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Rod interference is a possible factor contributing to the elevation of chromatic threshold in peripheral vision. It was found that light adaptation lowered peripheral chromatic thresholds. This result was interpreted as being due to the lowering of rod sensitivity. It was also found that light in the photochromatic interval appeared blue, indicating that rods may add a blue component to peripheral color vision.
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This research, which partially fulfilled the requirements for the PhD degree at the University of Oregon, was supported by NSF Grant GB-24884 awarded to Professor Jacob Beck. I would like to thank Professor Beck for his many helpful comments and suggestions.
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Ambler, B.A. Hue discrimination in peripheral vision under conditions of dark and light adaptation. Perception & Psychophysics 15, 586–590 (1974). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03199306
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