Browsing 1910-1919 Theses (MU) by Thesis Advisor "Whitten, J. C. (John Charles), 1866-1922"
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The development of the fruit tree as influenced by the season of transplanting
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1916)There seems to be a conflict of opinion as to that part of the dormant season in which fruit trees may be transplanted with the greatest assurance of success. There is perhaps not a month from October to May that has not ... -
Factors favoring or opposing injuries from transplanting
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1918)"The purpose of this investigation was to determine the factors favoring or opposing the injuries following the transplanting of vegetables. The factors dealt with in this study were as follows: (a) The relation of moisture ... -
Investigation of the rest period of seeds
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1913)In all plants, including fungi and algae, as well as higher forms, this periodicity of growth, due to season, nutrition, environment, etc., is seen. Practically all temperate zone plants exhibit a yearly periodicity. The ... -
The killing of plant tissue by low temperature
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1914)The term freezing to death is applied to a very specific set of phenomena in plants. With all plant tissues, when a certain temperature is reached very shortly after thawing, it will be found that the tissue has taken on ... -
Relation of the physical structure of the fruit bud of the peach to hardiness.
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1912)The purpose of this research is to determine the relationship of the structure of fruit buds of the peach to hardiness, and, to add to the general knowledge regarding death of plant tissue resulting from exposure to low ... -
Statistical determination of the response of apple trees to cultural methods
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1918)Text from page 1: "Within recent years the subject of orchard tillage has come to be one of much interest to the fruit growers. It is only within the last few decades that tillage has been regarded as important. This may ... -
A study in the marketing of perishable fruit
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1915)The strawberry industry has been a large factor in the development of the Ozark region. Its success is dependent upon the proper solution of a great variety of problems which cannot be solved by the growers, the shipping ... -
A study of trunk injuries and diseases of apple trees
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1914)Owing to the prevalence of canker diseases in Missouri apple orchards, and the untold damage which they are causing, the growers are asking for information that will enable them to combat these diseases successfully. It ... -
Winter structure and development of apple buds
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1917)Text from page 2: Practical orchard experience shows that much can be done to regulate the fruitfulness of trees. It is apparent, therefore, that if the fruit grower wishes to understand the factors and influences which ...