Theory of assimilation and dissimilation—Unmasking of positive effect—​Modi­fi­ca­tion of response under artificial depression of tonic condition—Positive response in sub-tonic specimen[141]

PART II.

GROWTH AND ITS RESPONSIVE VARIATIONS.

X.—THE HIGH MAGNIFICATION CRESCOGRAPH FOR RESEARCHES ON GROWTH.

Method of high mag­ni­fi­ca­tion—Automatic record of the rate of growth—​Determination of the absolute rate of growth—​Stationary method of record—​Moving plate method—​Precaution against physical disturbance—​Determination of latent period and time-relations of response—​Advantages of the Crescograph—​Magnetic amplification—​The Demonstration Crescograph[151]

XI.—EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE ON GROWTH.

Method of discontinuous observation—Method of continuous observation—​Determination of the cardinal points of growth—​The Thermocrescent curve—​Relation between temperature and growth[173]

XXII.—EFFECT OF CHEMICAL AGENTS ON GROWTH.

Effect of stimulants—Effect of anæsthetics—​Action of different gases—​Action of poisons[183]

XIII.—EFFECT OF VARIATION OF TURGOR AND OF TENSION ON GROWTH.