The Effects of X-Rays Upon the Roots of Zea Mays

Author

Bernard Louis Wolfe, Marquette University

Date of Award

6-1937

Degree Type

Bachelors Essay

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Department

Biological Sciences

First Advisor

Eugene S. McDonough

Second Advisor

William J. Grace

Abstract

Since. the discovery of X-rays by Rontgen in 1895, the majority of published papers dealing with the influence of these rays on plant life have considered their general effects on physiological processes including rate of seed germination and growth, respiration, and movements. A large number of investigators have worked on the morphological and cytological aspects while comparatively few workers have been interested in the histological effects of the stimulated tissues. The purpose of this thesis is to show the histological, morphological, and cytological effects of X-rays upon the root tips or the Zea Mays as well as the effects these rays have in stimulating the growth of the roots.

Comments

A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment for The Degree of Bachelor of Science, COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS, MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Recommended Citation

Wolfe, Bernard Louis, "The Effects of X-Rays Upon the Roots of Zea Mays" (1937). Bachelors’ Theses. 1484.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/bachelor_essays/1484