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2017

Environment

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Adaptive Evolution And Inherent Tolerance To Extreme Thermal Environments, Jennifer Cox, Alyxandria Schubert, Michael Travisano, Catherine Putonti Sep 2017

Adaptive Evolution And Inherent Tolerance To Extreme Thermal Environments, Jennifer Cox, Alyxandria Schubert, Michael Travisano, Catherine Putonti

Catherine Putonti

Background When introduced to novel environments, the ability for a species to survive and rapidly proliferate corresponds with its adaptive potential. Of the many factors that can yield an environment inhospitable to foreign species, phenotypic response to variation in the thermal climate has been observed within a wide variety of species. Experimental evolution studies using bacteriophage model systems have been able to elucidate mutations, which may correspond with the ability of phage to survive modest increases/decreases in the temperature of their environment. Results Phage ΦX174 was subjected to both elevated (50°C) and extreme (70°C+) temperatures for anywhere from a few …

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Urbanization Is A Buzz Kill, Yvelande Raymond Apr 2017

Urbanization Is A Buzz Kill, Yvelande Raymond

Yvelande Raymond

Urbanization has a dramatic influence on biodiversity due to a replacement of native habitats by the built environment, landscaped areas, and gardens.  Pollinators, such as bees and other insects, are receiving attention due to concern over their decline, and it is important to understand how urban environments influence their distribution and activity.  In this study, I am investigating the influence of different urban landscapes on the distribution and diversity of bees and other pollinators on the UCF campus. The general survey includes a characterization of landscape beds and their ability to support pollinator activity. The experimental approach includes a survey …

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Nutrient Management Plan, Antonio Mallarino, John Sawyer, Barbara Stewart, John Creswell Apr 2017

Nutrient Management Plan, Antonio Mallarino, John Sawyer, Barbara Stewart, John Creswell

John E. Sawyer

Management tools to help you develop a nutrient management plan and use the Iowa Phosphorus Index.

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Nitrogen Application, John Sawyer, John Creswall Apr 2017

Nitrogen Application, John Sawyer, John Creswall

John E. Sawyer

Nitrogen (N) management planning for corn production.

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