Browsing Plant Sciences electronic theses and dissertations (MU) by Thesis Semester "2014 Spring"
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Association of the P6 protein of cauliflower mosaic virus with plasmodesmata and plasmodesmal proteins
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)The P6 protein of Cauliflower mosaic virus (CaMV) is responsible for the formation of inclusion bodies (IBs), which are the site for viral gene expression, replication and virion assembly. Moreover, recent evidence indicates ... -
Development of flavonoid compounds in Norton and Cabernet Sauvignon grape skins during maturation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Norton is an important grape cultivar that is native to Missouri and grown widely because of disease resistance and wine quality. Wine quality is related to levels of flavonoids, and vineyard practices influence flavonoid ... -
Evaluation of the coat protein of the Tombusviridae as HR elicitor in Nicotiana section
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Plants are able to recognize and respond to virus infection with a hypersensitive response, a plant defense response that triggers a cell death pathway and limits the viral infection to the infected leaf. We have previously ... -
Genetic mapping of salt tolerance gene in soybean cultivar Fiskeby III
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Salinity in the parts of the southern USA causes injury in soybeans. As a result many farmers prefer varieties that are tolerant to excess sodium and ... -
Historical, landscape and resource influences on the coccinellid community in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)The diversity and abundance of native lady beetle (Coccinellidae) species in North America is declining. This decline has been attributed to the introduction and establishment of exotic lady beetles, including Coccinella ... -
Influence of Manganese and other micronutrients on soybean yield and seed quality
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Soybean (Gycine max [L.] Merr.) is the most popular oil seed crop in the United States and is the most widely planted row crop in the state of Missouri. ... -
Integration of cultural practices and herbicide-resistant crop technologies for the management of glyphosate-resistant waterhemp in soybean
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Common waterhemp (Amaranthus rudis Sauer) is the most prominent and troublesome weed in agronomic crops in Missouri, Iowa, and Illinois. As of 2014 in the U.S., herbicide resistance was present in waterhemp to one or more ... -
Management of annual bluegrass (Poa annua L.) using post-emergence herbicides and plant growth regulators
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Relay- and double-crop production systems for wheat
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Cover crops are important to provide organic matter to soils, diversify cropping systems, and provide economic benefits if the correct cropping systems are utilized. Relay-intercrop production involves overlapping growth ...