Abstract
IN a recent communication1 we outlined a general hypothesis to account for the relationship between day-length and sexual maturity in the fowl, Gallus domesticus. We have since conducted an experiment which offers striking evidence in support of the hypothesis that sexual maturity is affected by changes in day-length and not by the absolute day-length.
This is a preview of subscription content, access via your institution
Access options
Subscribe to this journal
Receive 51 print issues and online access
$199.00 per year
only $3.90 per issue
Buy this article
- Purchase on Springer Link
- Instant access to full article PDF
Prices may be subject to local taxes which are calculated during checkout
Similar content being viewed by others
References
Morris, T. R., and Fox, S., Nature, 181, 1453 (1958).
Hutchinson, J. C. D., and Taylor, W. W., J. Agric. Sci., 49, 420 (1957).
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
MORRIS, T., FOX, S. Artificial Light and Sexual Maturity in the Fowl. Nature 182, 1522–1523 (1958). https://doi.org/10.1038/1821522a0
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/1821522a0
This article is cited by
-
Response of Japanese Quail to Restricted Lighting
Nature (1961)
-
Effect of Controlled Lighting on Production Characters in the Fowl
Nature (1959)
Comments
By submitting a comment you agree to abide by our Terms and Community Guidelines. If you find something abusive or that does not comply with our terms or guidelines please flag it as inappropriate.