabolite analysis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Annually, more than 6 million tons of spent coffee grounds (SCG) are generated worldwide. The present study explores the possible use of spent coffee grounds as the raw materials for cosmetics industry. The main objective ... -
Use of non-lethal endpoints to establish water quality requirements and optima of the Topeka Shiner (notropis topeka)
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Water quality influences growth, development, and physiology of aquatic vertebrates. Current criteria on water quality assessments are primarily based on lethal level experiments (e.g. LC50 tests), which are poorly suited ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Mechanical and thermal weed control in organic crops
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Effective weed control is one of the most yield-limiting factors in organic corn and soybean production. Additionally, the amount of tillage needed to control weeds in organic practice is often criticized for its negative ... -
Field pennycress management in upstate Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Field pennycress has the potential to serve as a cover and oilseed crop. A seed oil content of 25 to 36 percent has created interest in pennycress domestication. This research evaluated management strategies for growing ... -
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 ... -
Soil quality assessment for an alfisol undergoing alternative organic weed management systems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)As organic agriculture farmland continues to increase on a global scale with 6.5 million hectares added during 2014-2016, the increased number of organic producers will be expected to fulfill sustainability obligations. ... -
Rust and leaf spot diseases on American elderberry plants
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Elderberry rust (Puccinia sambuci Schewin.) Arthur (=P. bolleyana) and leaf spot diseases are frequently found in commercial American elderberry (Sambucus nigra L. subsp. canadensis L.) plantings throughout the growing ... -
Groundwater nitrogen and phosphorus dynamics under cattle grazing and row crop management in two contrasting soils in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Nutrient pollution of water resources has been a major environmental problem for decades. Excessive use of chemical fertilizer and livestock management results in agricultural non-point source pollution. The regional ... -
Application of CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing for studying soybean resistance to soybean cyst nematode
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) Heterodera glycines has become one of the most economically important pathogens of soybean in the world. The main strategy of SCN management is planting resistant soybean cultivars. The main ... -
Application of CRISPR/CAS9-mediated genome editing for studying soybean resistance to soybean cyst nematode
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Soybean is one of the world's most important crops, providing billions of people with food, energy resources, and industrial materials. The value of soybean has increased to 41 billion dollars in the United States. Soybean ... -
Bursicon homodimers induce prophylactic innate immunity in two model insects: Drosophila melanogaster and Aedes aegypti
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Maize nodal root growth under water deficits
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)The nodal root system is critical for the development of the mature root system in maize (Zea mays L.) and other grasses. Under drought conditions, nodal root axes may need to grow through surface soil that is dry, hard, ... -
Multi-scale factors related to abundance of bats and insect prey in savannas, woodlands, and forests in the Ozark Highlands, USA
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Restoration of savanna and woodland ecosystems are high priorities for state and federal agencies in the Midwest and prescribed fire and mechanical tree thinning are the main tools used to restore these communities. ... -
Interpreter perceptions of climate change and impacts in Missouri state parks
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Parks are an ideal setting for climate change communication because visitors have an affinity for natural and cultural resources. Interpretation, an ... -
Establishing, characterizing and deploying novel insect cell lines
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Insect cell lines are convenient and powerful tools that were initially used in viral propagation, optimization of viral pesticides, cell-virus interactions, and recombinant protein productions. The most commonly used cell ... -
Quantifying the effects of insectary plants on the abundance of natural enemies: implications for controlling insect pests in an organic cabbage eco-system
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Farmscaping is an ecological approach to pest management that involves planting non-crop plants to boost natural enemy abundance and suppress pest ... -
Optimization of soybean carbohydrate profiles and profit potential using variable planting dates and genetic backgrounds
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Information on management practices that can improve crop value can be useful for producers aiming to maximize farm profits. Differing planting dates alter the environment in which a crop is grown, and have previously been ...