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A Study Of Origins And Ecological Features Of Hardy, Cultivated, Herbaceous Plants Of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Dorothy Elaine Witheck

Bachelors’ Theses

Gardeners have always been interested in herbaceous plants, chiefly because of their beauty and usefulness. As a result of the great popularity, a large number of attractive varieties have been produced through centuries of' cultivation, selection and breeding. Very early agricultural and medical demands stimulated an interest in the plants, and as early as 372-287 B.C. Theophrastus, a pupil of Aristotle, described about 460 cultivated plants and classified them as herbs, undershrubs, shrubs and trees. Much of the work accomplished by the ancient Greeks was lost and it was not until the sixteenth century that renewed enthusiasm for the study …

A Study Of The Anatomical Structure Of The 6mm Wall-Eyed Pike, Richard E. Roche

Bachelors’ Theses

The following is a detailed study of the 6 mm Wall-eyed Pike. The organs and organ systems are presented and discussed in the same serial order that they appear in the embryo beginning at the anterior end and proceeding posteriorly. There has apparently been very little work done on the embryology of the Wall-eyed Pile for the literature contains only one article that is even closely related to this problem. In 1890 Reighard made a general study of the development of the Wall-eyed Pike from the time of fertilization to the fully grown adult. He did not, however, make any …

Inbreeding And Selectional Studies Of Drosophila Melanogaster, Marian Cecilia Dellers

Bachelors’ Theses

The eyeless gene of Drosophila, which causes in general a reduction of the size of the eye in the adult fly, does not seem to produce a constant effect. Thus among the offspring of one pair of flies many phenotypes will be found, flies with reduced eyes of various sizes and flies with one or both eyes completely missing. The purpose of this series of experiments was to investigate the genetical and environmental factors involved in the modification of the results produced by the eyeless gene and to determine their relative importance, especially through selective breeding in the direction of …

The Effect Of Sulfanilamide On The Spleen, Kidney, And Erythrocytes Of The Albino Rat, Paul M. Bergen

Bachelors’ Theses

Sulfanilamide today is recognized somewhat as a magical drug since it is being used in the cure of so many different diseases. Therefore it was my desire to experiment with it. The problem which the author has endeavored to solve has been, as the title implies, just what effect the drug has upon the blood, the cells of the spleen and the kidney. It has been my aim to verify or refute the findings of experimenters who have delved in the field previous to my experimentation, l and to attempt to give some explanation for the findings.

Colorless Fuchsin: A Staining Technique For The Salivary Gland Chromosomes Of Drosophila Melanogaster, Gordon I. Koehler

Bachelors’ Theses

The chromosome theory of heredity opened a large field for both cytologists and geneticists. They looked to the day when someone would find an organism in which the chromosomes were so large that it would be possible to see Qualitative differences along their length corresponding to the different genes which they knew must be present at these points. Before 1932, methods and materials to show these chromosomes to any appreciable extent had, however, not yet been devised. Competent observers using the finest of optical equipment, and the most refined techniques of staining could see little at the time of nuclear …

Culture Media For Drosophila, Joseph L. Himmelreich

Bachelors’ Theses

In the work with Culture Media for Drosophila the author was interested in producing a medium that was not expensive, easy to prepare, and one that would produce mature and hardy flies.

Scientific Illustration, Alys Leontine D'Avesne

Master's Theses

It may be somewhat difficult at first glance to understand the essential character of the relationship of art to science, and especially to the natural sciences. Without illustration it would be impossible either to learn or to teach these sciences . Drawings are needed in the classroom and in the laboratory to aid the teacher, and they are perhaps even more important in individual research where there is no teacher present to guide and to instruct the student .

Scientific illustration is not only an aid to teaching, it teaches by itself when properly executed. In cases where verbal description …

Some Aspects Of Evolutionary Theory, George M. Robertson

Fort Hays Studies Series

The present contribution is not a unified account, but is a series of essays dealing with some aspects, but is a series of essays dealing with some aspects of evolutionary theory.

The Effect Of Climate And Different Grazing And Dusting Intensities Upon The Yield Of The Short Grass Prairies In West Central Kansas, Marvin L. Lacey

Master's Theses or Doctor of Nursing Practice

The purpose of this problem was to determine the effect of climate, amount of dusting, and degree of grazing by livestock and grasshoppers upon the quantity and quality of forage produced by various short grass pastures in west-central Kansas.

The Incidence Of Trichinella Spiralis In The Diaphragms Of Swine From The Louisville Abattoirs., Stuart Lyle Adams

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Trichinosis is a disease caused by the parasitic nematode Trichinella spiralis. When meat containing encysted larvae is consumed the cysts are dissolved by the action of the gastric juice in the stomach and the larvae migrate to the intestine where they mature, copulate and give birth to living young within a week of the original infection. The larvae enter the lymph spaces and are carried to the thoracic duct from which they reach the venous circulation and thence the arterial circulation by way of the heart and the pulmonary capillaries. From the arterial blood the larvae enter most of the …

Activity Of Papain On Gelatin Mixtures, Edward J. Ruschmann

Bachelors’ Theses

Within the Marquette chemical laboratories under the direction and supervision of Dr. John R. Koch, professor and head of the Chemistry Department, many noteworthy advances in enzyme chemistry have been achieved. A new type all glass, single unit viscometer was developed and perfected by Koch and now is the basis of the study of enzyme activity by viscometric methods. The use of this viscometer is not limited solely to work in these laboratories but has also been used with great success in bating and brewing.

Utilization Of Peptones And Peptone Fractions By Bacteria, Margaret E. Mcmaster

Open Access Master's Theses (through 2010)

An attempt was made to determine the minimum concentration of the different peptones which are necessary to support the growth of a group of aerobic microorganisms. The medium for this experiment was semi-solid glucose peptone agar, with the peptone being varied in amount and kind.

1. The growth supporting properties of the peptones under investigation varied a great deal.
2. The minimum concentration of peptone necessary for the growth of Shigella dysenteriae, Proteus vulgaris, Streptococcus lactis, and Salmonella pullorum was determined.
3. Peptones appear to contain a substance which is toxic to Salmonella pullorum or else they lack a growth …

The Early Basis Of Subsistence Of Indians In The Plains Area, Joe D. Reed

Biology ETDs

The fundamental purpose of this paper is to present the picture of early food economy among the Indians of the Plains. In order to accomplish this task the procedure has been to present: (1) a brief study of the tribal groups with special emphasis upon their early history and movements, followed by (2) a general picture of Plains food economy with regard to the sequence and tribal units. The important subjects within this second category have to do with buffalo utilization, agriculture and the gathering to wild plant food; (3) a listing of the various wild plant and animal foods …

The Life History Of Side-Oats Grama Grass And Variations In Its Growth At Hays, Kansas, When Grown From Seed Produced In Different Parts Of The Great Plains Region, Harold Hopkins

Master's Theses or Doctor of Nursing Practice

This study, which covered a period of two years, was originated in order to learn more of the merits and faults of side-oats grama grass as a revegetation and soil conservation plant in the Great Plains Region. It was suggested by the fact that there is a definite need for more knowledge about the native grasses which are potential revegetation plants of the Great Plains. An attempt was made to find as many growth habits of the species as possible, and a comparison was made in the growth, development, and forage production of plants grown from seed produced in different …

The Economic And Physiological Significance Of The Effect Of Rootone On Dutch White Clover, Mary Alice Lord

Biology Honors Papers

This 35 page thesis examines the effect of the synthetic growth hormone Rootone on the Dutch White Clover plant.

A Discussion Of Multicolor Stains, Bryce C. Cochran

Biology Honors Papers

This 13 page thesis discusses the need for staining in histological procedures and examines the use of multicolored stains to identify tissues and parts of cells.

The Effects On Rye And Alfalfa Of Magnesium, Calcium, And Potassium Deficiencies In Regard To The Presence Or Absence Of Rootone, Alice Glancy

Biology Honors Papers

This 12 page thesis outlines an experiment to correlate possible relationships between magnesium, calcium, and potassium and the commercial plant hormone mixture Rootone.

The Finishing Of The Stained Slide: A Discussion Of The Various Mounting Media And A Brief Excursion Into The Newer Substitutes For Cover Glasses, Jean Clawson

Biology Honors Papers

This 32 page thesis examines steps in the preparation of microscopic slides, the choice and history of various slide media and substitutes for cover glasses.

Fetal Ossification And Staining In The Chick Embryo, Felix E. Karpinski Jr.

Biology Honors Papers

This 32 page thesis examines fetal ossification and staining in the chick embryo, including development, incubation, formation of the mesoderm and skeleton and methods for removal and fixation.

Artificial Parthenogenesis In Rana Pipiens, Frank A. Lippi Jr.

Biology Honors Papers

This 39 page thesis provides a history of artificial parthenogenetic experiments and examines the technique by using frogs' eggs.

Studies On The Food Habits And Behavior Of The Thirteen-Lined Ground Squirrel (Citellus Tridecemlineatus Tridecemlineatus (Mitchell)) In The Laboratory, Mary Elizabeth Schmitt

Bachelors’ Theses

The scientific name first applied to the thirteen-lined ground squirrel was Scuirus tridecemlineatus by Mitchell in 1821. The same species has also been referred to as Spermophilus tridecemlineatus. At the present time it is recognized as belonging to the genus Cltellus and the species is divided into geographical races. Most of the middle western part of North America is the natural habitat of the thirteen-lined ground squirrel — Cltellus tridecemlineatus tridecemlineatus. So greatly have they increased with the expansion of cultivated areas and so vast is their destruction to growing crops that they have created a situation that must be …

Studies Of The Histology Of The Digestive System Of The Reptiles, Dorothy Ruth Marie Kaduck

Bachelors’ Theses

The normal histology or the Vertebrates as a group is not as wall known as is generally supposed, and in many cases we find that our meagre knowledge rests upon uncertain investigations and vague generalized studies. Among all of the classes· of Vertebrates, with the possible exception of the Pisces, the Reptilia represent the major gap in our information.

The Development Of The Sporangium Of Aspidium (Cyrtomium) Falcatum, Rita Thorpe

Bachelors’ Theses

It is the purpose of the writer in this thesis, to describe the development of the sporangium of Aspidium (Cyrtomium) falcatum, and to observe some of the cytological features of the sporogenous cells.

The Effects Of A Carbohydrate Deficient Diet On The Mouse, Walter Rudolph Sala

Bachelors’ Theses

Deficient diets have been used extensively as the basis for zoological experiments concerning the metabolism, and dietary requirements of individual animals. The majority of this work has been carried on with the rat as the subject, and resulting external physical variations as the experimental aim. The writer used the mouse as his subject, but, since no literature was available concerning this animal, a few similar experiments performed on the rat will be cited.

The Direct Action Of Ovarian Follicular Hormone On The Uterus And Appendages Of The Mouse, William L. Backus

Bachelors’ Theses

The investigation dealt with the direct action of ovarian follicular hormone, ESTROLIN, on the uteri, the oviducts, and the ovaries of normal female albino mice.

The Thorax Musculature Of The Tenebrio Molitor, Francis L. Boyle

Bachelors’ Theses

Very little, if any, work has been done on the thorax musculature in · the larvae stage of insects. The work that has been done has been confined mostly to the muscles of the abdominal region. From this work it has been found that extraordinary differences in muscle pattern occur often between larvae and adult stages of the same species. Since the muscles of all insects are more or less comparatively the same, what is true of one .will be generally true of another. There may be slight variations found between the abdominal segments and head segments but these differences …

A Study Of The Development Of The Mitosis And The Chromosome Count In Tropaeolum Majus L., Kenneth B. Eggert

Bachelors’ Theses

Toranosuke Sugiura (1926) published a study on Meiosis in Tropaeolum majus L in which he found the number of chromo­somes in the pollen mother cells to be 14. In the post­ synaptic phase, there were four aired chromosomes forming long rods. The other univalent ones formed shorter rods of irregular form.

The Effect Of Irradiation Upon The Fecundity Of Drosophila Melanogaster, Arnt M. Erickson

Bachelors’ Theses

Many animals and plants are being subjected to irradiation of various types with the object of discovering the effect upon the development of the organism. This type of experimentation is still in its initial stages. The considerations which led to the choice of the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, for the investigation were briefly the following: (a) its small size which insures that all parts of the ~ animal will receive approximately equal exposures to the radiations; (b} the fact that it passes through a pupal stage during which it may be conveniently manipulated in such irradiation work; (c) the …

The Effect Of Vitamin B1 On The Growth Of Paramecium Multimicronucleatum, Irene Alma Herbst

Bachelors’ Theses

The effect of Vitamins on the growth and development of plants and animals has created a great deal of interest in the scientific world.

Cytological Variances In The Variegated Tropaeolum, Leonard F. Laskowski Jr.

Bachelors’ Theses

Tropaeolum majus and Tropaeolum minus, our common garden Nasturtiums, which are native to Peru, have been studied to some extent as to their heriditary characteristics in regards to the leaf and flower but little work has been accomplished on the cytological variances of the variegated and the non-variegated leaved varieties.