Show ‘ iVilliams with the United Rf"‘arch Sa' of sorts detective a bimstlf detective work involves searching SSpinP°f AriculUrC The clue William TTforudycome from a variety of in pUn from the carcass of Lttd poisoned animals to JUntorits to the test tubes in hi ponging of lab lab located on the Utah TV poisonous plant is the only facility of campus University be lab’s goal are to The in the country jtflx of new information scientific journals ami in popular magazines m papers Results of the tests srfflso broadcast by radio ami television stations qpearin particular plant is toxic to bm1i why it is toxic the conditions that it toxic and at what concentration makes node to man and animals tettmine if a suspected as the prime cause sfdeatb investigative step William and take is to send a person trained in ml Kicnct to do examination a the dead animals Frequently the results of these procedures nddmany dues as to what type of toxic aerial the animals has ingested since differs! poisons have different reactions on the Wjr After this research is complete the The first it lab crew post-morte- Bfth for the suspected plant begins Once the lab has located the plant samples (fit at dried and sent to the lab for testing fciHiims starts his investigation by first gnn-dsgtdried flora into a fine powder He fes conducts biochemical and ecological on the plant samples These reveal what chemicals and nutrients particular plant toxic ffVriDtains feels more information is needed wger scale testing he will request seeds of H Q the plant and will grow plant samples in the USU experimental greenhouse By raising the particular plant spec irs at the lab experiments in soil chemistry can also be conducted to sec under what nutrient temdi- tions the plant can lie stopped from growing and what chemicals either prevent or enhance 1 mm mm l o its toxic ity After finding which isolated portion of the plant makes the potentially deadly substance and what soil chemicals enhance toxicity Williams is ready to share his knowledge with the public Publications of the new information appear in scientific journals popular magazines and in newspajiers At times results of the tests are also broadcast by radio and television stations Suggestions ranging from human consumption of the particular species to herbicide and insecticide usage are given to prevent further poisonings Work at the poisonous plant lab is not restricted just to plants responsible for massive animal deaths Screening incoming plants from foreign countries is also another duty of the lab UV2 ON THE SUNSET STRIP 1 yE3 Isa h rfe Q ! STARTS FRIDAY!! 1 1221 H 2nd CmI - PH f2 2H) 7:1 5 & 9:30 According to Williams private companies and individual people constantly try to introduce new plant species in the United States The uses of there new flora range from herbal and medicinal to decorative and ornamentation Some of there plants in their original environment might be toxic in certain soils of the United States because of the non-toxi- c plant physiologist iijmcH Cronin are often contacted by morn and ranchers who suddenly discover in rvenl of their animals have died and a paonous plant is Wednesday March 10 1982 Pa I 3 L Wlums and fellow “ investigates toxic plants SdK“"‘PI’rd"P-- Publications The Utah Statesman he 3 L Experiments reveal what chemicals and nutrients make a particular plant toxic If more information is needed samples are grown for testitig full-sca- le 3 C chemical content Williams said The facility works to prevent possible poisonings before they occur Although the poisonous plant lab located in the Utah State University Plant Industry Building serves the entire United States Williams works primarily in the W’estern states According to Williams the W’estern states are the grazing region of the continent and consequently have the most poisonings Williams has worked 26 years at the USU facility which is funded by the USDA and private grants lensen woodouryduQ classica- guitar - Tuesday March 23rd 0:00 pm Eccles Conference Center Auditorium USU Tickets at USU Ticket Office Students flM Adults $5 poaiored by the Chamber Music Society ol Logan Levis' Classic Jccns shrink to fit — perfectly Levi's' Blue Jeans get belter with ege The more they're worn and washed the better they look teel and (it Every pair Is made with Double X Denim plus quality construction Levi's has been famous for since 1850 Sturdy rivet and double stitched Mam guarantee long lasting comfort Waist sixes 25 to M lengths 2 to 40 1 Mi 1 95 East 4lh North Logwt Weekdays Fri 90-e:G- 9 Mon-Tlw- rt Set 1 10 1 ri3 t - 3 |