September 1955

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California Agriculture, September 1955

Volume 9, Number 9
Breakdown in double-flowered stock

research articles

Use of pest control chemicals: Public law No. 518 effective July 22, 1955, of concern to all growers, shippers using pesticide chemicals on farm products
by G. E. Carman , J. E. Swift
pp3-4, doi#10.3733/ca.v009n09p3
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Minor nutrients of citrus: Effects of phosphorus fertilization on the minor element nutrition of citrus studied with three types of soil series
by Frank T. Bingham , James P. Martin
pp4-5, doi#10.3733/ca.v009n09p4
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New soil fumigant: Increased growth of crop plants with weed killer of low toxicity to humans
by Jack L. Bivins , Anton M. Kofranek
pp6, doi#10.3733/ca.v009n09p6
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Double-flowered column stocks: Genetic crossover responsible for breakdown in percentage of doubles produced by succeeding generations of parent variety
by B. Lennart Johnson , David Barnhart
pp7-16, doi#10.3733/ca.v009n09p7
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Verticillium wilt resistance: Strawberries resistant to verticillium wilt also show resistance to powdery mildew in plant disease studies
by Stephen Wilhelm
pp8-15, doi#10.3733/ca.v009n09p8
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Almond varieties on plum roots: Plum rootstocks being tested for suitability to almonds in wet areas or in soils infected with oak root fungus
by Carl J. Hansen , Dale E. Kester
pp9, doi#10.3733/ca.v009n09p9
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Effective use of living shade: Studies show how selection and location of trees and shrubs can reduce extremes of summer temperatures in living areas
by Robert B. Deering
pp10-15, doi#10.3733/ca.v009n09p10
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Citrus collection for research: Citrus relatives, species, varieties, strains, and hybrids provide materials for research on problems of citriculture
by W. P. Bitters
pp11-14, doi#10.3733/ca.v009n09p11
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Potassium and lemon fruit size: Larger sizes obtained in soil cultures when potassium was increased and calcium decreased in laboratory experiments
by A. R. C. Haas , Joseph N. Brusca
pp13-14, doi#10.3733/ca.v009n09p13
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New mite predators: Four species from Guatemala show promise in southern California.
by C. A. Fleschner
pp14, doi#10.3733/ca.v009n09p14
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General Information

Milk delivery costs and pricing: Adequacy in reflecting cost differences, simplicity in both application and enforcement vital factors in pricing systems
by D. A. Clarke
pp2-15, doi#10.3733/ca.v009n09p2
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