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nioto, H. P. Kortschak, D. Takahashi, F. M. Ashton, and R. E. ColemanPhysiology growth habit, nutritional requirements, Volume 8, edited by A. S . CRAFTS, and commercial aspects, 256 citations; LEONARDZiACHLIS, and JOHN G. “Mass Culture of Algae,” H. Tamiya TORRET. Annual Reviews Inc., -describes methods of mass culture Palo Alto. Calif., 1957. 477 pages. that may bring industrialization in near S7.00. Reviewed by P. \V. ZIMfuture; > m m ? r f A s and A. E. HITCHCOCK, “Permeability of Plant Cells.” R. Boyce Thompson Institute, Yonkers Collander; 3, N. Y. “Physiology of Phloem,” K. Esau, H. B. Currier, and V. I. CheadleTHIS \,olunie contains 19 selected translocation associated with metabolic topics in the field of plant physiology, energy; written by reviewers who are qualified “Physiological Ecology,” W. D. Billin each subject. There is a preface ings-stresses microenvironment studb y the new editor about the purpose ies; of this and previous volumes, and he “Physiological Genetics,” H. J. Teas describes plans for future volumes. -examples of joint application of An introductory chapter by W.J. V. physiology and genetics; Osterhout on “The Use of Aquatic “Effects of Antibiotics on Plants,” Plants in the Study of Some FundaP. W. Brian-classifies literature on mental Problems” concerns ion-extoxic effects; change phenomena. Other chapters, “Soluble Oxidases and Their Funcauthors, and reviewers’ comments are tions,” W. D. Bonner, Jr.-critical as follows: review. “Apparent Free Space,” G. E. Briggs As with the seven previous volumes, and R. N, Robertson-terminology dethis review will be a very useful reffined and discussed in relation to erence book. solute uptake; “Mineral Nutrition of Plants,” H. G. Gauch-absorption, translocation, and LITERATURE AVA I LABLE function of specific elements; “Nitrogen Metabolism in Plants: Automatic Filling Machine. Ten Years in Retrospect,” F. C. StewSpecifications of six Geyer customard and J. K. Pollard-recent advances built automatic filling machines for relating to chromatography and radiosemiliquids and semisolids given in autography are also included; new folder. Machines fill up to 250 “Photochemistry of Chlorophyll,” J. containers per minute and are easily L. Rosenberg-in zjitro and in ~ i v o cleaned or changed over to different studies of chlorophyll, especially senproducts. All machines illustrated can sitized oxidation-reduction reactions be equipped with “no jar-no fill” deincluding flash illumination; vices. For copy of folder “fa-58,’’ “Biochemistry of Chloroplasts in write Dept. A&F, THE FILLERMARelation to the Hill Reaction,” K. A. CHISE Co., INC., 10 Penn Ave., RockClendenning-describes methods and ledge, Philadelphia 11, Pa. results obtained with purified prepaBagger for Fertilizers. Fills bags rations of chloroplasts; with pelleted, granular, and meal“Auxin Relations in Roots,” B. Aberg type fertilizers at speeds u p to 24 -critical review of auxin regulation of 100-lb. bags per minute. Weight root growth; tolerances average +2 oz. Write “The History and Physiological AcDept. A&F, BEMISBRO.BAGCo., 305 tion of the Gibberellins,” B. B. Stowe 27th Ave., N.E., Minneapolis 18, and T. Yamaki-comprehensive review Zlinn. of work on a new subject with 202 citations; Glass Pipe and Fittings. Compre“Stock and Scion Relations,” W . S. hensive 44-page illustrated manual has Rogers and A. B. Beakbane-nutrition, sections on design, engineering, and morphology, and physiological effects installation. Has approximately 75 on growth and fruiting; charts, graphs, photographs, and line “Ascent of Sap,”-K. N. H. Greenidge drawings. Contains recommendations -results associate ascent of sap within and data on temperature, pressure living wood by unknown mechanism; drop and weight, thermal expansion, “Drought Resistance in Plants and and operating stresses. Bull. PE-3 Physiological Processes,” W. S. Iljin; may be obtained from Dept. A&F, “The Sugarcane Plant,” G. 0. Burr, PLAST EQUIPMENTSALES, CORNISG C. E. Hartt, H. W . Brodie, T. TaniGLASS\YORKS, Corning, N. Y.
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Price list. Catalog and price list covers line of rare sugars, amino acids, laboratory reagents, and biochemicals. Also included are specifications for most of the products. Dept. A&F, PFAXSTIEHL LABORATORIES, INC., 104 Lakeview Ave., Waukegan, Ill. Sieve Shaker. Low cost sieve shaker gives same accurate and complete sieving of all types of materials as larger, heavier, and more costly shakers. Can be used for all types of field, laboratory, and production sieving or grading operations on materials such as soils, sand, gravel, and similar granular or powdery substances. Available in either hand operated or motorized models. Write Dept. A&F, SOILTEST,ING.,4711 W.North Ave.. Chicago 39, Ill. . Sifters. Bulletin describes complete line of sifters and gyrating screens. Construction details include ball-cleaning device. Also contains information on standard and special designs; models that meet dairy, food. and other industry sanitation requirements. Sifters incorporate sifting and pneumatic delivery of product. Brush sifters and power screens available. Request Bull. 957, Dept. A&F, THE J. H. DAY Co., 3932 Beech St., Cincinnati 12, Ohio. Thermal Processor. Difficult problems frequently encountered in processing viscous fluids and time-at-temperature sensitive materials largely eliminated by new processor. Twentyfour-page, illustrated catalog depicts physical properties and characteristics of viscous liquids, and includes flow sheets of applications involving such processes as concentration, deaeration. distillation, stripping, deodorization, evaporation, desolventization, and homogenization. Also includes details of engineering and operating data. Ask for booklet on Turba-Film Mark I1 Processor, Dept. A&F, RODNEY HUUTMACHINE Co., Orange, Mass. Weed and Brush Control. Booklet features chart listing more than 50 common woody plants controllable with 2,4-D and 2,4,5-T, and combinations of these chemicals, and the recommended foliage spray for each. Formulations make possible yearround programs of foliage, basal, and stump spraying for maximum weed and brush control along railroad rights-of-way, pipelines, and industrial sites, Write Mrs. Sharon Clayton, Dept. A&F, Organic Chemicals Division, MONSANTOCHEMICALCO., St. Louis 24, hlo.
