Biology Theses: Recent submissions
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The autecology of Elachista fucicola (Vell.) Aresch. and Elachista scutulata (Sm.) Duby.
(University of St Andrews, 1962) - ThesisThe genus Elachista was founded by Duby in 1830, and he placed Conferva scutulata Sm. in it. This is the type specimen of the genus and is figured in English Botany by Sowerby. The illustration is dated August 1st, 1811. ... -
Influence of cysteine residues on monoamine oxidases catalysis
(University of St Andrews, 2003) - ThesisMonoamine oxidases (MAO), types A and B, are flavin-containing enzymes important in the regulation of biogenic amines, including the neurotransmitters, serotonin and dopamine. Cysteine modification inactivates MAO and ... -
The biochemical genetics of sulphate assimilation in barley (Hordeum vulgare)
(University of St Andrews, 1995) - ThesisThe sulphate assimilation pathway was investigated in barley (Hordeum vulgare). The enzymes ATP sulphurylase, thiosulphate reductase, sulphite reductase, serine acetyltransferase and cysteine synthase proposed as steps in ... -
The effects of foliar damage on flower characteristics and pollinator visits in Vicia faba
(University of St Andrews, 2002) - ThesisThis thesis addresses aspects of the interaction of plant herbivory and plant pollination. The experiments examine the effects of leaf damage on the flower characteristics of broad beans (Vicia faba) and resultant changes ... -
Reproductive investment in the zebra finch, Taeniopygia guttata
(University of St Andrews, 2003) - ThesisReproduction is costly; therefore females are predicted to allocate resources depending upon the perceived costs and benefits of a particular breeding attempt. Within a clutch, females are also predicted to invest in ...