From J. T. Moggridge 30 July 1873
Summary
His preliminary results with formic acid show that it inhibits germination of several kinds of seed. It also inhibits growing of mildew, which he speculates may facilitate germination.
| Author: | John Traherne Moggridge |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 30 July 1873 |
| Classmark: | DAR 171: 221 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8990 |
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- … 30 July | 1873 My dear Sir I have good hopes that I may before long be able to communicate details of some value with reference to the influence exercised upon seeds by formic acid, & I cannot resist the pleasure of writing to tell you that the beginning promises well. The seeds ( Fumaria officinalis , Spergula arvensis , Reading Onion,— Red Celery, Millet, Emperor Peas, Euphorbia helioscopia , Amaranthus (Cock’s-Comb), Brocoli, Red Beet, Orange Carrot & Cress— six seeds of each kind except Spergula arvensis of which there were 10. ) …
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| Moggridge, J. T. | (1) |
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