Institution
Montana State University
Recent research
- Climate & Environment
Numerical-Based Feasibility Study of Road Culvert Deicing Using Geothermal Energy in Montana
Abstract This study presents a numerical evaluation of a geothermal culvert deicing system to mitigate ice buildup and thermal degradation of frost-susceptible soils in cold regions such as Montana. A three-dimensional numerical model was developed in COMSOL Multiphysics (version...
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ABSTRACT Biological control using beneficial bacteria is a promising strategy for managing pea Ascochyta blight (AB), yet the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. In this study, we identified 10 bacterial strains from 4 genera, including Bacillus , Paenibacillus , Peri...
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Genomics is modifying our concepts of evolution in homosporous and heterosporous vascular plants
Abstract Across the tree of life, and particularly within land plants, there is a wide diversity and disparity of genome structure. The most well‐studied are angiosperms, comprising mostly small and dynamic genomes, with a history of ancient whole genome duplications. Genome stru...
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According to the theories of limiting similarity and life history trade-offs, (i) the probability of species coexistence decreases as interspecific similarity increases, and (ii) stronger competition intensity may accelerate reproductive phenology. Based on these theories, we pre...