California Agriculture, April 1979

Volume 33, Number 4

peer-reviewed research articles

Consumer responses to nutrition claims in food advertisements
by Helene Swenerton , Joyce A. Vermeersch
pp4-6, doi#10.3733/ca.v033n04p4
Abstract
Nutrition claims in magazine ads are not as potent attention-getting devices as other factors but create a more favorable impression for many consumers.
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Fungicides for control of chrysanthemum rust
by Arthur H. McCain , Karen Gonot
pp7, doi#10.3733/ca.v033n04p7
Abstract
Because some of the newer, more effective rust fungicides had not been evaluated for control of rust of chrysanthemum, a study was undertaken to identify which chemicals are most effective against the disease. Zineb and chlorothalonil provided excellent control when sprayed before infection; oxycarboxin, applied through drip or tube irrigation systems, provided excellent control with less worker exposure and no visible residue.
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Growth retardants mitigate Verticillium wilt and increase yield of cotton
by Donald C. Erwin , Sing-dao Tsai , Rudolph A. Khan
pp8-10, doi#10.3733/ca.v033n04p8
Abstract
Disease severity of Verticillium wilt was only slightly reduced by the nonfungitoxic compounds—but yield increased between 10 and 29 percent.
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Plant uptake of bromide following soil fumigation with methyl bromide
by A. Lloyd Brown , Richard G. Burau , Roland D. Meyer , Dewey J. Raski , Stephen Wilhelm , James Quick
pp11-13, doi#10.3733/ca.v033n04p11
Abstract
The highest concentrations in plants grown on soils that have been fumigated with methyl bromide occur during the first year following fumigation.
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Ozone-pesticide interactions
by Roberto R. Teso , Ronald J. Oshima , M. Ingrid Carmean
pp13-14, doi#10.3733/ca.v033n04p13
Abstract
Pesticides that interact to produce less damage may be of great value in minimizing air pollution losses and should be incorporated into pest management systems where there is significant air pollution.
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editorial, news, letters & science briefs

EDITORIAL: Human nutrition research needs a leader
by J. B. Kendrick
pp2, doi#10.3733/ca.v033n04p2
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General Information

Publication on grapevine nutrition
Editors
pp15, doi#10.3733/ca.v033n04p15
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Horse learning ability tested
Editors
pp16, doi#10.3733/ca.v033n04p16
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