Nine experiments were conducted during 1964 and 1965 to study
the methods of reproduction and mode of spread of sago pondweed
(Potamogeton pectinatus) in irrigation systems.
Frequent treatments of sago pondweed foliage with aromatic
solvent greatly reduced the number of tubers in the substratum of
an irrigation canal. However, complete...
Young's modulus, often called the modulus of elasticity,
gives a measure of the stiffness of a material to
an imposed load.
The modulus of a wooden beam is most often obtained
by destructive tests which destroy the specimen. If a
practical method can be found to measure Young's modulus
non-destructively,...
Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus is a small parasitic bacterium present
in soil, mud, and aquatic habitats. Due to its lysis of Gramnegative
bacteria, an important role in soil ecology has been suggested
for this organism. A study of effects of herbicides upon
Bdellovibrio might consequently be of considerable value.
In this study...
The purposes of this investigation were twofold:
1. To determine important criteria for making a selection of
course content in general biology.
2. To ascertain what should be the content emphasis in
biology for the purposes of general education at the freshman
college level.
The literature pertinent to the problem...
Studies were conducted to determine the extent and nature of
sub-lethal effects of herbicides on plant growth. At least one
herbicide from each major chemical class of herbicides was evaluated
under greenhouse conditions. Oat plants were grown in sand
culture to eliminate soil interferences. Herbicides were applied
pre-emergence in nutrient...
In early May of 1969 a corn screening trial was established on the East Farm Experiment Station near Corvallis. The purpose of the trial was to determine the effectiveness and safety of a series of experimental herbicides.