SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 81, 25 March 1908, Page 2

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH.

NEW ZEALAND'S EFFORTS. THE NEW RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS. Per Tress Association. Wellington, Last Night. Circulars have been sent by the Education Department to the four university colleges notifying them of the terms of the new research Scholarships, and requesting that arrangements be made at once to invite applications. The circular adds:—''Any advice your council ' may lind itself in a position to give for the initiation ami effective carrying out of the scheme, any suggestion in respect to suitable subject's in which research appears to give promise of proving of cco>' (iioinic value to the community, will be glaldly received." Almost before the scheme had been launched suggestions were brought forward by which the scheme can be made a direct benefit to the industries of the Dominion. Mr. ,1. A. Gilruth, Chief Government Veterinarian and

Pathologist, expressed his willingness to t»ke one scholarship student. This would provide opportunity for the investigation of the bacteriological charaetor of several diseases peculiar to stockIt has been stated that a field for research is open in connection with llax, for there is an acid in the fibre which eventually weakens it. if this could be neutralised, the New Zealand product would become a more formidable competitor to Manila.

Some years ago Professor Eastorfield devoted attention to an analysis of tutu, a poisonous property matter of vital importance to stock-owners. Only a fringe of the subject was touched. A great deal has yet to be learned of t'lio I medicinal and other properties, good and bad, of New Zealand plants. Suggestions are being obtained from the Agricultural Department, which, no doubt, will be able to state numerous problems, which, if solved, would mean a big monetary gain to New Zealand farmers and orchardists.