California Agriculture, September 1979

Volume 33, Number 9

peer-reviewed research articles

The commercial potential of dwarf fruit trees
by Paul E. Hansche , Claron O. Hesse , James Beutel , William Beres , James Doyle
pp4-6, doi#10.3733/ca.v033n09p4
Abstract
Dwarfed peach and nectarine varieties, tests indicate, are more productive-for their size-than standard varieties. What remains in store for researchers: improvement of fruit quality.
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The investment in agricultural research: A success story
by Carole Frank Nuckton
pp6-9, doi#10.3733/ca.v033n09p6
Abstract
Americans enjoy variety, quality, and abundance of food and fiber, thanks to ‘seed money’ investments.
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Testing soybeans for resistance to spider mites
by Elmer C. Carlson , Benjamin H. Beard , Ronald Tarailo , Robert L. Witt
pp9-11, doi#10.3733/ca.v033n09p9
Abstract
The search is on to find a way to reduce chemical control of two major soybean pests.
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Nitrogen stabilization in the Pajaro Valley in lettuce, celery, and strawberries
by Norman C. Welch , Kent B. Tyler , David Ririe
pp12-13, doi#10.3733/ca.v033n09p12
Abstract
If nitrapyrin becomes available, considerable savings in costs for fertilizing may be realized.
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Chip-budding of mature grapevines
by Curtis J. Alley
pp14-15, doi#10.3733/ca.v033n09p14
Abstract
Experiments conducted at Davis indicate that chip-budding of grapevines offers “take” results equal to that of T-budding without requiring much skill or the use of grafting compounds.
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editorial, news, letters & science briefs

EDITORIAL: Observations of China's agriculture
by J. B. Kendrick
pp3, doi#10.3733/ca.v033n09p3
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