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Water Stress As A Factor Effecting Ribulose-1, 5-Diphosphate Carboxlyase Activity, Chlorophyll, And Protein Concentration In Barley And Tomato, Edwin W. Austin

Theses and Dissertations

Turgid, water stressed, and recovered leaf tissue from barley (var. Barbless) and tomato (var. VF 36 ) were analyzed for total chlorophyll, soluble protein, RuDPCase concentration, and RuDPCase specific activity. Water stress caused a reduction in all physiological characteristics measured. The reduction in concentration of chlorophyll, soluble protein and RuDPCase specific activity in both plants paralleled decreased water potential during first wilt. Changes associated with barley plants as compared to tomato first wilt plants were more pronounced. Barley lost 25% more water than tomato. Repeated wilt cycles increased sensitivity of tomato plants to reduction in chlorophyll content, soluble protein concentration, …

Population Dynamics Of Fleas (Siphonaptera) On The Uinta Ground Squirrel, Spermophilus Armatus Kennicott, Dennis I. Anderson

Theses and Dissertations

The Uninta ground squirrel, Spermophilus armatus Kennicott, is the most abundant diurnal rodent in the Wasatch Mountains at the 7,000-9,000 foot level particularly in the campgrounds and picnic areas. Contact between man and the Uninta ground squirrel may be hazardous inasmuch as the causative agent of plague has been isolated from S. armatus and its flea parasites (Public Health Reports, 1937, 1938a, 1938b; Meyer, 1938; Byington, 1940; Allred, 1951; and Beck, 1955). Since these fleas are vectors of sylvatic plague and potential vectors of human plague, detailed knowledge about their population dynamics is desirable.

Embryology And Larval Development Of Acteon Punctocoelata (Carpenter) (Gastropoda, Opisthobranchiata), Scott E. Brown

Theses and Dissertations

Acteon (Rictaxis) punctocoelata (Carpenter) is a primitive opisthobranch mollusc found sporadically in central California bays. The primitive nature of this genus is indicated both geologically and morphologically (Fretter and Graham, 1954 and Morton, 1958). This micro-phagous browser burrows just below the surface of the sandy mudflats, as do its close relatives Harninea, Scaphander, and Philine (Fretter and Graham, 1954). Its strong, sculptured external shell is approximately 1/2 inch long and is encircled with narrow black· bands that follow the whorls around the white shell (Fig. 1).

A Quantitative And Ecological Survey Of The Algae Of Huntington Canyon, Utah, Lorin E. Squires

Theses and Dissertations

A quantitative and ecological study of the algal flora of Huntington Canyon, Emery Co., Utah was conducted from March 1971 to April 1972. Data were collected concerning net plankton, nannoplankton, periphyton and visible attached algae. Certain physical and chemical parameters in the waters of Huntington Creek and a small pond along its course also were measured. The algal flora of Huntington Canyon contains a wide diversity of genera and species. Diatoms are the main constituent of the flora of this stream throughout the year. Hydrurus foetidus is prevalent in the creek in Huntington Canyon from late winter to early summer, …

Peak Temperature Distribution In Steel Plates During Arc-Welding, Bhanuprakash M. Patel

Theses and Dissertations

The welding of steel plays an important role as a major fabricating process in industry. In the field of welding metallurgy, much attention is given to the effects which a welding arc or flame will have on the structure and properties of the metals being joined. The engineer is interested in the intensify and extent of physical changes brought about by the unavoidable heat treatment which accompanies the execution of a weld. In order to gain some quantitative appreciation of the way in which the metallurgical effects of welding depend on welding variables, geometry, and physical properties, considerable attention has …

An Experimental Investigation Of The Relation Between The Cooling Rate And Welding Variables In Fusion Welding, Sujit Biswas

Theses and Dissertations

In the field of welding metallurgy, much attention is given to the effects which the welding arc or flame will have on the structure and properties of the metals being joined. The engineer is interested in the intensity and extent of physical changes brought about by the unavoidable "heat treatment" which accompanies the execution of a weld.

Application Of The Finite Element Method Using The Method Of Weighted Residuals To Two Dimensional Newtonian Steady Flow With Constant Fluid Properties, Mien Ray Chi

Theses and Dissertations

In this thesis we will be concerned with the two-dimensional steady laminar Newtonian fluid flow with constant fluid properties in Cartesian coordinate system. More precisely, we will consider a flow for which the interesting dependent variables, for example, velocity, vorticity, stream function, etc., are expressible as functions of two independent Cartesian coordinates.

Laboratory Rearing, Development And Cytogenetics Of Orchopeas Leucopus (Baker), Robert Francis Allen

Theses and Dissertations

Vector control is fundamental to the suppression and/or eradication of many endemic and epidemic diseases affecting man. The discovery and widespread application of insecticides in vector control programs focused early attention on studies revealing ecological and behavioral characteristics of arthropod vectors. As a consequence of this emphasis, few attempts were made to investigate arthropod cytogenetics. However, recent recognition of the deleterious effects of highly persistent insecticides on the environment and the development of insecticide resistance by vectors of human disease have established the importance of cytogenetics as a base on which programs for control of vector populations may be built …

Raptor Predation On Pocket Gopher Populations By The Use Of Hunting Perches, Robert C. Christensen

Theses and Dissertations

The Northern Pocket Gopher (Thomomyst alpoides) is common on open range lands at high altitudes, and range management personnel have long been confronted with the problem of controlling gopher populations. Although some studies indicate that pocket gophers have little or no injurious effects on range in good condition, other studies show that large populations of these animals can seriously damage seeded ranges and ranges in poor condition (Colorado State University Exp, Stat., 1960). Julander, Low, and Morris (1969) indicate that in areas where gophers have reached populations of 27-39 gophers per acre, forage removal by gophers may be from 4.75 …

The Distribution Of Meyenia Fluviatilis At Lincoln Beach Area Of Utah Lake With Notes On Seasonal Occurrence Of Gemmules, Chadwick E. Smith

Theses and Dissertations

This study of the distribution of the fresh-water sponge, Meyenia fluviatilis, at the Lincoln Beach area of Utah Lake involved the following: First, sampling of the area for the presence or absence of the species. Second, sampling at two separate areas at different depth intervals to determine if the number of sponge colonies and colony size were in any way related to depth. Finally, monthly sampling at one area to determine when gemmules of M. fluviatilis were present in the sponge colonies. Meyenia fluviatilis was found to be commonly distributed in 1-2 m of water on the lower surface of …

The Effects Of Channelization And Water Impoundment On The Macroinvertebrates In The Weber River, Summit County, Utah, Parley V. Winger

Theses and Dissertations

Macroinvertebrate populations in the Weber River, Summit County, Utah, were analyzed to determine what effects channelization resulting from Interstate-80 construction and water impoundment had on the standing crop, species diversity and species composition. Bottom samples were collected monthly from riffle areas in channeled and unchanneled sections and above Echo and Wanship Reservoirs. Macroinvertebrate populations in the channeled areas were similar in standing crop, species diversity and species composition to those in unchanged areas within six months following channelization. Species diversities were higher (d=4.1, 3.7) above the reservoirs than below (d=2.0). The reservoirs restricted the distribution of several species of macroinvertebrates. …

A Study Of The Phylogenetic Relationships Of Agropyron Scribneri, Agropyron Trachycaulum, And Sitanion Hystrix, C. Lorenzo Pope

Theses and Dissertations

Agropyron scribneri Vasey (spreading wheatgrass) is endemic to the Rocky Mountains of the Intermountain West. Each distinct population is widely separeated by valley and desert floors. It is morphologically similar to the hybrid between Agropyron trachycaulum (Link) Malte and Sitanion hystrix between Agropyron trachycaulum (Link) Malte and Sitanion hystrix (Nutt.) J. G. Smith as well as the hybrid, A. trachycaulum x A. scribneri. It appears that A. scribneri may have originated de novo from hybidization products of A. trachycaulum and S. hystrix. Agropyron scribneri appears to be morphologically similar to the population of S. hysterix with which it is associated. …

Lipids Of Fungal Spores, Identification And Metabolism, Jim L. Bushnell

Theses and Dissertations

The lipids of the spores of the Basidiomycetes: Ustilago bullata, Lycoperdon perlatum and Calvatia gigantea were investigated. The spores of U. bullata were found to have hydrocarbons ranging from C_9 to C_24, methyl esters of fatty acids ranging from C_14 to C_24, and free fatty acids from C_14 to C_24. The spores of L. perlatum were found to have few hydrocarbons (C_22 being the predominent one); no methyl esters were detected and the fatty acids were from C_15 to C_18. Long chain aldehydes (C_30) were also detected in low concentration. At the ultrastructural level the Lycoperdon spores were found to …

A Revision Of The Genus Sphaeralcea (Malvaceae) For The State Of Utah, Jane Ardis Murray Jefferies

Theses and Dissertations

It is the attempt of the present writer to present a concise picture of the genus Sphaeralcea as it occurs in the state. Descriptions, a specific key, distribution maps, illustrations and pertinent synonomy are presented.

Characterization Of Field Populations Of Magarites Pupillus (Gould) (Gastropoda, Prosobranchia), Stephen Craig Schroeter

Theses and Dissertations

Field populations of Margarites pupillus (Gould), a numerically abundant prosobranch mollusc occuring on rocky shores in Puget Sound, Washington, have previously received little autecological attention. Seawater table studios and SCUBA observations led to the following conclusions: Populations of Margarites are primarily subtidal. Population density and growth are directly related to algal canopy density. Algal canopy may function in reducing predator efficiency, Margarites populations have a 1:1 sex-reatio and no size dimorphism. Sexually mature individuals live for at least two years, and possibly more than four years.

Helminths Of Sceloporus Lizards In The Great Basin And Upper Colorado Plateau Of Utah, Richard Carlyle Pearce

Theses and Dissertations

This study was prompted by the scarcity of information on helminths in Sceloporus lizards of Utah. It reports these worms and includes references to parasites of reptiles in the appendix. A microscopic examination of the coelom, mesenteries, liver, lungs, esophagus, stomach, and intestines of 55 lizards was made, but helminths were recovered only from stomachs and intestines. Examination of S. graciosus yielded Opchoristica scelopori, a cestode found in the duodenum, and Cyrtosomum penneri, C. readi, and C. heynemani, three nematodes of the cecum. The latter two are new nematodes for this host species. Examination of S. undulatus yielded three new …

Enzymatic Synthesis Of Oligoribonucleotides Of Defined Base Sequence, Bronwyn Geraldine Hughes

Theses and Dissertations

A possible method for the synthesis of ordered oligoribonucleotides involves primer-dependent polynucleotide phosphorylase (PNPase) synthesis using the RNase A or T1 resistant N-cyclohexyl-N'-β(4-methylmorpholinium)ethylcarbodiimide chloride (CMC-Cl) derivatives of uridine or guanosine containing primers. Thus, CMC-UpA, CMC-GpA, CMC-UpCpC, CMC-GpApC, and ApApApApU-CMC were prepared and studied as primers for PNPase in 15 min 14C-ADP polymerization reactions and also in 6-10 hr synthesis reactions. The CMC-primers were not suitable primers for PNPase catalyzed synthesis reactions for either time. The PNPases used in such studies were contaminated with nuclease that showed the following order of susceptibility: UpA > CpC, GpA > ApU, ApA. Even a highly purified …

The Effects Of Temperatures And Chemicals On The Oocysts Of Eimeria Stiedae, Charles Larry Keehner

Theses and Dissertations

A study was made of the effects of temperatures and chemicals on the unsporulated and sporulated oocysts of Eimeria stiedae. In general, oocysts were affected by temperatures lower than -10 C and above +39 C, while normal development occurred between these temperatures. Unsporulated oocysts were more tolerant to temperature extremes, as they survived up to 8 days at 39 C and 12 days at -28 C. Sporulated oocysts were killed after 24 hours storage at 39 C and 4 days at -28 C. Oocyst resistance to low temperatures was not improved if unsporulated and sporulated oocysts were conditioned before and …

The Latter-Day Saint Mission To India: 1851-1856, R. Lanier Britsch

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.

Some Glimpses Of The Past: The Swiss Benevolent Society Of Chicago 1872-19972, Leo Schelbert

Swiss American Historical Society Newsletter

Only some 130 years ago Chicago, now a sprawling metropolis of the Midwest, began to grow from a small prairie seaport on lake Michigan into a thriving American city. Many Swiss immigrants followed the trail of the thousands of newcomers to the emerging town who either hailed from the Atlantic seaport states and from Midwestern rural communities or who had crossed the Atlantic to become settlers of the white man's New world. By 1870 the city counted some 298,977 inhabitants, at the same date some 1,435 Swiss had settled in Cook County, many of whom lived in Chicago.

News From The President, Heinz K. Meier

Swiss American Historical Society Newsletter

1. New Members

I am happy to report that we have a stead trickle of new members of SAHS. The following persons have joined our society in recent months. We welcome them among us:

Introductory Pages, Byu Studies

BYU Studies

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To The Glory Of God: Mormon Essays On Great Issues Truman G. Madsen And Charles D. Tate, Jr., Eds., Edward Geary

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.

Sunday Morning In March, Ted Ridenhour

BYU Studies

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Nightfall At Nauvoo Samuel W. Taylor, Neal E. Lambert

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.

Frederick Granger Williams Of The First Presidency Of The Church, Frederick G. Williams

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.

Full Issue

Swiss American Historical Society Newsletter

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Β-Delayed Proton Decay Of 9c, David D. Allred, John E. Esterl, J. C. Hardy, R. G. Sextro, Joseph Cerny

Faculty Publications

The delayed-proton spectrum following the β decay of 9C (t1/2=126.5±1.0 msec) was found to consist primarily of a continuum extending from 13 to 1.5 MeV, the latter being the lowest energy observed. In addition to the previously observed peaks at 9.28 and 12.30 MeV (C.M.), possible peaks between 3 and 7 MeV have been tentatively identified.

End Matter, Vol. 32 No. 2

Great Basin Naturalist

No abstract provided.

Rotary Engine Designs Based On A Particular Off-Set Cavity/Rotor System, M. Dean Black

Theses and Dissertations

The subject of this thesis is a family of rotary engines, each consisting of a two-tipped rotor turning about an off-center axis within a nearly round cavity.