Search for dissertations about: "Euglena gracilis"
Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words Euglena gracilis.
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1. The surface complex of Euglena gracilis. Involvement in cellular movements and biochemical and molecular analyses of the components
Abstract : The flagellate Euglena gracilis shows rhythms in phototaxis and cell shape changes between oblong and round. Artificial UV-B radiation of 0.5 W m-2 caused a loss in phototaxis, but the peak of activity occurred at the same time as for control cells. READ MORE
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2. Effects of wood ash on freshwater organisms and aquatic forest ecosystems
Abstract : Wood ash application (WAA) has been recommended mainly for two reasons; i) to avoid depletion of minerals in the soil due to whole tree harvest in the forestry and ii) to mitigate harmful effects of acidification of soil and surface waters. In conclusion, the effects on terrestrial ecosystems and, especially, tree growth, can be attributed to the properties of the ash, the dose applied and the specific site at which the ash is applied. READ MORE