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Growth and development in inert non-aqueous liquidsA preview is presented of the survival and growth capabilities of higher plants in non-aqueous, inert liquids. The two media which were used are mineral (white) oil and fluorochemical inert liquid FC-75. Both liquids dissolve oxygen and carbon dioxide readily, but are insoluble in water. Consequently, plants submerged in these liquids are capable of gas exchange with the atmosphere, but possess a water impermeable coating the dimensions of which are determined by the size of the liquid holding container. In a sense, growing plants in a tank of mineral oil imparts on them a cuticle. Plants plus prescribed volumes of water were innoculated into mineral oil. Organisms with minimal water supplied could then be observed. Also, submersed plants covered with an oil slick were shown to be capable of growth in dessicating atmospheres.
Document ID
19740012604
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other
Authors
Siegel, S. M. (Hawaii Univ. Honolulu, HI, United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1974
Subject Category
Biosciences
Report/Patent Number
PAPER-36
Accession Number
74N20717
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGL-12-001-042
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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