Document Type
Thesis
Date of Degree Completion
Fall 1974
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Biology
Committee Chair
Sheldon R. Johnson
Second Committee Member
Robert L. Brown
Third Committee Member
Curt A. Wiberg
Abstract
This study investigated the role of the volatile oils of Douglas-fir seeds in olfactory seed detection by deer mice. The removal of these volatile oils from the seed reduces the ability of the deer mice to detect the seeds.
A method is outlined for the removal of the volatile oils from the seeds as well as a method to purify the oils for possible identification and quantification of individual components.
Recommended Citation
Deusen, Millard S., "Douglas-Fir Seed Volatile Oils in Seed Detection by Deer Mice" (1974). All Master's Theses. 2215.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/etd/2215
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