Browsing Plant Sciences electronic theses and dissertations (MU) by Thesis Semester "2019 Fall"
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Behavioral responses of drosophila suzukii (diptera: drosophilidae) to olfactory and visual cues
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Selected fruit and leaf volatiles were assessed to determine their attractiveness to Drosophila suzukii Matsumura (Diptera: Drosophilidae). Two- and ... -
Developing molecular genetic tools for gene discovery in soybean (glycine max)
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) is one of the most valuable crops grown worldwide for seed protein and oil production and can fix atmospheric nitrogen. ... -
ENSO and PDO related variability in seasonal range prediction for the Bolivian Altiplano region in South America
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)This study uses the methodology of some experiences in seasonal range prediction related to El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO) in North America. Previous studies (e.g Garreaud and ... -
Herbage accumulation, nutritive value and nitrogen dynamics of a tall fescue forage system with either nitrogen fertilization or intercropped sunn hemp
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Elevated temperatures and declining precipitation during the summer results in tall fescue [Schedonorus arundinaceus (Schreb.) Dumort., nom. Cons] ... -
Identification of a novel extracellular adenosine 5'-triphosphate receptor in Arabidopsis thaliana
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] In animals, extracellular adenosine 5'-triphosphate (eATP) is a well-studied signaling molecule that is recognized by plasma membrane-localized, P2-type ... -
The impact of wood pellet manufacturing on United States southern timberlands
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)Global wood pellet production grew from an estimated 1.7 million metric tons in 2000, to 35.4 million metric tons in 2018. U.S. mills established over this period account for a large share of new supply triggered by renewable ... -
The influence of the coastal front on heavy rainfall events along the east coast
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)Coastal fronts are commonly found along the East Coast of the United States and can often be associated with intense rainfall and flooding due to elevated convection on the cold side of the boundary. Five heavy rainfall ... -
Role of microRNAs in the legume - rhizobium nitrogen fixing symbiosis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Nitrogen is a macronutrient that is critical for plant growth and development because it provides the building blocks of nucleic acids, proteins, ...