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Plant Galls, Michael Paul Grisham Jan 1969

Plant Galls, Michael Paul Grisham

Honors Theses

Plant galls, or cedidia, are defined as

...pathologically developed cells, tissues, or organs of plants that have risen mostly by hypertrophy and hyperplasy under the influence of parasitic organisms like bacteria, fungi, nematoda, mites, or insects.

The plant gall is unique in providing not only food, but shelter as well for its host. While the host benefits, damage to the plant results. Among other things sap flow is disturbed, premature decay results, non-essential parts are developed at the cost of essential parts, and many other injuries occur. A few examples of the benefits of plan galls may be cited. Nitrogen …


Readings On Evolution, Nancy Goodson Apr 1968

Readings On Evolution, Nancy Goodson

Honors Theses

For this special studies project, several books by and about Charles Darwin were read and summarized.


Special Studies In Evolution, Chris A. Abernathy Jan 1968

Special Studies In Evolution, Chris A. Abernathy

Honors Theses

A review of books and readings on evolution.


A Continuation Of Research On The Experiments With Chemical Stimulants Upon The Learning Process Of Planaria, Allen Ray Threet Jan 1968

A Continuation Of Research On The Experiments With Chemical Stimulants Upon The Learning Process Of Planaria, Allen Ray Threet

Honors Theses

This semester's work for no credit within the Honors Special Studies has been a continuation of research for the Fall Semester of 1967. I have exhausted the periodical listings available concerning the chemical experiments undertaken with planaria. Enclosed is a reading list of articles and books which were read and considered for the paper "Experiments with Chemical Stimulants Upon the Learning Process of Planaria."


The Presence Of Iron In Surface Waters, James Phelan May 1967

The Presence Of Iron In Surface Waters, James Phelan

Honors Theses

Iron is found in most natural surface waters, although in widely varying amounts, depending on several factors relating to the water and its environment. This report is designed primarily to gain an understanding of these factors contributing to the stability and solubility of iron in these natural waters.