In order for spores, which are metabolically dormant, to return to life they must go through the process of germination. Germination is a complex and vital step in the generation of growing cells from spores. It is known that spore germination is initiated by specific nutrients. The purpose of this Major Qualifying Project was to identify certain initiators that will begin the germination process. Hydrogen Peroxide, uv treated spores and hypochlorite were used to investigate the effect of these lethal agents in the germination process.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Doto, Vanessa Elizabeth

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-042405-212118

Advisor

• Crusberg, Theodore C.

Year

• 2005

Date created

• 2005-04-24

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Biology & Biotechnology

Rights statement

• In Copyright