10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PULVINUS»
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pulvinus in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
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1
The Power of Movement in Plants
same pulvinus and in different individuals. In the accompanying figures, A and B (
Fig. 64), we have views of the epidermis * in the middle part of the petioles of two
seedlings, in which the pulvinus was for this species well developed. They offer ...
Charles Darwin, Sir Francis Darwin, 1897
2
Déliberations Et Mémoires de la Société Royale Du Canada
It therefore follows that this contraction must be stronger along the lower side of
the pulvinus in the ratio given, and hence a tendency to curvature of the pulvinus
downward. This, though slight, may often be noticed. The tension in the tissue of
...
3
Scientific Memoirs by Officers of the Medical and Sanitary ...
Spreading action in the pinnules of that pinna ; action in its secondary pulvinus ;
action in the primary pulvinus, and spreading action in the distal pinna of the
affected side ; action in the opposite distal pinna. Spreading action in the
pinnules ...
India. Medical department, 1888
4
Mechanism of Movement in Cucurbita, Vitis and Robinia
Wood and Bast 16.50 " " 23.00 " " Parenchyma of Pulvinus 80.65 " " 171.25 " "
From this it appears that, leaving the pith altogether out of consideration, as of no
mechanical importance, whatever tension is produced in the vascular bundles, ...
David Pearce Penhallow, 1886
5
Charles Darwin's Works: The power of movement in plants
same pulvinus and in different individuals. In the accompanying figures, A and B (
Fig. 64), we have views of the epidomis* in the middle part of the petioles of two
seedlings, in whicli the pnlvinus was for this species well developed. They offer ...
Charles Darwin, Sir Francis Darwin, 1896
6
Works of Charles Darwin: The power of movement in plants
hardly be a doubt that the pulvinus was becoming rudimentary and tending to
disappear; and this accounts for its great variability in structure and function. ~ In
the following table some measurements of the cells in fairly well-developed
pulvini ...
7
Plant Electrophysiology: Signaling and Responses
motor cells of the leaflets a coupling between them is necessary. We will discuss
and model this coupling between the pulvinus cells. We will also discuss systems
of models to achieve such coordinated movement of motor cells in the pulvinus.
Alexander G. Volkov, 2012
D.-P. Häder, M. Lebert. turgor-mediated reorientation in space. These tissues are
organized in a distinct, well delimited pulvinus. 25.3.2.1 Structural features The
pulvinus is strategically located for moving the part of the leaf which it subtends.
D.-P. Häder, M. Lebert, 2001
9
Illustrated Veterinary Anatomical Nomenclature
D 8 Tela subcutanea limbi [Pulvinus limbi, Un]. The subcutaneous tissue of the
limbus which may be slightly raised to form a bandlike cushion, Pulvinus limbi. D
9 Corona. The bandlike proximal segment of the claw or hoof deep and distal to ...
Oskar Schaller, Gheorghe M. Constantinescu, 2007
10
Charles Darwin's Collection (18 Books):
Inthese seedlings there couldhardlybe a doubt that the pulvinus was becoming
rudimentary andtending to disappear; and this accounts for its great variabilityin
structure and function. In thefollowing Table some measurements of the cells in ...
6 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PULVINUS»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
pulvinus is used in the context of the following news items.
How to make the most of house plants
It's common in arrowroots for the base of the leaf to be swollen into something called a pulvinus – that's akin to a knee joint, and allows the plant to move ... «The Guardian, Feb 15»
Question Corner
Here changes of potassium flux along the dorsal and ventral cells of the pulvinus due to the far red aerobic phytochromal responses bring about the changes of ... «The Hindu, Mar 14»
Snakes And The Brain: How Our Visual Systems Evolved To Protect …
Derived from the Latin pulvinus for “cushion,” the bundle of nuclei sits beneath the thalamus, in the middle of the brain. It's only found in humans, primates, and ... «Medical Daily, Oct 13»
Rare fungus found in grounds of Norfolk boarding school
Oak polypore (Buglossoporus pulvinus) was found growing out of an oak tree at Wymondham College. It is only the third time the fungus has been recorded in ... «Norwich Evening News, Sep 13»
Sommer, Sonne, Sonnenblume
Diese Bewegung wird von einigen Motorzellen im Pulvinus, einem flexiblen Segment des Stammes unterhalb der Knospe, ausgeführt. Der Blütenkorb zeigt ... «Epoch Times Deutschland, Aug 13»
Coming to Their Senses
The case of the drooping Mimosa is due to a group of cells, the pulvinus, that act like mini mechanical pumps forcing water down out of the cells in the leaf. «Wall Street Journal, Jun 12»
