Growing Chinese Chestnuts in Missouri (2009)

Chinese chestnut is an emerging new tree crop for Missouri and the Midwest. The Chinese chestnut tree is a spreading, medium-sized tree with glossy dark leaves bearing large crops of nutritious nuts. Nuts are borne inside spiny burs that split open when nuts are ripe. Each bur contains one to three shiny, dark brown nuts.By Ken Hunt, Ph.D. (Research Scientist, Center for Agroforestry, University of Missouri), Michael Gold, Ph.D. (Associate Director, Center for Agroforestry, University of Missouri), William Reid, Ph.D. (Research and Extension Horticulturist, Kansas State University), and Michele Warmund, Ph.D. (Professor of Horticulture, Division of Plant Sciences, University of Missouri)Includes bibliographical reference

Growing Chinese Chestnuts in Missouri (2012)

"Chinese chestnut is an emerging new tree crop for Missouri and the Midwest. The Chinese chestnut tree is a spreading, medium-sized tree with glossy dark leaves bearing large crops of nutri-tious nuts. Nuts are borne inside spiny burs that split open when nuts are ripe. Each bur contains one to three shiny, dark-brown nuts. Nuts are "scored" then microwaved, roasted or boiled to help remove the leathery shell and papery seed coat, revealing a creamy or gold-en-colored meat. Chestnuts are a healthy, low-fat food ingredient that can be incorporated into a wide range of dishes - from soups to poultry stuffing, pancakes, muffins and pastries (using chestnut flour). Historically, demand for chestnuts in the United States has been highest in ethnic markets (European and Asian, for example) but as Americans search for novel and healthy food products, chestnuts are becoming more widely accepted. The University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry conducts one of the nation's most comprehensive programs for developing the Chinese chestnut into a profitable orchard crop. There are multiple field studies, including a repository with 65 cultivars at the Center's research farm in New Franklin, Mo. Ongoing market evaluation and consumer research is also conducted by the Center."--First page.By Ken Hunt, Ph.D. (Research Scientist, Center for Agroforestry, University of Missouri), Michael Gold, Ph.D. (Associate Director, Center of Agroforestry, University of Missouri), William Reid, Ph.D. (Research and Extension Horticulturist, Kansas State University), and Michele Warmund, Ph.D. (Professor of Horticulture, Division of Plant Sciences, University of Missouri)Includes bibliographical reference

Water Quality Improvement and Agroforestry Practices

This item was presentation # 17 at the April 2007 Water Quality Short Course. More information on the 2007 Water Quality Short Course, including an agenda and links to to other presentations, may be found at http://www.mowin.org/WQSC/April2007/index.htmlFor the items in MOspace regarding the 2007 Water Quality Short Course, please see https://mospace.umsystem.edu/xmlui/browse?value=Water+Quality+Short+Course+2007&type=subjectThis presentation includes two parts. The first part (83 slides) discusses riparian forest buffers, including function, types and design considerations. The second part (68 slides) discusses findings that agroforestry and grass buffers increase water stable soil aggregates and soil enzyme activity

Mutual learning exercise on citizen science initiatives: policy and practice: final report

Over the past decade, great advances have been made in applying innovative participatory and inclusive research practices across a wide range of domains. These have involved increasing numbers of citizens in monitoring, observing, and co-researching societal issues such as climate change impacts on the environment and public health, sustainable mobility, and plastic pollution in rivers and oceans. Important outcomes have been achieved, from fundamental scientific discoveries1 to data that support evidence-informed policy

The Ursinus Weekly, May 29, 1969

S.F.A.R.C. blocked on rules proposals • William F. Buckley featured at June 9th Commencement for 304 graduating seniors • 316 freshmen admitted for Fall \u2769 semester • New Vice-Presidents: Pettit, Richter named • IF wrap-up • New members of Sigma Xi Club; 11 students, 4 faculty selected • Editorials: Proper emphasis; Goodbye, and all that • Focus: T.W. Rhody • It\u27s all over • Polemic finale • One-acts reviewed • A story • Eulogy to Dr. Courtney Smith and the one dead in the ghetto • Velikovsky: The outcast • Board meeting • Outing Club ends diversified year • Tacconelli, Maurer finish with highest batting marks • UC netmen hammer way to best log since \u2756 • Final examination schedulehttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1176/thumbnail.jp

Screening and isolating eastern redcedar phytochemicals for creating economic opportunities in Missouri [abstract]

Eastern Redcedar (ERC) is one of the most widely distributed tree species in Missouri. The ERC is an important source of bioactive secondary metabolites, but very few of these biologically active compounds have been identified, purified or commercialized. An interdisciplinary collaboration between MU scientists was initiated in 2007 to identify and isolate biologically active phytochemicals from ERC tissues for possible commercial application. Our team has identified and purified biologically active compounds from leaves (needles) and fruit of the ERC. Many of these isolated diterpenoids not only have shown strong anti-microbial activities against a wide range of pathogenic bacteria, but also strong inhibitory activities against melanin biosynthesis. Recently, the isolated tricyclic diterpenoids have been recognized as promising anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and skin whitening agents by cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. The objectives of the proposed study are to: 1) isolate and characterize the biologically active phytochemicals, and 2) elucidate chemical structures of active compounds and their associated mode of actions. The first of these compounds to be characterized is the purified bioactive diterpenoid. The purified bioactive diterpenoid was found to have a significant inhibitory effect on the growth of all Gram positive pathogens tested. This inhibition of Gram positive bacteria is likely due to action on the cell division machinery, for affected cells elongate without proper separation. Additional compounds have activity on fungal agents, as well as potential anti-melanin activities. The knowledge generated from our research will provide the opportunities to turn abundant, low-value, renewable materials from the ERC into a lucrative, high technology industry in Missouri. INVENTOR(S): Chun-Ho Lin; Brian M. Thompson; Hsin-Yeh Hsieh; Robert J. Kremer; Robert N. Lerch; Michael A. Gold and Harold E. Garrett CONTACT INFO: Harriet F. Francis, MS; J.D.; [email protected]; 573.884.0374 Per Stromhaug, Ph.D., MBA; [email protected]; 573.884.355

The role of interface organizations in science communication and understanding

“Interface” organizations are groups created to foster the use of science in environmental policy, management, and education. Here we compare interface organizations that differ in spatial scale, modes of operation, and intended audience to illustrate their diversity and importance in promoting the application of science to environmental issues. There has been exciting recent growth in the nature and extent of activities by interface organizations and in new methods for science communication and engagement. These developments can help scientists – who face personal and institutional challenges when attempting to convey the results of their research to various audiences – interact with society on specific issues in specific places, and with a wide range of non-traditional audiences. The ongoing mission for these organizations should be to move beyond simply increasing awareness of environmental problems to the creation of solutions that result in genuine environmental improvements

The Ursinus Weekly, May 1, 1969

Gordon to present theory of Mayans, Incas at Ursinus • Travelin\u27 II to highlight annual Scott Pierce concert • Ursinus student killed in tragic automobile mishap • U.C. plans Student Union; Students make proposals • Prom, Showboat spark weekend • Dr. Rice, group discuss various Velikovsky ideas • Editorial: We must know why • Focus: Fred Steckhahn • Revolution for the hell of it • Opinion: Dealing with campus disorder • Faculty portrait: Mrs. Downing • Polemic, Pt. 1 • Victory in Vietnam imminent; Gentled put-ons since 1962 • Label hang-up attacked • A.C. Festival • Wrice talks at Ursinus • Letter to the editor • Weekly presents senior countdown • Save us • Whatley comments on security • Protheatre work, Thieves carnival to be presented • Weekly snag: Credibility gap • U.S.G.A.: Fast Day success, jazz concert, Student Union • Structure of antibody revealed by Edelman • Festival scheduled for Parents Day • Beardwood hosts ISC conference • Kerr to discuss college level ed. at alumni seminar • Baseball team loses 3; Two games rained out • Howard\u27s netmen win three straight • Newly organized golf team captures first two matches • Towson included on grid schedule • PMC destroys thinclads; UC to seek revenge in May • Miss Campus Chest is exposed; Do you sleep in the nude? debuts as Campus Chest grinds to a halt • Co-ed accosted by young man known as Petehttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1174/thumbnail.jp

The Ursinus Weekly, December 19, 1968

Messiah presented by Ursinus choir; Performances draw SRO audiences • Frat system & houses favored by students; 12% thumbs down! • 878 enrolled in U.C. Evening School • YM-YWCA supports SFARC investigation • Editorial: Activities chaos rolls on • Drama in real life • Student long-term planning committee report • Letters to the editor • Flu strikes East; U.C. still healthy • A memory with pillars • A Christmas story • Murmurs from within • Exchange • Faculty portrait: Mr. Sharp; Hangup on social problems overshadows intellectual quest • UC pranks: They\u27re all in good fun; Was Freeland ghost really Dr. Helfferich? • Many of greatest pranks took place in Chapel • Doctors Yost and Parsons recall Ursinus shenanigans of yesteryear; Boycotts, pigs, moths make hits • Protheatre makes hit debut in New Theatre production • Opinion: Open letter to Byron Jackson • Greek gleanings • Winning doesn\u27t count but being clean-shaven does • Snellbelles open against Moravian • Outweighed, but still fighting • Bears to face area teams, will see many super sophs • Women\u27s wrestling wound-up • Quiet revolution topic of discussion • Dr. Lewis announces $1000 trust fund • Blacks\u27 non-recognition: one topic for USGAhttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1168/thumbnail.jp

The Ursinus Weekly, May 15, 1969

Student plea for relevance asserted at Skytop meeting • USGA endorses USC plan; Responsible assembly called - Mass meeting held; March called off • USC makes presentation to committee • Travelin\u27 II smash hit; Tomlinson huge success • Dr. Cyrus Gordon discloses discovery • Editorials: Post mortem - Campus Chest; Agency dilemma • Focus: Chuck Williams • Letters to the editor • Thieves\u27 carnival reviewed • Schnoll bridges gap • Faculty survey • The parent as a dropout - are campus riots your fault? • Opinion: A fairy tale • Sleep away • Polemic, Pt. 2 • The women who virtually run UC • Dress regulations • Ursinus in the springtime: a photographic essay • Dr. Ramsay to speak at banquet • Heisinger captures two sprint titles; Bears place third in championships • Netmen massacre LaSalle to clinch winning season • Five athletes are honored • MAC track championship results • 1919 Nittany Lions were the toughest, says President • Softball girls defeat Trenton; Tennis, lacrosse squads win • Studio art unveiled; Bold talent shown • Spring queen, court named; Highlights Parents Day fete • Cub and Key chosen for grades, activities • Chem. students\u27 research noted • Scholar named • Alumni seminar to feature Kerr • I.F. weekend presents Clam • Bill Buckley to speak at UC graduation • Pre-med elections held • Merck presents grant to Ursinus • UC receives first payment for Library • New York Times critic makes appearance at UC • CCC appoints \u2769 advisors • Templeton to head community drive • Push-a-thon • Ruby in preparation, Centennial featuredhttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1175/thumbnail.jp