Controlled differentiation of foliar sclereids inFagraea fragrans

Zusammenfassung Die Blätter vonFagraea fragrans enthalten polymorphe Sklereide Indolyl-Essigsäure (IES) in einer Konzentration von 0,125% hemmt die Verholzung der Sklereiden, höhere IES-Konzentrationen unterdrücken die Bildung der Sklereiden vollständig.     

The effects of a juvenile hormone analogue on the male reproductive organs of the red cotton bug,Dysdercus cingulatus (Heteroptera)

Summary The maleDysdercus cingulatus F., when treated with the JHa, methyl-3, 7, 11-trimethyl-7, 11-dichloro-2-dodecenoate, showed striking morphological deformities in the gonads, such as formation of additional apical growth on the testes, highly deformed, reduced vasa deferentia and accessory glands.Acknowledgments. We wish to thank Prof. P. Ramchender Rao, Head, Department of Zoology, Osmania University for facilities and encouragement. The financial assistance to P. Judson and B. Julius Divakar by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi is gratefully acknowledged.     

Identification of two new metabolites of caffeine in the rat urine

Résumé L'acide 1, 3, 7-triméthyldihydro-urique et la 3, 6, 8-triméthylallantoïne ont été identifiés comme métabolites nouveaux de la cafféine dans l'urine de rat.     

A rapid micro radial electrophoretic method of protein separation on cellulose acetate membranes

Summary A new rapid micromethod for protein separation under a radial electric field is described. As many as 12 rabbit serum samples could be separated in 4–6 min.The authors are thankful to Dr P.K. Ramachandran, Defence Research and Development Establishment, Gwalior, for the sustained interest and helpful suggestions.     

Toxicity ofParthenium hysterophorus L. to cattle and buffaloes

Summary Parthenium hysterophorus L., when fed to buffalo bull calves and cross bred bull calves resulted in acute toxicity leading to death. The former animals developed severe dermatitis. Autopsy revealed ulceration of alimentary tract. Extensive pathological changes were noticed in liver, kidney and skin.Acknowledgments. We thank, Dr Satish Dhawan and Mr M. A. Sethu Rao for their keen interest. The help rendered by Bangalore City Corporation authorities in the supply of Parthenium is gratefully acknowledged.     

The antigenicity of sheep follicle-stimulating hormone

Résumé L'hormone folliculaire ovine (FSH) purifiée révèle la présence d'antigènes d'hormone lutéinare (LH) et de ceux du sérum ovin. L'antigène LH fait partie de ces derniers. L'absorption des antigènes d'antisérum de l'FSH avec le sérum ovin, élimine l'antigène qui accompagne ceux de l'hormone folliculaire ovine, de l'hormone lutéinaire et du sérum ovin. Ce fait suggère que le sérum ovin agit comme l'hormone lutéinaire. L'antisérum d'hormone lutéinaire est capable d'éliminer l'antigène d'hormone lutéinaire et les antigènes d'hormone folliculaire ovine. Cela signifie que l'un des andigènes du sérum ovin qui est présent aussi dans l'hormone folliculaire ovine, provient de l'hormone lutéinaire. Nos études en cours tendent à vérifier ce fait.     

Inhibition of arginase in sheep brain homogenates by some L-amino acids

Summary The effect of 16 L-amino acids on the activity levels of arginase in sheep brain homogenates was studied. The amino acids leucine, valine, lysine, and ornithine inhibited arginase activity significantly. The other amino acids tested did not show a significant influence on arginase activity. The inhibition was related to the carbon chain length of the amino acids.     

Effect of fluoride on in vivo nitrate reduction in rice leaves (Oryza sativa L.)

Summary Fluoride had no effect on in vitro nitrate reductase activity in rice leaves, but in vivo activity was strongly inhibited. It is suggested that fluoride brings about this inhibition by adversely affecting the physiological NADH generating system required for in vivo nitrate reduction.Acknowledgments. We thank Dr M.S. Naik for useful suggestions and discussion. C.S.R. is grateful to Indian Council of Agricultural Research for a Senior Research Fellowship.